Coralie Elsie Blades1,2

F, #28410, b. 1950, d. 23 May 2024
Father*Wendell Blades2 d. 29 Nov 1967
Mother*Vera May Bezanson2 b. 31 Jul 1927, d. 11 Aug 2014

Family

Coates Albert Ripley b. 14 Aug 1943, d. 4 Apr 2020
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Coralie Elsie Blades was born in 1950 at Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.1 She married Coates Albert Ripley.1 Coralie Elsie Blades died on 23 May 2024 at Sackville Memorial Hospital, Sackville, New Brunswick.1

     Obituary from Jones Funeral Home (Sackville, New Brunswick):
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Coralie Elsie Ripley, 73, of Point de Bute, NB on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Born in Middle Musquodoboit, NS, Coralie was a daughter of the late Wendell and Vera (Bezanson) Blades.

A lover of music, Coralie liked to play the guitar for her family and friends. She enjoyed building furniture and woodworking, running a furniture business and antique store in Middle Sackville for many years. She loved crafting and painting and adored making folk art.

Coralie will be dearly missed by her common-law partner of 30 years, Larry Fillmore, Point de Bute, two daughters, Candy (O.J.) Smith, PE and Cathy Ripley, Springhill; two sons, Neil Ripley, Hillsborough, NB; and Zane Ripley, Point de Bute, NB; step-children, Danny Fillmore, Middle Sackville, NB, Nancy Fillmore, Riverview, NB and Kenny Fillmore, BC; eleven grandchildren, Roxy, Dixie, Ashley, Shaun, Dominique, Krystal, Lee, Jacklyn, David, Lucas and Joshua; as well as many loving and caring great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her siblings, Donald, Danny, Bill and Orville Blade, Laura Hunter, Yvonne Moore, and Jean Carter.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Sam and a sister, Debbie, as well as her step-son, Jamie Fillmore.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville, NB (506-364-1300). Honouring Coralie's wishes, cremation has taken place and there are to be no services at this time.1
Last Edited9 Jun 2024

Citations

  1. [S680] Coralie E. Ripley Death Notice, Jones Funeral Home (Sackville, New Brunswick), accessed 25 May 2024.
  2. [S680] Vera May Carter Death Notice, Mundle’s Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia).

Deborah Blades1

F, #28412, b. 5 August 1951, d. 3 February 2022
Father*Wendell Blades1 d. 29 Nov 1967
Mother*Vera May Bezanson1 b. 31 Jul 1927, d. 11 Aug 2014
Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson
     Deborah Blades was born on 5 August 1951 at Upper Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.2 She was living at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, in August 2014.1 She died on 3 February 2022 at Moncton City Hospital, Moncton, New Brunswick, at age 70.2

     Obituary from Mundle's Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia):
Blades, Deborah Ann – 70, Moncton, N.B., formerly of Middleboro, N.S., passed away February 3, 2022, at the Moncton City Hospital, Moncton. Born in Upper Musquodoboit she was a daughter of the late Wendell and Vera Mae (Bezanson) Blades-Carter. Deborah had worked at various jobs throughout her career.

She is survived by sons, Calvin Blades and Trevor (Cynthia) Blades. Brothers, William “Bill” (June) Blades, Donald Blades, Samuel (Wanda) Blades, Daniel (Kim) Blades, Orville (Kathleen) Blades; sisters, Jean (Vernon) Carter, Yvonne (Bill) Moore, Carolie (Larry) Ripley, Laura (Dennis) Hunter; step brothers, Wilfred Carter (Maggie), Orland Carter (Debbie). Several grand children.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her step father, Leon Carter, step sisters, Jean Gower and Pansy Crawford.

A graveside service will be announced and held in the Riverside Cemetery, Middleboro, at a later date.2
Last Edited9 Jun 2024

Citations

  1. [S680] Vera May Carter Death Notice, Mundle’s Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia).
  2. [S680] Deborah Ann Blades Death Notice, Mundle's Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia), accessed 9 June 2024.

Samuel Blades1

M, #28420, b. 13 March 1958, d. 14 September 2023
Father*Wendell Blades1 d. 29 Nov 1967
Mother*Vera May Bezanson1 b. 31 Jul 1927, d. 11 Aug 2014

Family

Wanda (?)
Relationship5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson
     Samuel Blades was born on 13 March 1958 at Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.2 He married Wanda (?).1 Samuel Blades died on 14 September 2023 at Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, at age 65.2

     Obituary from Mundle's Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia):
Blades, Samuel Murray -- 65, Pugwash Junction, passed away September 14, 2023, at the Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Tatamagouche he was a son of the late Wendell and Vera Mae (Bezanson) Blades-Carter.

Sammy was a carpenter by trade and had worked at Charman’s Home Hardware and Blades Construction. He loved to play the guitar with his mum; adored his children and grandson and loved being around his family.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Ibbitson) Blades; daughter, Joanna Blades (Tim Pye), Wallace Station; son, Steven Blades (Kathlynn Legere), Fallkirk, Scotland; grandson, Eric Pye; brothers, William “Bill” (June) Blades, River Phillip, Donald Blades, Middleboro, Daniel (Kim) Blades, Street’s Ridge, Orville (Kathleen) Blades, Middleboro; sisters, Jean (Vernon) Carter, Hartford, Coralie (Larry) Ripley, Point Butte, N.B., Yvonne (Bill) Moore, Middleboro, Laura (Dennis) Hunter, Sackville, N.B; step brothers, Wilfred Carter (Maggie), Prince George, B.C., Orland Carter (Debbie), Wentworth.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Deborah Blades, nephew, Christopher Ripley; step father, Leon Carter, step sisters, Jean Gower and Pansy Crawford; step nephews, Joey and Darren Crawford.

A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.2
Last Edited9 Jun 2024

Citations

  1. [S680] Vera May Carter Death Notice, Mundle’s Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia).
  2. [S680] Samuel Murray Blades Death Notice, Mundle's Funeral Home (Pugwash, Nova Scotia), accessed 9 June 2024.