Obituary of Marjorie Broaders
It is with sadness the family announces the death of Marjorie Fern Broaders , age 95, wife of the late Leo Broaders, surrounded by her loving granddaughters on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the Shannex Embassy Hall, Quispamsis, NB. She was born on August 22, 1919, a daughter of the late Willard and Masie (Fenerty) Graves.
Marjorie had many enjoyments such as sewing, doing many craft sales, cooking for large groups, and also owned and operated the Widows Watch in Hampton, NB for ten years. All the while Marjorie and Leo made the time to raise their granddaughters.
She is survived by her sons Brian Burger and his wife Annette of Mississauga, ON, Ronald Burger and his wife Sue of Sussex, NB; four sisters Nancy Allen and her husband Donald of Saint John, NB, Vella Bower of Rothesay, NB, Barbara Watts of Toronto, ON and Ruth Orsetti of Peterbrough, ON; daughter-in-law Mary Burger of Mississauga, ON; fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by son David Burger, brothers Murray Graves, Stanley Graves, Parker Graves, Raymond Graves, sisters Katherine Handeland and Mildred McCormick.
Marjorie is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home, 1063 Main Street, Hampton, (506) 832-5541, with visitation Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. Funeral service, conducted by Corky Van Guelpen Woods, will be held on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel.
Donations in memory of Marjorie, may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com