Obituary of Blanche McGowan

McGowan Blanche  -  With appreciation for a life well – lived, the family of Blanche McGowan announces her passing, which occurred peacefully at Bobby’s Hospice in Saint John, NB, on Sunday, November 27th, 2022; Blanche (Donald) McGowan;  wife of the late Victor  McGowan of Grand Bay – Westfield, NB, was  born in Olinville, Petersville Parish, NB, on April 8^th, 1926; she is the daughter of the late  William Edson  &  Sadie Agnes (McCutcheon) Donald.

        Blanche is survived by her daughter Nancy English (David) of Kars, NB, 2 sons Richard McGowan and his partner Laureen of Saint John, NB, Paul (Roxanne) of Grand Bay – Westfield, NB, 6 grandchildren, Jeannette Mainhout, Anthony McGowan, Karen McGowan (Jon) Matthew McGowan ( Juliette), Kali McGowan (Joe) & Jared McGowan; 7 great grandchildren Breanna, Tyler, Ashlyn, McKinley, Mitchell, Eloise, Taylor and Kera,  siblings  Marion Makepeace and John Donald, both of Browns Flat, NB, sisters in law Clarice Buckley of Toronto, ON, and Mary Donald of Browns Flat, NB; as well as many nieces and nephews.

         In addition to her parents and husband, Blanche was predeceased by 4 sisters,  Elsie Johnson, Phyllis Copp, Jean Beckett, all of Browns Flat, NB, Alberta Lourie of Grand  Bay – Westfield, NB, and one brother  Charles  Donald of Browns Flat, NB, her daughter in law Diane McGowan.

   Blanche retired from Sears Canada after 17  years.  She also was the owner and proprietor of   The Ritz take - out, in Grand Bay, NB,  commonly known as Wimpy’s .

She was a longtime member of St. Augustine’s and St. Matthews Churches in Grand Bay, - Westfield, NB &  a dedicated  member of the CWL of St. Augustine’s Church.  She was also a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Volunteer Fire Dept. of Grand Bay – Martinon and Branch #22 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Grand Bay – Westfield, NB.

      Blanche enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren with many pleasant times at  family gatherings. She also loved music and dancing. However, first and foremost she enjoyed playing cards of any kind but especially 45’s. She enjoyed her outings to community card parties with special friends Trueman and Myrtle Hoyt, Annie Lyons and Nettie Jones as well as family card games with her siblings and with her children and friends.

        A mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 6^th,  2022 at 11:45 am at St. Matthews Church in Grand Bay – Westfeild, NB. Rev. Fr. David Martin as celebrant.  The interment will take place in the spring at St. Augustines Cemetery in Grand Bay - Westfield, NB. A reception will immediately follow in the church hall.

For those unable to attend a broadcast link has been made available directly below. Simply copy & paste the link to your web browser.

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      The family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Sunday, December 4^th, 2022 only from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 6:00  pm – 8:00 pm at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Avenue, West Saint John, NB (1 – 506 – 634 – 1701)

Please note during the visitation and mass, the wearing of masks is encouraged.

     In lieu of flowers, donations to Bobby’s Hospice; the Saint John Regional Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences the family or donations can be made at   www.humphreysfh.com or www.castlefh.com