It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of
Rhobena Richardson, age 86, of
Sackville. Rhobena passed away peacefully, surrounded by her
loving family, at the Drew Nursing Home on Thursday, November 6,
2014,
Born in Midgic, NB, she was a daughter of
the late Alder and Jessie (Hicks) Estabrooks.
Rhobena was married to her loving husband Bill for 67 years until
his passing in 2013. She worked her life in the food
industry, working for Bordens Restaurant and Food Services at Mount
Allison University. Rhobena loved to crochet and quilt, and had a
great interest in birds and flowers.
Rhobena
will be sadly missed by her children, Davis (Carol) Richardson, Joan
(Ralph) Smith, Jessie (Stephen) Boorne, William "Bill"
(Peggy) Richardson and Joy (Charles) Estabrooks; grandchildren,
Krista, Scott, Kimberly, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Anthony, Sarah, William,
Amanda, James, Megan, Patrick and Robin; 17 great grandchildren;
brother Nelson (Gloria); sister Juanita Wilbur; as well as many nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents Rhobena
was predeceased by a son Michael at birth; great granddaughter
Mae-Zoey; brothers Wesley, Alder, Vincent, Davis, Lawrence and
Henderson; sisters Hattie Sears, Grace White and Christina Lee.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral
Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300). Family and friends are
invited to visit at the funeral home on Friday from 7-9 pm. Her
funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 1 pm
from the Jones Funeral Home, Pastor Vernon Vickruck officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sackville Cemetery. Those wishing to make a
donation in Rhobena's memory may do so to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or the Cancer Society.
Condolences
to the family may be made at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or by visiting
the funeral home Facebook page.