Obituary of Marie Megarity

It is with heavy hearts the family of Marie "Bertha" Megarity, wife of the late William Megarity, announce her passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Born on February 5, 1923 in Rogersville, NB, she was the daughter of Jean-Pierre and Marie (Breault) Arseneault and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Bertha moved to Saint John as a young woman where she married and raised a family of seven with her husband William. She will be greatly missed by her children: Paul (Sharon) Megarity, Susan Megarity, Joan (Jim) McKillop, Eric (Suzanne) Megarity, Judy (Gary) Driscoll, Cathy (Carl) Stephenson and Jane (Kevin) Kane; grandchildren: Colleen, Trevor, Jamie, Mark, Erica, Luke, Travis, Kelsi, Andrew, Michelle, Amy, Brett and Cody; six great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bertha was a dedicated mother, an avid scrabble and card player, and a talented artist. She took great pride in her work, especially her hand painted Christmas cards, which family and friends always looked forward to receiving. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424). In keeping with Bertha’s wishes there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, NB on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow at Jane's family home. A private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Bertha may be made to Bobby’s Hospice.