Cynthia Ann Elliott

Surrounded by her loving family, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on June 14, 2016, Cynthia Ann (Barrio) Elliott, wife of Michael E. Elliott of Back Bay NB peacefully passed away. Born in Blacks Harbour NB on January 1, 1954, she was the biological daughter of the late Joseph and Francena (Steen) Barrio and a daughter of the heart to the late Freddy and Fern Steen. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, cousin and friend, in addition to her husband, Michael, Cindy is survived by her children: Lisa Johnson (Howard) of L'Etete NB, Shawn Coulton (Nicole Henderson) of St. David's Ridge NB and Kyle Elliot (Tracy) of Paradise NL; grandchildren: Blake Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Kelsie Johnson, Bailey Coulton, Matthew Mitchell, Caitlyn Mitchell, Jacob Elliot and Madeline Elliot; brothers: Joseph Barrio (Sue) of Ontario, Dale Barrio (Pat) of Moncton NB, Norman Barrio (Peggy) of Bonny River NB, Clarence Barrio of Blacks Harbour NB, Allen Barrio also of Blacks Harbour NB, Billy Barrio (Crystal) of Utopia NB and Gordon Johnson (Lou) of Blacks Harbour NB; sisters: Marjorie Fillmore of Oregon and Margo Gougan of Saint John NB; her in-laws: Danny Elliott of St. George NB, Myrna Elliott of Ottawa ON and Norma McPherson of Hodgdon ME; special cousin: Patricia Winchester of L'Etang NB; her beloved four legged companion, Gunner and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one brother: Willard.

During her working life Cindy had many jobs but truly enjoyed her career as Plant Manager at Fresh Atlantic Seafood Limited. She loved going to work and thought of her coworkers as extended family members, who lovingly referred to her as "Mama". Cindy's heart was full of love, especially for children and they loved her in return. The theme through her journey on earth has been love. Cindy loved the many people who came and visited during her illness and often comforted those who had great difficulty in accepting her illness. She loved to keep busy with the house full of friends and family and will always be remembered for the wonderful feasts she made for everyone to enjoy. Strong in her Faith, Cindy lived each day helping those in need and never spoke ill of anyone she met. Her love, compassion, strength and selflessness will always be remembered and honored by her family.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay NB with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will take place from the church on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. In lieu of flowers, Cindy has requested that donations be made to The Children's Wish Foundation, The IWK Hospital or to the Shriner's Hospital for Sick Children.