Obituary of E. Mary Baughan

Sackville, N.B.- It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Baughan announce her passing at her home in Sackville, on December 14, 2011 in her 97th year. Emily Mary Bellamy was born on March 3, 1915 to Percy Bellamy and Frances Griffiths of Herefordshire, England. Mary came to Canada in 1927 with her parents and four siblings, the late Kelly (Averil), the late Joan (William Stiles), the late William Bellamy and Lorna (the late Donald) Etter. She was also predeceased by her grandchildren, Tracy Goodwin and Michael Wheaton. Mary married James William Baughan (deceased) formerly of Oxford, England and they had seven children, all of whom survive her; Roger (Mary) of Wainwright, Alberta, Rosemary (Del) Wheaton, Peggy (Paul) Morris, Barbara (Tom) Johnson, David (Gloria Estabrooks) and Nancy, all of Sackville, N.B. and Ken (Carolyn Emblem) of Ottawa, Ontario. She is also survived by her sister, Lorna Etter of Point de Bute, N.B.; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mary was a long-time member of the Lord Sackville Chapter IODE and a life member of the United Church Women. She enjoyed many gatherings with her family and also a good game of Trivial Pursuit and Dominoes. We would like to extend a special thank-you to Mary’s care-givers over the last few years, especially Ann Sexton, Linda Wood, Marsha Holmes, Roxanne Jones, Jennifer Johnson, Charlene Mountain and Katie Sue Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell’s Funeral Home, 89 Bridge Street, Sackville, N.B. (364-8188). Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 2 pm with Father Kevin Stockall officiating. Burial will take place in the Point de Bute Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Point de Bute Cemetery, Lord Sackville Chapter IODE to further the work of IODE Canada, a National Women’s Charitable Organization or to the charity of one’s choice.