Obituary of Anne Ricker

It is with heavy hearts, and appreciation for a lifetime of memories, that the family of Anne Ricker announce her passing which occurred on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Saint John Regional Hospital with her family by her side.  Born on March 22, 1926 in Titusville, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Sarah (Walker) Scott.

Anne was a proof-reader with NB Publishing for 21 years. She was a former member of Torryburn Red Cross, Willing Workers and a long-time member of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Above all, Anne was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed the time she spent with her family.

Anne will be dearly missed by her children: Lewis (Barbara) Ricker, Louise (Gerald) White and Gary (Trudy) Ricker, her grandchildren: Lisa White (Jason Vallis), Julie White (EJ Davis), Jennifer Ricker (Jamie Shipley), James Ricker (Jennifer Green) and Paul (Yvette) Ricker, great grandchildren: Evelyn, Kyle, Megan, Isaac, Theo, Mitchell, Nate, Daniel, Joey and Baylee, her brothers: Edgar Smith and Ivan Smith, life-long friends: Audrey Dodge and Mariam Gillis, along with many nieces, nephews and members of her extended family.

Besides her parents, Anne was predeceased by her husband Victor, siblings: Everett Scott and Dorothy Tippett and sister-in-law Norma Scott.

Anne’s family would like to express their gratitude and “thanks” to the Doctors, Nurses and staff of the Regional Hospital for their exceptional care during their mothers’ stay. 

Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, (634-7424) where family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, October 6 from 2-4 and 6-8.  The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 7 at 12 Noon from Brenan’s Chapel with interment to follow at Ocean View Memorial Gardens.

In keeping with the family’s wishes, family flowers only. For those who wish, remembrances made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be placed at www.brenansfh.com