Mary ESSON

The death of Doreen Mary (Esson) Matchett, wife of the late William John Matchett, occurred on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital at the age of 79. Born in Newcastle, NB, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Emma (Lynch) Esson. Doreen was a homemaker who attended the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, Chatham Head, NB. Doreen is survived by: five daughters: Peggy Butler (Eldon) of Nelson, NB; Susan McIntyre (John) of Chatham, NB; Cindy Matchett (Odell Saunders) of Chatham Head, NB; Patsy Matchett (Paul Connolly) of Flin Flon, MB; Paula Amyotte (Jean Paul) of Chatham Head, NB; three sons: Robert (Germaine) of Chatham Head, NB; Paul (Vera) of Douglastown, NB; Kenny (Lisa) of Newcastle, NB; one sister: Audrey Roberts of Scarborough, ON; 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and her baby "Tiny". Besides her husband and parents Doreen is predeceased by two sons: Stephen and Gary; two sisters: Lillian and Rose and two brothers: Kenneth and Carmen. At the request of the family there was no visitation at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service was held from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 10 AM with Father Bob McGuire officiating. Special Music by Sonny Drisdelle: "Gentle Woman" and "Be Not Afraid". Duet by Sonny Drisdelle and Mary Lou Patrick Drisdelle: "Come Fill My World". Readings were done by granddaughter Melissa Matchett and great granddaughter Ashlee Hebert and Prayers of the Faithful by granddaughter Stephanie Matchett. Eulogy was given by Tara Drisdelle. Burial will take place in St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery later in the spring. In Doreen's memory a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were under the care of Bell's Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone 622-36 Matchett and00 Source: Miramichi Leader Date de parution:January 28, 2009 Listing ID:193557