Walter A. Williston
Born: Sun Mar 16, 1924
Died: Fri Jul 9, 2010
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Walter A. Williston
1924-2010
Walter Archibald Williston, husband of Anna G. Williston, of Route 117, Bay du Vin, passed away suddenly at his residence, on Friday, July 9, 2010, at the age of 86.
Born in Bay du Vin, on March 16, 1924, he was the son of the late George W. R. and Mary A. (Pleadwell) Williston. He was a fisherman and farmer by occupation and a survivor of the Escuminac Fishing Disaster. He attended St. Michaels By The Sea Roman Catholic Church, Miramichi Bay.
He is survived by his wife, the former Anna G. Hallihan; four daughters, Glenna Barry, of Truro, N.S., Geneva Graham (Dave), of Kingston, Ont., Irene Wilson (Jim), of Saint John, Bernita Williston, of Palm Springs, California; one son, Kenneth Williston (Lynn), of Bay du Vin; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one infant son, Shawn Walter Williston; one son in law, Carl Barry; three sisters, Helen McLeod, Georgina Cortes, Katherine Gahan; three brothers, Everett, Andrew and Charles Williston.
Visitation was held at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Sunday evening, from 7-9 pm and Monday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated from St. Michaels By The Sea Roman Catholic Church, Miramichi Bay, on Tuesday, at 2 pm, conducted by Father Claude Daigle and Father Leon Creamer. Music for the Mass was provided by the church choir. The scriptures were read by Geraldine Guimond and Darlene Irvine and the Prayers of Intercession were led by Frances Reid. A special poem, "Ode to the Fisherman", was offored by grand daughter, Megan Roach.
The honorary pallbearers were Andy MacLeod, Douglas Williston, Raymond Burrell, Lyman Cortes, Ian Williston, Theodore Williston, Archie Poirier, Jerry Hallihan, Lawrence Bransfield, Ron Reid, Ronnie Hallihan. The active pallbearers were Shawn Barry, Scott Barry, David Graham, Ricky Dutcher, Bernard Williston, John Dutcher. Interment was be in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492, or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca
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Frances Devost-Cormier
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Subject: Condolence to Family - Walter A. Williston
Date: 2010-07-11 10:12
Name: Frances Devost-Cormier
Phone: 389-3167
Email: fecorm@nbnet.nb.ca
Message:
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Walter will always be in your hearts and memories. He enjoyed life and always had a smile for everyone he met. He will be missed no doubt. Much Love & Prayers.
Fran & Pete
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MERTON PLEADWELL son of late Stephen adopted son of Thomas
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Posted Fri July 09, 2010
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ci had the pleasure of meeting Walter about 4 years ago i have a picture of him and i standing on his boat i was there Howard Astle and Bob Pleadwell from Merton Pleadwell Windsor Ontario
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Anna Lee Murphy
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Posted Fri July 09, 2010
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Anna, Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts. Uncle Walter was a wonderful person and I have many fond memories of you both. Mum loved her summers there as a young girl and shared many stories of the fun she and Marg had and that Uncle Walter was usually victim or instigator and never far from the fun. Love, Anna Lee
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Paula Gahan-MaGee, Jeff MaGee & Family
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Posted Fri July 09, 2010
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Sorry to hear of Uncle Walter's death, he was a favorite great uncle. My heart goes out to you all at this time. Love Paula
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Bonnie Graham Dye
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Posted Fri July 09, 2010
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To Anna, and all the Williston family, I offer my deepest condolences. Walter was always such a friendly happy, loving man, and such a big part of Bay Du Vin. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing the man, and being on the receiving end of his big smile and huge heart will miss him sorely. Bay Du Vin has lost another pillar of the community!
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Reg &Juanita Graham
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Posted Sat July 10, 2010
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anna & family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and in the following days .The community and people have lost a great man ,personally will miss the teasing whenever we meet.
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Tom and Jean Roach Moncton N.B.
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Posted Sat July 10, 2010
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Our sincere sympathy Anna ,our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family.
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kimberly Curtis (origionally Graham)
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Posted Sat July 10, 2010
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To Anna and Family: I was saddened to hear of Walter's passing . He was a wonderful man who always had a smile to give and a kind word to share . He will be greatly missed by all including myself . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time .
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Nancy & Barry Hamilton
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Posted Sat July 10, 2010
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Irene - our deepest condolences to you and all your family at this time of sorrow. Hope that knowing so many people are thinking of you will help make things a bit easier. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Nancy & Barry
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Bob and Rose
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Posted Sat July 10, 2010
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Anna we just got home and heard the sad news of Walters passing. The Lord has definitely called a good one home. You and the family are in our prayers. Love Bob and Rose
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Lynn, Loisanne & Matthew Gregan
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Posted Sun July 11, 2010
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Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Norm & Jean Glendenning
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Posted Sun July 11, 2010
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Our deepest sympathy to the Williston family.
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Louis & Margie Chaisson
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Posted Mon July 12, 2010
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To Anna & family
please accept our condolences at this time of your great loss,
Walter was a wonderful man ,and will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved him,You and your family are in our prayers .
Love Margie & Louis
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Harold Parlee
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Posted Mon July 12, 2010
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My condolences to Anna and the family of Walter, his visits to my office will be greatly missed.
Harold Parlee
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Angella Gahan
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Posted Mon July 12, 2010
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To Anna and family
this is a sad day....Dad and Mom(Charles and Opal Gahan)would take us to visite we had very found memories of our visites.....
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