Obituary of Lillian Mildred Stirling

The death of Lillian "Lil" Stirling, wife of the late Frederick Ralph Stirling, occurred Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born July 15, 1925 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Elizabeth (Barrett) Woodland. Lil loved to socialize and play BINGO with her friends at Branch 64 Legion. She was an Avon representative for many years for Stephenson Tower and Charlton Place. She will be missed by her family, and her friends at Kings Way Care Centre. Lil is survived by her sons: George Stirling (Cathy), Gordon Stirling, Tim Stirling (Darlene), and David Stirling (Pam); grandchildren: Elizabeth Stirling, Curtis Stirling, Christopher Stirling, Tiffany Martin (Jason), Stephanie Stirling, Amanda Stirling, Erin Stirling (Cody), Meagan Stirling, Alexandra Maitre (Dustin), Kyle Maitre, Brian Stirling, and Emma Stirling; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Woodland (Esther); sisters-in-law, Joan Woodland and Marie Woodland; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers: Edward Woodland, Cecile Woodland, and Raymond Woodland; and daughter-in-law, Kim Stirling. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday, July 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 9:30 am from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Remembrances to Kings Way Care Centre or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.