Obituary of Blanche Saab

SAAB, BLANCHE “Bonnie”- With saddened hearts we announce Bonnie’s passing May 5th, 2012, at Bobby’s Hospice. She was 83 years old, born in Elgin, New Brunswick to Parents Annie Carter and Hamilton Kyle. She spent her childhood in the Albert County area of New Brunswick, eventually moving with her family to Sunnybrae (Moncton). As a teenager, she accepted the opportunity to work at the international air force base in Goose Bay, NFLD. Later she set out to see more of the world, travelling to Boston, Massachusetts, to live and work. Upon returning to New Brunswick, she settled in Saint John where she met her future husband, Joseph Saab. They married June 10, 1953 at St. Peter’s church. Bonnie and Joe’s first child, Brenda Ann, died at birth, February 1956. Bonnie is survived by Three children; Peter Kyle (Lana), Tracey Anne (Daniel), and Lana Marie (Dennis) six Grandchildren; Ashley, Emily, Brittany, Jonathan, Andrea and Darcy, two sisters; Lois Kolbuck and Beulah Gallant, two recent special additions to her family; Caitlin and Jordon, as well as several wonderful nieces and nephews. Bonnie was predeceased by her husband, parents and siblings, Leo, Gordon and Audrey Kyle. Bonnie was a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She cherished her sister, Beulah and her many special friends. She found great joy in the natural beauties and simplicities of life. She will be forever missed. Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John (634-1965) with visiting on Tuesday May 8, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Pius X on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at 10:00am. Interment to take place at a later date. Donations to Bobby’s Hospice would be appreciated by the family.