Obituary of Elsie Marie Hooley

Elsie Marie Hooley passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Saint John Regional Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Elsie was born on November 8, 1931 in Grande Digue, NB to the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Hebert) Gaudet.

Elsie will be dearly missed by her children; Peter Hooley (Angela Robichaud), Rachel Hooley (Mike McCarthy), Patricia Calloway (Peter), Kevin Hooley (Lynn Saulnier), and Shelly Hooley (Sean McDermott), grandchildren; Douglas Israel (Meghan Kyle), Corey Israel (Courtney), Kyle Israel (Kirby), Brady Hooley (Anna Verjans), Tyler Hooley (Kaley Watters), Dominic Tardif (Valerie Deschenes), Joshua Tardif (Emily Payne), Robert McDermott, Lucas McDermott (Laura Lavigne),great grandchildren; Olivia Brewer, Kamden Israel, Henry Israel, and Sarah Israel. 

Elsie was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents Elsie was predeceased by her husband Francis John Hooley, brothers; infant Joe Gaudet and Clarence Gaudet, sisters; Doris Gaudet, Jean Gaudet, Rachel Butler and daughter in law Rosemary Hooley (McCann).

Elsie had a wonderful wit and sense of humor she carried with her until the very end, she was always able to bring a smile to our faces. Elsie enjoyed bowling, playing bingo with her kids, going for walks, dancing, skating and travelling. In earlier years she loved to travel with her husband Frank, and her sister Rachel; she went on numerous bus trips. She adored spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids and attending family gatherings; she was always up for a get-together. Elsie also enjoyed the company of her Hillcrest Village neighbours and spending time with her special Tuesday night club friends.  Elsie volunteered with several organizations over the years, most recently Meals on Wheels.

The family would like to thank the staff and Doctors of 3DS, 3BN and especially Dr. O’Brien and Dr. Mackin for all their care and compassion given to our mom during her time there.

Resting at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M 2L3, 506 634-1701. Visitation will take place on Monday,  November 4  from 3:30 PM  – 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Holy Spirit Parish, St. Rose of Lima Worship Site on Tuesday, November 5 at 12:30 Noon. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, with a reception at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in Elsie’s memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.