It is with deep sadness that we announce the
peaceful passing of our mother Loretta Marie
Beal, age 89, of Midgic, NB. Loretta passed
away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her daughter's home in Memramcook,
NB.
Born in St. Andre, NB, she was a daughter of the
late Oliver and Edna (Babineau) Melanson.
Loretta had a heart of gold; she was very kind and
caring, loving everyone she met. She always felt her
children were her gift in life and loved them all dearly.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother. She enjoyed her 65 years with her husband
Harry, and even worked at Mount Allison University at the same time as
him.
She will be dearly missed by her five sons; Roger
(Maryann), Sackville, Norman (Late Dora), Sackville, Arnold (Jean
Ann), Midgic, Larry (Elizabeth), Midgic, Darryl, Calgary, two
daughters; Dianne (Raymond) Melanson, Memramcook, Wanda Beal (Don
Rose), Sackville, 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, six
brothers, Laurie, Amos, Jerry, Acquila, Valerie, and
Harvey.
She was predeceased by her husband Harry; sister
Doris; brothers Leo and Edwin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will be held on
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Her funeral service will
be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2 pm, Pastor Andrew Swanson
officiating. Burial will follow in the Midgic
Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in Loretta's memory
may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society, or to a charity of the
donor's choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to
the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
or through the Jones Funeral Home
Facebook Page.