Marion Veronica HOWELL

Marion Veronica Sloan 1918 - 2007 Marion Veronica Sloan, widow of Bernard (Barney) Sloan, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at The Moncton Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Montreal, Quebec on April 2nd, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Wyndham and Annie (Lunny) Howell. She is survived by her four children, Rev Bernard John Sloan and Carol (Tim) Sullivan all of Riverview, Susan Payne of Fredericton and Michael (Theresa) Sloan of Halifax; nine grandchildren, Stephen and Jennifer Payne, Kelly (Jack), Sean and Katie Sullivan, Stacey (Paul), Rodney (Karen), Adam and Tyler Sloan; and one great granddaughter, Emma. As co-founder of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Augustine's Church she devoted herself in many ways to assisting the needy and less fortunate in the greater Moncton area. For many years she actively participated in the CWL at both St. Augustine's and St Bernard's parishes; she was a 50 year member of the CWL. She loved life, her summers in St Thomas at the cottage and sharing her good fortune with family and friends. Her courage, kindness and strong faith will serve as an example for all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was predeceased by her son in law, John Payne. Resting at Cadman Bowness Funeral Home (857-1110) 114 Alma Street with visiting hours on Monday from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 10:30 am at St Augustine's Church, Moncton followed by a reception in the church hall. Burial will be in St Jean Baptiste Parish Cemetery, Buctouche. Donations in Mrs. Sloan's name made to the St Vincent de Paul Society or the Mobile One Soup Kitchen would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Cadman Bowness Funeral Home 114 Alma Street Moncton. www.cadmanbownessfh.com November 20, 2007