Marion Jeanette McAleenan

Unexpectedly at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on January 15, 2012, Mrs. Marion Jeanette (Harmon) McAleenan, wife of the late Patrick Donald McAleenan of St. George NB. Born at Digdequash NB on June 26, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Lila (Thomas) Harmon. A loving, mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by two sons; Peter (Marielle) McAleenan and Michael (Loretta) McAleenan both of St. George NB, daughter, Patricia Bartlett of St. George NB, step daughter, Carol (John) Meehan of Essex England, five grandchildren; Jason (Kate) McAleenan of Calgary AB, Shelly McAleenan (Matt Bruce) of Halifax NS, Seth Bartlett of Calgary AB, Chris McAleenan (Jackie Fitzsimmons) of Oak Bay NB and Jenna McAleenan of Fredericton NB, one great grandson, Michael McAleenan, two brothers; Pearson Harmon of Bocabec NB and Leo (Janet) Harmon of St. Andrews NB, two sisters; Hazel (Fred) Rossi of British Columbia and Bessie Holland of Saint John NB and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by one grandson, Baby McAleenan, two brothers; Henry and Fred Harmon and four sisters; Helen Gowan, Mildred Landry, Nellie Borthwick and Freda Young.

In her later years Marion loved to attend yard sales and enjoyed having them as well. She enjoyed Poetry and had a passion for Genealogy as she researched for two books on the McAleenan and Harmon families. In her early years, she wrote for the St. Croix Courier. Marion lived for her family and grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. George’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday at 11:30 am with Father Rolando Suplido officiating. The interment will take place at the parish cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Charlotte County Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.


Donations:
NB Heart & Stroke Foundation
133 Prince William Street, Suite 606
Saint John, NB E2L 2B5

Charlotte County Cancer Society
PO Box 292
St. Stephen, NB E3L 2X2