Barbara Jean Cline

At the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint john NB on August 24, 2020, Mrs. Barbara Jean (nee McNeill) Cline of Leonardville NB, wife of the late George Edward Cline. Born at Chocolate Cove NB on June 11, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Heber Temple and Hazel Bernice McNeill. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara is survived by five sons: Laurie (Brenda), George (Luanne), Steven (Lucille), Reid (Pam) and Harlan (Christina); one daughter: Joanne (Ron) Whitenect; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was predeceased by two brothers: Willard and Stanley.

A hairdresser by trade she also at one time owned a food take out and spent many years as the island bus driver. She spent nearly 25 years traveling to Florida and staying at her home there. Fear had no place in the heart of this woman en-route to Florida. Barbara was at her happiest when she was serving 30+ family members for special occasions and always made sure to send extra home. She loved being a resident of Chocolate Cove and baking and delivering bread to her family and friends. Barbara was also a dog lover and had many four legged companions over the years.

Barbara was a member of the Fairhaven United Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star and she enjoyed the company of her friends and family there.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the Fairhaven United Baptist Church with visiting on Thursday from 2-4 pm. A private family funeral service and committal service will be held. The interment will be held in the Chocolate Cove Cemetery. In Barbara's memory, donations to the Chocolate Cove Cemetery or to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.