Obituary of Hilda Josephine McIllwraith

The death of Hilda Josephine McIllwraith of 151 Prince Edward Street, Saint John, wife of the late William F. McIllwraith, occurred on Febraury 15, 2007 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late George and Desneiges (Daigle) Sudsbear. Hilda was with School District for over 20 years before her retirement in 1986. She is survived by two sons, R. Michael of Montreal and William G. (Linda) of Quispamsis, two daughters, Annette McIllwraith and Hilda Foster of Saint John, two brothers, George Sudsbear of Fort McMurray, AB and Bobby (Robert) Sudsbear of Saint John, three sisters, Pauline Gorham of Gorhams Bluff, Ruth Kobus of Vancouver, BC and Joan Short of the Kingston Peninsula, three grandsons, one granddaughter, five great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by her special canine companion Susie. She was predeceased by four brothers, Jack, Dallas, Maurice and Peter Sudsbear and two sisters, Nellie Minor and Marie Leger. Resting at Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo Street, Saint John on Tuesday at 12:00 Noon. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated.