Obituary of PAULINE ATHEY

The passing of Pauline W. Athey, wife of the late A. Ross Athey of Winnipeg, occurred on December 27, 2013 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Pauline was 89. She was the daughter of the late Isa and Frank T. Pridham of Fredericton, New Brunswick. Surviving are her daughter, Barbara Anne Barnfather (Fraser) of St. Maarten, a granddaughter, Gina Tamm, a grandson, Riley Barnfather and a great-grandson, Holden Tamm all of Fernie, British Columbia. Her son, James Alexander Athey predeceased her in 1977. She is survived by her three sisters, Dorean Estey (Ralph) of Montreal, Doris Peters (John, deceased) and Marjorie Atkinson (Ted, deceased) both of Fredericton and one brother, Harry Pridham of Truro, Nova Scotia and by many nieces and nephews. Pauline lived some 45 years in Winnipeg, moving back to Fredericton in 1997. While in Winnipeg she was an active member of Sturgeon Creek United Church and its U. C. W. Following her return to Fredericton, she was an active member of Wilmot United Church and its U. C. W. receiving a life membership from both U. C. W. groups. Cremation is to take place with internment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Winnipeg where she will join her husband, Ross and son, James. A memorial service will be held at Wilmot United Church at 11 am. on Friday, January 3, 2014, followed by a time of visitation and refreshment at the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Wilmot United Church, 473 King St., Fredericton, NB E3B 1E5, or New Brunswick Lung Association, 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton, NB E3B 1G5, or Canadian Cancer Society (research), 306-200 Isabella St., Ottawa, ON KiS 1V7,, or a charity of one’s choosing.