St. George Funeral Home

12/10/2025

Norman (Norm, Normie) Preston Wentworth, 92, of St. George, NB, passed away peacefully at his home on December 9th, 2025. Born on January 23rd, 1933 , in L’Etete NB, to the late Estelle Naomi and Preston Walter ...

12/10/2025

Growing up, Lorraine had the gift of music. She could hear a tune and play it back without music. She would play the piano for hours. Humming and swaying as she played. She played with ...

12/10/2025

Finding Peace and Joy through the Little Things in Life

With the loss of a beloved, those who grieve often find that their lives are forever changed. Sometimes they struggle with day-to-day tasks. Often their inner monologue becomes filled with sad thoughts and a negative or stress causing narrative.

If facing this type of situation, it’s important to introduce change into everyday activities. A great place to start is to begin doing those things that bring peace and perhaps even joy to each day. Having a positive outlet is important for all of us.

Peace can be found with family members and close friends. Making a point to create opportunities to connect is important for many reasons. As these well-meaning people share parts of their lives with you and as they listen to what you are experiencing, the focus shifts in the thoughts of the griever. This is needed, the alternative is that the focus can remain solely on one’s grief.

Joys can be found in special activities. It may be an individual undertaking, such as reading a book, painting or going for a stroll in the park. Participating in group events is also a way to break up negative thought patterns. While in the company of others, thoughts shift to the present, as opposed to lamenting on the past.

The key is to look for ways to introduce these little things, with them peace, happiness and joy are given a chance to once again enter one’s life.

“It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important.”
-Arthur Conan Doyle

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12/07/2025

The unexpected passing of Kathy Claudia Leavitt of Beaver Harbour NB occurred at her residence on December 5, 2025. Born at Blacks Harbour NB on October 1, 1966, she was a daughter of the late Vance and Joan (Stewart) ...

12/05/2025

International Volunteer Appreciation Day

Today we say thank you to those who volunteer their time to make a better life for others. It was back on this date in 1985 that the United Nations declared December 5th a day to celebrate the efforts of those who volunteer.

There are so many ways that people help one another, donating their time, organizing, listening and aiding in a multitude of tasks.

We would especially like to thank those who are involved in matters pertaining to death and grief: the bereavement counsellors who oversee groups, those who assist at palliative care homes, and the many volunteers who donate their time in support of causes such as cancer, or heart and stroke. Your compassion for others truly does make a difference.

Thank you for all you do!

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12/02/2025

It was nice talking with everyone who dropped by to visit with us last Friday at the Annual Christmas Parade. It was a bit chilly, but nothing some hot chocolate couldn’t help with.

Many thanks to those who made a donation to our local food bank, both food and cash donations were received which were delivered yesterday.

Our annual parade is a special time for residents of Eastern Charlotte. It signals the start of the Christmas season and helps to bring our community together. It’s always great to reconnect with many of you! Our wishes for a wonderful holiday season.

Management and Staff
St. George Funeral Home

12/01/2025

Singing at her grandmother's funeral inspired Penelope Shipley to start a business and do the same for other people's families. “The idea has always been to help people," she says.

11/26/2025

The passing of Miss. L. Jill Justason of Pennfield NB, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital in Saint John, NB November 22,2025.  Born April 23, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Florence (...

11/26/2025

A Movie about a Grieving Couple
The Starling (2021)

This contemporary drama stars Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd and Kevin Kline. Losing a child is an unimaginable loss that many individuals and couples endure. Nothing in life can ever prepare a parent for this type of tragedy.

“The Starling,” delivers a message of hope to those who mourn the loss of a child. McCarthy and her self-deprecating humour deliver some relief from the serious tone of this flick. The film highlights the struggles of those who grieve, the run of emotions they experience and the awkwardness of the grief journey.

The movie’s well-written and witty script, and the performances of its main actors are sure to resonate with many. What’s a veterinarian psychologist, why has a starling taken such a keen interest in Lilly and what is notquit? This flick is arguably one of the better movies about grief in sometime, a must watch.

Now available on streaming services

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1h 42m | PG-13

11/25/2025

The unexpected passing of J. Rudy Tucker, husband of Irene (Campbell) Tucker, occurred at his residence on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1947 in St. Stephen to the late Burpee and Marjorie (Leavitt) Tucker. ...

11/24/2025

Stillmen Wilcox, husband of late Theresa (Craig) Wilcox, passed November 21st after a long illness. He was surrounded by family. He leaves behind his children Craig (Stephanie), Jennifer, and Amy, his beloved grandchildren Gregor and ...

11/24/2025

Linda Lou Needle (Kinney), age 80 passed away Wednesday November 19th 2025. She was born on November 15, 1945 daughter of the late James and Norma Kinney (Sherwood). She was survived by her sisters Josephine Johnson, Kathleen Ellen McGraw, ...