Obituary of Elizabeth Mae White

Elizabeth (Betty) Mae White (Williams), age 81, of 77 Gorge Road, died peacefully at her home on December 16th, 2008. Married to the late Eugene Kingston White, she was born in Saint John, and was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Ella (nee Price) Williams. She resided in various places across Canada as a result of her husband's military postings, including residence in Riverview for many years. Elizabeth also lived in Fredericton for a number of years before taking up residence on the Gorge Road. Elizabeth was a registered nurse who trained at the Saint John General Hospital. She worked at the General after graduating, and then began her life as a military wife and a mother of six children. Betty and Eugene retired to Riverview in the 1970's. Elizabeth returned to nursing in 1976 and worked at the Jordan Memorial Hospital in Riverglade, NB. Survived by four daughters Elizabeth White and Shirley White (Ross) of Ottawa, ON, Heather White Gerhardt (Dave) of Moncton, and Judith White DeCoste (Gerard) of Fredericton; two sons James (Ruth) of Yarmouth, N.S and John (Brenda) of Summerside, PEI; dear grandmother to Melissa, Riel, Alison, Caitlin, Adrian, Andrew, Geoffrey, Joel, Jennifer, Colin, Simon, Ashley and Corbin; also missed by her twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild; her elder sister Ruth Browne of Milton, Ontario and her sister in-law Shirley White of Saint John, NB. She was pre-deceased by her sister Jean and her brother Wilfred. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the many loving and skilled workers at 77 Gorge Road (ProTem) who made Betty's last days ones filled with dancing, singing and loving care. We are indebted to you all. We would also like to thank the many caregivers who assisted with her care during her residence in Fredericton. Visitation will be held at Tuttle Bothers Funeral Home (171 Lutz Street, Moncton) on Thursday, December 18th from 7:00-9:00PM. A funeral service for Elizabeth will be held on Friday, December 19th at 3:00 PM from Tuttle Brothers Memorial Chapel, officiated by Reverend David Morehouse. There will be a reception following at the home of Heather and David Gerhardt. All are welcome. In Betty's memory, donations made to the Alzheimer's Society or the Canadian Cancer society would be appreciated by her family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home (171 Lutz Street, Moncton NB E1C 5E8. 506 857-8564) Online condolences may be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Friday, December 19, 2008