It is with sadness the family announces the death of Myrtle Bernice Foster, age 98, of Darlings Island, NB, wife of the late Melbourne Foster, which occurred on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at the Shannex Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, NB. She was born on May 17, 1916, a daughter of the late Thomas and Lettie (Keirstead) Hutchinson. During and following the WWII years, they lived in Saint John and Darlings Island. Myrtle did home nursing and was with Saint John Ambulance Brigade as a V.A.D. at the Vets and Military Hospital. Following WWII, Mel was employed with Imperial Tobacco Sales Company and was transferred to Moncton, where they spent 20 years. Myrtle was employed at the Moncton Hospital, where she retired as Food Service Manager. She attended Cherryfield United Baptist Church and W.M.S. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and working outside. After retirement they returned to their home at Darlings Island, resumed gardening and flowers as long as their health permitted. She was a member of Central Norton United Baptist Church and W.M.S., Nauwigewauk Community Club and Nauwigewauk-Darlings Island Seniors Club. Myrtle is survived by her daughter Nancy Savoy of Darlings Island, NB; granddaughters Cheryl Ann McLaughlin, Ann-Marie Savoy, Taya Wallace (Brent); grandsons Michael Savoy (Debra Cosman), Scot Foster (Jackie Nauss); great-grandchildren Brianne Lee, Dalton Lee, Garrett Lee, Carrie Savoy, Ian Wallace, William Wallace, Jacob Foster, Bryana Foster; daughter-in-law Gail Foster of Darlings Island, NB; sister Mabel Little; brothers Fred Hutchinson, Donald Hutchinson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Robert Foster, infant son John Foster; daughter Sharon Foster; son-in-law Frank Savoy; sisters Alice Scriven, Olive Jones, Georgie Thorne, Peggy Anderson; brothers Harold Hutchinson, Gordon Hutchinson, Kenneth Hutchinson, William Hutchinson, Lorne Hutchinson, Murray Hutchinson, Howard Hutchinson and Charlie Hutchinson. She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, (506) 832-5541, with visitation on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, with funeral service, conducted by Rev. Mark Leary, beginning at 11:00 AM, from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. Donations in memory of Myrtle, may be made to the Kidney Foundation or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com