Audrey Elizabeth DYKEMAN

Audrey Elizabeth Baxter April 3, 1916 - February 8, 2009 BAXTER Audrey Elizabeth (Dykeman) Baxter passed away peacefully at her home on February 8th, 2009 after a period of failing health. Devoted wife of the late Kenneth C. Baxter for more than 65 years. Born in Saint John, N.B. on April 3rd, 1916, Audrey was the daughter of Ralph and Louise (White) Dykeman and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Audrey was a lifelong member of Main Street Baptist Church and the Agnes Waring Missionary Society. Having graduated from Provincial Normal School in 1936, Audrey began her teaching career at a one room school in Bayswater, N.B. and later supply taught for many years throughout the Saint John area. Audrey is survived by her two sons, Gordon (Dawn), of Carleton Place, Ont. and Malcolm (Anne), of Grafton, N.S.; daughter, Rosalie (Hugh) Brittain of Saint John; 5 grandchildren, Carl Baxter and Andrea (Shawn) Monette, both of Carleton Place, Ont., Jennifer (Rick) Frenette, Scott Brittain, and Lindsay (Serge) Vautour, all of Saint John; 5 great-grandchildren, Erynn, Nathan, Molly, Claire and Elizabeth (Libby) and several nieces and nephews. Audrey was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth, and her two sisters, Rhoda Harrity and Hazel Shaw. Resting at Castle Funeral Home, “Fallsview Chapel”, 309 Lancaster Ave., Saint John West (634.1701). Visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. from Castle Funeral Home, “Fallsview Chapel”. Interment to follow in Cedar Hill Ext. Cemetery. Donations in memory of Audrey may be made to: The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.