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Lillian Wiggins

 

Lillian Anna Wiggins was born in Chipman on November 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ethel (Pace) McCullum.

 

Lillian is survived by her husband of 67 years, Wilfred Wiggins; one sister, Hazel Brownell of Riverview; her daughter, Linda Alward and her husband George of Sussex;  three grandchildren: Peter, Timothy and Amy; one great granddaughter, Samantha; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Lillian was predeceased by four sisters: Dorothy, Gertrude, Hilda, and Wilmella; and by her brothers: Burgess, William and Wesley.

Mrs. Lillian Anna Wiggins of Waterborough, passed away peacefully at the Sussex Health Centre on January 11, 2008 at the age of 84.

 
 
 

Lillian was educated in Chipman and during her late teens was introduced to Wilfred Wiggins through a mutual friend...fate was in store as the two were married on November 26, 1940.  They initially set up residence in

Waterborough and in 1941 Wilfred joined the Air Force and they moved to St. Thomas, Ontario. During the war years, they also resided in Mont-Joli and St-Jean, Quebec, until Wilfred was assigned overseas. Lillian then returned to New Brunswick and worked in a department store in Saint John, New Brunswick until Wilfred  returned from his duties during the war.

 They then built a home in Waterborough and welcomed their daughter, Linda, born August 30, 1947. In the early fifties, they built and operated the Lil-O-Wil restaurant located in Waterborough. During this time they vacationed in Florida through the winter months, often extending the Wiggins hospitality to family and friends.  They shared a love of flying, with both receiving their pilot licenses. Friends would arrive by plane for weekend visits, always to a warm and friendly greeting. Food was often the first priority.

Lillian was a chartered member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #60 and a lifelong member of the Waterborough Womens Institute.

Many times Lillian would be found in the kitchen taking the lead in the planning and preparation of various events. She was a faithful member of the Waterborough Baptist Church and served her community well.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex , (506-433-1176), where visitation will be held following the service.

A Celebration of Lillian’s life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 11:00 am . The interment will take place at Youngs Cove Cemetery .

 There will be a time of fellowship with the family at the Waterborough Hall following the committal service.

 As an expression of sympathy donations made to the SPCA or to the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Your thoughts and condolences are greatly appreciated.

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