It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Matilda Florence Flemming, age 93, of Port Elgin, NB.  Florence passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Moncton Hospital, surrounded by loving family.

Born in Little Shemogue, NB, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Vara (Bennett) Goodwin.

Florence was a member of the Port Elgin Presbyterian Church for many years and was active in the WMS at the Church as well as teaching Sunday School.  She was a Cub and Scout Leader, an avid quilter and enjoyed sewing and knitting.  In later years, it gave her great joy to share her gift of knitting with mittens for school children, baby hats for the IWK, and knitted hats, mittens and socks for Moncton Headstart.

She will be sadly missed by children Betty Jones, Nancy (John) Elaschuk, Shirley (Roy) Baillieul, Susan (Gary) Dobson, Danny (Cynthia) Flemming, and Dorothy (Timothy) Harvey; several grandchildren, and great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband John; son in law David Jones and grandson Adam Elaschuk.  The last surviving member of her immediate family, she was predeceased by sisters Mabel Brown, Mae Spence, Nellie Peacock, Evelyn Estabrooks, and Dorothy Allen and brothers Hanson and Eldon.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jones Funeral Home, from their 3 West Main St, Port Elgin, NB location (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place on Friday from Noon until 2 PM, followed immediately by her funeral service at 2 PM, Rev. Steve Berube officiating.  Burial will take place in the Baie Verte Cemetery in the spring.

Those wishing to make a donation in Florence's memory may do so to the Sackville Memorial Hospital.

Sharing of condolences and memories may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.