Obituary of Theresa Eleanor Freeze

Surrounded by her family, Theresa Freeze, wife of the late Vincent Freeze peacefully passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Theresa was born on November 24, 1928 in Saint John to the late Thomas and Delilah (Harkins) Shannon. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her life was her family. Theresa was a genuinely kind and wonderful woman; completely selfless in helping people in need. She was always knitting mittens and scarves for the less fortunate and was involved with Christmas Baskets. Her heart belonged to her family but her kind and giving soul was offered to everyone. Theresa worked at Cash and Carry and One Hour Martinizing for many years. She was a past member of St. Puis X Church and a current member of St. Joachim’s Church. Theresa is survived by her nine children: Carol Wilson, Janice Small (Mel), James (Anne), Barry (Gail), Susan Smith (Glenn) Jeffrey (Joanne) all of Saint John, David (Rita) of Rothesay, Derrick (Jane) of Fredericton, and Grant (Janice) of Dieppe, 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson along with several nieces and nephews and sister-in-law Vivian Baglole. Theresa also had an extended family that includes, but is not limited to Margie Mackey, Tina and Scott Worden, Danny and Mike Bonnell. Besides her husband of 47 years and her parents, Theresa was predeceased by infant son, Paul; brothers: John, Edward, Berton, Charles and Harold and sisters: Ella Smith, Margaret Barry, Mary Butler and Georgina Murphy. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The family wishes to express thanks to Joyce and the staff of Meadow Bank Manor in Millidgeville for the exceptional care and support during mom’s eight year stay with them. Thanks also to Dr. Stephen Willis and his receptionist Bonnie for their care, Dr. Chris O’Brien and the palliative care team for their care and kindness, the staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital, and all those who helped on her journey to everlasting life with God. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 7-9 pm and Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim’s Church, 603 Loch Lomond Road on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 12 noon. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the IWK Children’s Hospital, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.