It is with great sadness, the family of Susan "Sue" Joy Garrish-Scribner, age 63, of Hampton, NB, announces her passing which occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was born on January 24, 1954 in Miramichi, NB, the daughter of Melba (McAllister) Schofield and the late Ben Garrish. Besides her mother of Quarryville, NB, Susan is survived by her loving husband Melvin Scribner; brother Dwight Schofield and his wife Elaine of Renous, NB; niece Marlee Schofield of Renous, NB; nephew William Schofield of Renous, NB; step nephew Braden Clark of Spruce Grove, AB; special cousins Fay Underhill and her daughter Krista Hamilton, Jocelyn Doucet; best friends Cathy MacLennan, Susan Lawrence and Bernetta Hansen; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Susan was predeceased by her father Ben Garrish and step father Bill Schofield. Susan spent her younger years growing up in Quarryville. She was a student of the first graduating class in 1972 from Miramichi Valley High School. In 1974 she received her Teaching degree from Teachers College and went to further her education at UNB in Fredericton graduating in 1976 with her Teaching Certificate. Her teaching career began at the Dr. A.T. Leatherbarrow Primary School, Hampton, which continued for 33 years until her retirement in 2009. While teaching she went back to UNB Fredericton/Saint John for summer school/night school to update to receive her Certificate 5. Susan was a Professional Development Representative at her school for a number of years. She also was a member of the Executive of The New Brunswick Retired Teachers Association. Susan was an active member of the St. Marks United Church in Quarryville as well as a choir member of the Church. She also attended faithfully the Hampton Baptist Church, Hampton NB, volunteering with Streams Ministry, she was actively involved with the volunteering at the Seniors dinner bi monthly and enjoyed her time with the Ladies of the Bible Study group. She often sang special music during services and one of the favorites sung often was "Keys to the Kingdom" Over the years she enjoyed participating in Tug of War, Line Dancing and Clogging. She held a membership at Good Life and went to exercise classes weekly. Susan loved travelling, she and Mel travelled on bus tours to many places throughout Canada and United States. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, (506-832-5541) where visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. Visitation will continue from St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, 143 Main Street, Blackville, NB on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00PM from St. Andrew’s United Church conducted by Rev. Greg Gray. Interment will take place in the spring at St. Mark’s Cemetery, Quarryville, NB. Donations in memory of Susan may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Salvation Army or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com