Obituary of Mary Clare Gamblin

Mary Gamblin passed away on May 17, 2015 at her residence in the Loch Lomond Villa. Born December 18, 1927 in Fairville, she was a daughter of the late Freeman and Josie (Conway) Horncastle. Mary worked for 20 years as a salesperson at Sears. She was also a Past-president of the Legion Auxiliary and Secretary of Branch 69, Past Regent and Life Member of the IODE, Trustee for HMCS Sackville, Life Member of the 8th Canadian Hussars- Princess Louise Regiment, member of the RCNA Association- Combined OPS, and a member of the Saint John Naval Veterans Association. Mary will be missed by her son, Thomas Gamblin; daughter-in-law, Rose Gamblin; grandchildren, Natasha Gamblin and Nicholas Maxwell; great-grandchildren, Xavier and Abby Maxwell; and her nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband, Frederick J. Gamblin; son, James Gamblin; brother, Robert Horncastle; and sister, Alice MacDonald. The family would like to thank the staff of the Loch Lomond Villa for their care of Mary during her 7 ½ years as a resident. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, with a Legion Tribute service during evening visitation, beginning at 7 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 2 pm in Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. Remembrances to the Alzheimer Society of NB or the Loch Lomond Villa Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.