The Daily Gleaner; Fredericton NB Canada; 2009-2-27

TRACY, LOUISE "LOIS" With her children at her bedside, the death of
Louise "Lois" Tracy, of McAdam, NB, occurred peacefully on Wednesday,
February 25th, 2009 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton.
The daughter of the late Bessie and Clair Laking, Lois was born in McAdam,
December 1st, 1924. Lois was devoted to her family and is survived by
her loving children: Sharon Tracy (David McKay), Fredericton, Gary Tracy,
Elaine (McIver), St. Stephen, Sandra Williams (James Williams), Pembroke,
On, sister: Jackie Lord (Alfred "Nert" Lord), McAdam, brothers: Ron Laking
(Colleen) Saint John, Paul Laking, Moncton, Clair Laking, Saint John and
Gene Laking (Lillian) Dryden, Ontario, nine cherished grandchildren:
Michael DeWitt, Paula Williams, Gary Tracy, Mitchell DeWitt, Tracy
DeWitt, Troy Tracy, Shawn Tracy, Trudy Hale and Deanna Tracy, eight
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces , nephews and cousins. Lois was
predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernell, baby daughter, Louise, son,
Leon ("Beaver") and his wife Elaine Hale Tracy, grandson, Gerry Tracy,
and two sisters, Ella Burrell and Hazel McNally. Lois was a proud,
respected and popular life-long resident of McAdam. She was an active
member of the United Church of Canada and dedicated her time and energy to
her family and her beloved community of McAdam.  Although Lois' travels
to visit her children and grandchildren took her from the far reaches of
Northwestern Canada to Yankee Stadium, to Germany there was no place like
home. In addition to her countless donations of hand knitted mittens and
socks to various local organizations, Lois was the treasurer of McAdam
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary for more that 50 years as well as
continually supporting numerous community charities and causes. In 1994,
Lois was honored by being appointed, by the Province of New Brunswick,
as one of the first "Senior Goodwill Ambassadors" in recognition of her
devoted service to her community. As well, Lois was Treasurer of the
Ladies Hospital Aid, and President of the McAdam Senior Citizens. Lois
took great joy in her grandchildren and the youth of McAdam. Anyone who
knew Lois was aware of her loyalty to the Toronto Maple Leafs, albeit
an avid Wayne Gretzky fan. In her later years, Lois greatly enjoyed
watching the kids play hockey on her neighbor's rink. A celebration
of her life will be held at St. Paul's United Church in McAdam on
Saturday, February 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pm. Visitation at the Church
shall be welcomed from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm on Friday, February 27th,
2009. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the McAdam
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary or St. Paul's United Church of
Canada in McAdam. Funeral arrangements in care of The S.O. Mehan & Son
Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB www.mehanfuneralhome.ca