Alice
Milburn of The Grass Home in Riverview, formerly of
Hillsborough, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on
August 22nd, 2025, after a brief illness. She was
born on May 4th, 1923 in Mountville, NB, the daughter of the
late Arthur and Julia (Dixson) Hudson.
Alice was a devoted Christian; Service was a foundational pillar
of her life. Whether residing in Lower
Cape, Albert Mines, Moncton, Dalhousie, Saint John
or Campbellton, Alice was always actively involved
in the Ministry of music. In her younger years, she
regularly sang in a quartet featuring her dad, brother and
sister. When she and husband George moved back home
to Hillsboroughfor the final time in 1964, Alice promptly
formed ayouth choir, then lead the
church senior choir. She helped on the
piano and organ, and by the mid 80's formed a choir of seniors called
the Silver Chords.
She met
and married the love of her life, George Milburn and started a family
in 1943. They had awonderful life together spanning 45
years, full of laughter, pranks, and good
times. Alice carried George's memory as long as she
lived. She was a wonderful mother, aunt,
grandmother and friend.
Alice witnessed a
lot of change over her 102 plus
years. She was young at heart and was never afraid
to try new things....right up to the end. She was a woman of
grace, humility and integrity. Always curious, Alice had a
sincere interest in others, coupled with a warm, positive
attitude. She exercised those qualities every day, positively
impacting all whom she met. Alice taught through example,
and was a true inspiration. Proverbs 31:25 "She is
clothed with strength and honor, and she can laugh at the time to
come". This verse succinctly describes Alice, who
embodied strength, wisdom, and inner peace, allowing her to face the
future with promise and
confidence.
She will
be deeply missed by her sons, Darrel (Gayle) of
Shediac Bridge, Steve of
Hillsborough, Paul (Bernita) of Keswick Ridge and by
her treasured grandsons and great grandchildren. Also sister
Dawn Jarvis of St. Andrews; sister-in-law, Pam Hudson of Ontario;
and brother-in-law, Keith Milburn (Marilyn) of Riverview.
She will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, friends and church
family.
Besides
her parents and step mother, Viola Hudson(Spence),she was predeceased
by her husband, George Milburn; infant daughter, Sally Dawn Milburn;
brothers, Carmen Hudson, and Vernon Hudson (Joyce);
Brothers-in-law, Grenville Milburn (Jean), Arnold Milburn
(Joanne), Willard Milburn(Nina), and sister in law Minerva
Steeves(Roy).
The family
would like to say a very special THANK YOU to the Grass Home who made
Alice's last years so enjoyable and special. Also, to the
Moncton Hospital staff for all the care and kindness
shown.
The funeral Service will be held from the
Hillsborough Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at
1:00pm with Rev. Andrew Morse
officiating. There will be a time of visitationfrom 12-1:00pm (an hour
prior to the service). The family will be meeting with relatives and
friends following the service for further fellowship and refreshments.
The interment will be held in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens,
Moncton, NB.
For those
who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to the Hillsborough Baptist
Church would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Albert County
Funeral Home, 4130 Route 114,
Hopewell Cape, NB, E4H-3K2 506-734-2780"
