Obituary of Gail Delores Carvell

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gail Delores Carvell, wife of the late Hugh Carvell, announce her passing on December 30, 2018 at her residence. Born in Saint John on February 12, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma (Hopper) Leslie. Gail loved to knit, work on puzzles and especially loved nature, spending time looking out her window at the wildlife and many birds that adorned her property, However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. Gail will be lovingly remembered by her children, Marion Hill (George) of Bedford, NS, Karen Nicolle (Kevin) of Saint John, Robert Carvell (Wanda) of Mississauga, ON, Christine Burrill (Gordon) of Fredericton, Mark Carvell (Elizabeth) of Saint John, Elaine Kilpatrick (Dan) of Saint John and David Carvell of Hamilton ON; sisters, Barbara Leavitt of Saint John, Kay Seeley of Fredericton, Josaphine (Joey) of St. Stephen and Connie Leslie of Spain; 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren as well as extended family. In addition to her parents and husband, Hugh, Gail is predeceased by her grandchild, Mike Hill and siblings, Herbert and Gloria. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425) with visiting on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 3-6 PM. A celebration of Gail’s life will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 1:00PM from Calvary Temple, 88 Sydney Street. Interment to take place in Cedar Hill Ext. Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada (NB), Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or a charity of the donor’s choice. www.BrenansFH.com.