Obituary of Jean Stickles

The passing of Jean Pawnee Anne Stickles, of Lower St. Mary’s, NB, wife of Dale Stickles, occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Born on December 17, 1942 in Grand Manan, NB, she was a daughter of the late Irene (Kinghorn) McKinnon. Jean was an RN in the Emergency Dept at DECRH and taught at UNB and also taught LPN programs. She was past secretary of NB Wildlife Federation, Secretary of Fredericton Area Artist Society, the only Atlantic Director of Cairn Terrier Club and was a member of Canadian, American and New Brunswick Kennel Club. Jean had a love for art and painting, especially oil painting. You can see her artistic talent in her home as well as many venues throughout the area. Besides her husband, Jean is survived by her daughter, Denise MacKellar (Tim) of Edmonton, AB; her son, Rod Chapleau (Karen) of Fredericton, NB; her grandchildren, Danielle Andersen (Matt), Courtney Skinner (Chris), Andrew Barr, Allie Drew, Brittany Munn (Matt), Matthew Kitchen (Kate), Justin Chapleau and Michael Chapleau; seven great grandchildren; sister, Carol Burtt (Lawrence) of Miramichi, NB and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, she was predeceased by her daughter, Nicole Chapleau. Although there will be no visitation, a Funeral Service will be held from York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:30 am with Rev. Franklin Curtis officiating. Interment will take place in Douglas Rural Cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cairn Terrier Club-Atlantic Region or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com