Obituary of Marie Darlene Calder

CALDER, MARIE DARLENE(Graham) - Passed from our hands to God’s on June19, 2018 at the Campobello Lodge Welshpool, Campobello, NB. Marie (Graham) Calder; formerly of Canterbury was wife of the late Theodore Calder of Welshpool, NB and was the daughter of the late Harold and Grace Graham. Early in their marriage, Marie and her late husband Teddy resided in Ontario for a period time before establishing their home on the island she loved. During her many years on Campobello Island, Marie was employed at the canning plant, with NB Tourism, and at Campobello Lodge, where she served as Union President. Marie was a passionate caregiver at home and in the community. She spent many years caring for friends and neighbors at Campobello Lodge. Marie was also a volunteer on the local ambulance. Marie looked forward to worshiping at her church. One of her biggest joys was participating in the Cantatas. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren. They enjoyed her love for fishing and hunting. Marie was renowned for her cooking. She had many friends with whom she shared her adventurous spirit and keen sense of humor. Perhaps her biggest job was raising her children extending to always supporting a child overseas. Marie is survived by her 2 sons: Colin and Russell Calder (Cindy) all of Campobello, 5 daughters, Beth Mahoney (Stephen) of Morinville, Alberta, Joanne Hicks of Ellsworth, Maine, Cathy Moores (Jerome) of Dexter, Maine, Marianne Breault (Pierre) of New Hampshire and Jennifer Calder of Hamden, Maine. A special niece Faye (Lenny) Lank. 8 grandchildren Reggie Jr., Jason, Elyse, Matthew, Kristian, Dustin, Justin, Adam, 2 nephews Curtis and Christopher Lank. 2 step grandchildren Tina and Amanda, 22 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her parents Harold and Grace(Greer) Graham,1 son Theodore Russell, 1 grandson Jeffrey Moores, 2 brothers Laurel and Keith and 3 sisters Joyce Barr, Lona Johnson and Sherrill Kinney. Son-in-law Reginald Hicks Sr. Survived by brothers Dennis, Glendon (Sylvia) and Wayne(Connie), sisters Cecily(Reginald) Fredericks and Raelene(Raoul) Theriault and sister-in-law Vera Calder. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at North Road Baptist Church, Welshpool, Campobello, NB on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at 2:00 pm. The interment will take place in North Road Cemetery followed by a reception in the church hall.The family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Friday from 7 – 9 pm only. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the Humphreys Funeral Home Living Memorial Program would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Mark Street, St. Stephen, NB, E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110).