Obituary of Bessie Medcof

MEDCOF BESSIE – At the Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews, NB, on January 5, Bessie (Wren) Medcof, wife of the late Dr. John Carl Medcof of St. Andrews , NB. Born in Bootle, England near Liverpool, in 1909, she is the daughter of the late Captain Joseph Ranby and Frances Ina ( Clark ) Wren. Bessie’s parents returned to St. Andrews at the end of WWI and Bessie grew up there. After high school and teachers college she taught school for a number of years and married Carl in 1942. She was a longtime parishioner of All Saints Anglican Church and a member of the Women’s Auxillary. She was also a member of the MAD Club (music, arts and drama) and a volunteer at the library. Bessie is survived by her daughter Susann Medcof of Australia; sons John Wren (Irene) and Carl Ranby, of Toronto; 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sister Josephine Calder of St. Andrews, nieces, nephews and their children. She was predeceased by sisters Lelia and Frances Wren. By Bessies’ request cremation will take place. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, July 10th, at 2:00 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, King Street, St. Andrews,NB. The interment will follow in St. Andrews Rural Cemetery, followed by a reception in the church hall. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of the donor’s choice 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 and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110).