Anita "Pearl" Cheney

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Mrs. Anita "Pearl" (nee Hobbs) Cheney, wife of the late Wilbert "Wib" Manson Cheney of Pennfield NB, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John NB on April 23, 2015. Born at Milltown NB on July 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Isabel (nee Carruthers) Hobbs. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Pearl is survived by three sons: Carl Cheney of Pennfield NB, Vance Cheney of Waweig NB and Brian Cheney of Pennfield NB; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Pearl was predeceased by two brothers: Basil and Malcolm; and by three sisters: Melva, Rena and Jean.

Pearl was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed being a homemaker. She was very independent from an early age and cared for her siblings until she left home at the age of 14 when she moved to Blacks Harbour, NB. She was a warm and caring soul who loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the funeral home with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral will take place at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mary Anne Langmaid officiating. The interment will be held at the Pennfield Rural Cemetery at a later date. In Pearl's memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.