Obituary of Lois Margaret Stubbs

It is with a sense of profound sadness that the family of Lois Margaret Stubbs announces her sudden and unexpected death at the Saint John Regional Hospital early on the morning of May 11, 2008. Born at Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Vernon and Ada (Shay) Pitt. Even in her 94th year, her sparkle and enthusiasm shone through, and she could still be counted on to put us in our place if she felt it was needed. In earlier days our Mother took the game of Bridge quite seriously and for many years would never miss her Bridge Club night. She was a Past Chief of Martello Temple #25, Pythian Sisters, as was her mother before her. She was honoured to have received her 40 year Service Pin. Besides her family she treasured her home at Ketepec on the Westfield Road from where she admired the beautiful view of the Saint John River. She will be missed by her pet cat who now will be spoiled by her grand daughter, Celina. Wonderful summers were spent boating on the "Flora Jean" with her husband Ron. This was a shared passion always remembered by her after Dad's passing. Although her place in our homes will now be empty we keep her forever in our hearts. Lois is survived by her children, Arlene Hayward (Donald), James Stubbs (Beatrice), and Phillip Stubbs (Deborah), all of Westfield Road; a daughter-in-law, Betty Barker of Bathurst; a sister, Helen Hacala (Harry Wilson) of Rothesay; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Lois was predeceased by her first husband, John Barker, who was killed in action during World War II; her second husband, Ronald Stubbs; a son, William (Bill) Barker; and a brother, Donald Pitt. Resting at Brenan's Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West, with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM from Brenan's Bay View Chapel. Interment will take place in the Inglewood Cemetery. A Pythian Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 6:45. For those who wish, remembrances to any charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. www.bayviewfh.com