Obituary of Virginia Gail Bovaird

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Virginia Gail Bovaird announce her passing which occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB. Born on March 28, 1953 in Windsor, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Eileen (Holley) Craig.

Gail enjoyed playing many different sports over the years:  bowling, baseball, softball (one of her favourite stories was to tell us how we were not  to call her mom, to call her Gail on the ball field), golf, curling, poker, cards & hiking. 

She liked to read many different authors (Steven King was her Favourite). She loved to watch the Blue Jays. She enjoyed going for drives with her husband. 

Gail started her career at Greens Catering which she greatly enjoyed. She also worked as Human Resources for K-Mart & Zellers. She ended her career as a bus driver working along side her husband. 

With all our hearts the best mom ever. 

Gail is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, John Bovaird of Upper Loch Lomond, NB; children: John Bovaird of Hampton, NB, Christopher Bovaird (Colleen) of Calgary, AB and Lisa Bovaird of Calgary, AB; grandchildren: Nathaniel, Austin, Mackenzie, Christopher, William, Kaleb, Spencer and Preston; brother Alfred Craig (Zainib) of Toledo, Ohio; sisters: Cordelle Erb (Gerald) of Kingston, NB and Cheryl Craig of Kingston, NB; as well as many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, PSWs and custodians of 5C South for making Gail's stay at the hospital feel like home. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541) 1063 Main Street Hampton, NB, where arrangements will be held privately. Donations in memory of Gail may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and charitable donations may be made through: ReidsFH.com