Lena Teresa French
1929-2014
<p>The death of Lena T. French of Saint John, N.B., wife of the
late Douglas J. French, occurred on January 31, 2014. Born in Stanley
N.B. on May 21, 1929, Lena was a daughter of the late Zack and Evelyn
(Bowmaster) Gilks of Saint John, N.B. Lena’s family was her
main priority and greatest love. Lena is survived by her children;
Lois Bennett (Richard) of Waterborough, N.B., Raymond French (Jill
Whitehouse) of Rothesay, Annemarie French (Claude Bourque) of
Rothesay, and Douglas French (France Talbot) of Moncton; 8
grandchildren, David, Colleen, William, Isabelle, Ian, Sean, James and
Catherine; 3 great grandchildren, William, Lauren and Nicholas; and
many nieces and nephews. Lena is also survived by her sisters, Ina
Marshall and Peggy Whitman (Jim), and brothers, Allan Gilks
(Marguerite), Ashley Gilks (Lynn), Claude Gilks (Neysa) and Gary
Gilks. She was predeceased by her brother Ted Gilks (Melita). Visiting
will be on Monday, February 3, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00
… 9:00 at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100
Waterloo Street, Saint John (634-1965). A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo St. at 12:10 p.m. Interment to
take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish,
remembrances may be made to St Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.
www.fitzpatrickfh.com</p>
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