Obituary of Regina May Graves

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Regina "Jeannie" May Graves of Saint John, which occurred on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born on September 4, 1956 in Saint John she was a daughter of Charles and Regina Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth Daley. Jeannie worked as the manager of Instant Answering Service for 15 years before moving on to work for Unilever for 10 years. She was a very generous person who regularly donated to the food banks, SPCA, and Romero House. She also donated toys and other gifts at Christmas time, as it was very important to her for less fortunate children to have something under the tree. She was also known for being a good listener, making people laugh and brightening people’s spirits whenever you were down or in a time of need. Jeannie was a faithful member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Jeannie is survived by her sister and best friend, Shirley Richard; sisters, Brenda Daley-Yorke (Dave), Doreen Daley and Joanne Potter (Paul); one brother, Maurice Daley; aunt, Jean Pollock; uncle, Arthur Fitzpatrick (Doreen); nephews, Michael Daley, Keith Daley, Daniel Daley, Conor Daley; nieces, Elizabeth Daley, Chelsea Daley and Charlotte Daley; one great-nephew, Landen Daley; cousins, Lloyd Fitzpatrick and Kevin Potter; her loving cats, Deppi and Roux. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Regina and Charles Fitzpatrick; one niece, Kristen Daley. Resting at Brenan's Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 12 Noon. Interment to take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish remembrances may be made to the Saint John Regional Hospital- Stem Cell Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue.