Obituary of Mabelle Bertha Mellenger

Mabelle Bertha Mellenger of Saint John, who had been residing at St. Joseph’s Hospital GEM Unit, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2008 at the age of 103. She was born in Saint John on Jan. 16th, 1905 and was the daughter of the late Alfred Croucher and Bertha Jane (Barbour) Currie. Mabelle attended Victoria School and Saint John High School. She was instrumental in starting the Girl Guides in Saint John and was active for many years in the canoe trips led by Dr. William McIntosh. She also loved skiing and golf. Mabelle was one of the original members of the Westfield Golf Club, spending many summers in Westfield. In 1930 she married Edmund Rex Mellenger and they moved to Toronto and later to Montreal. During the war years, they lived in New York, Detroit and Buffalo. After the war, Mabelle spent 17 years travelling with Rex in Europe. In 1964 they moved back to Saint John and remained there for the rest of her life. Mabelle was always a very active member of Trinity Church. She was predeceased by her husband Rex, and two brothers, Laurence and Vance. She is survived by two nephews, Leslie and Alan Currie, and two cousins Pat Peer and Ruth Anne Phinney. Mabelle always had such a positive attitude about life and friends, and it was always a joy to be in her presence. She had endless stories to tell and always kept her friends spellbound by her adventures. She was truly an inspiration to all of the following generations, and will be sadly missed. Mabelle was a marvelous person and it is a pleasure to celebrate her life. An announcement about a memorial service will be made at a later date. The funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). www.brenansfh.com.