Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Fournier

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Fournier, wife of Daniel James Fournier, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John on November 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Isabelle (Crilley) Roberts. Besides her husband, Betty is survived by two sons James (Kim) and Lawrence (Sharon) all of Saint John; four grandchildren William (Heather), Selena (Andrew), Matthew (Kayla), and Curtis; four great-grandchildren Kayla, Billy, Kylie, and Elizabeth. She is also survived by her sisters Marie Melles and Eileen Furlong (David) and several nieces and nephews. Additionally, she is survived by sister-in-law Bernice Roberts and former daughter-in-law Susan Boyce. She was predeceased by her brother William Roberts and by her brother-in-law Ernest Melles. Betty was a member of the Irving Pulp and Paper Retirees Club. Betty loved playing Auction 45’s at St. Joachim’s and the Lorneville Community Centre. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Although there will be no visitation time, relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 91 Waterloo Street, on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 12:10 pm. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery on Tuesday, April 16, at 10:00 am. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John, (634-1965). In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.