Lois Paris

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lois Irene Paris, age 69, of Sussex, NB, wife of Ralph Paris, announces her death which occurred on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her residence in Sussex, NB. She was born in Perth Andover, NB, on January 30, 1949, a daughter of the late LeRoy and Eleanor (Hudson) Pirie.

She is survived by her husband Ralph of 52 years; daughter Shelley Paris of Brookville, ON; son John Paris and his wife Nancy of Red Deer, AB; two grandchildren Colin (Gabriella) O'Neill, Dakota O'Neill; brother Danny Pirie and his wife Paula of Perth Andover, NB; sisters Jackie Smith and her husband Millage of Moncton, NB, Sharon Giljam and her husband Dan of New Maryland, USA, Nancy Dyer of Sussex, NB; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson Joshua O'Neill; brother Richard Pirie and sister Patricia Sullivan.

Lois worked as a Sales Clerk at Black's Fashions and also at the hospital in Perth Andover along with owning and operating a car wash there. Attended Bethany Bible College (now Kingswood University) and became an employee.

Faith was the most important thing to Lois and helping family, friends and those in need to find and grow their faith was her purpose.

Her hobbies included a love for music, dancing, tending her flower gardens, picking potatoes, making home made ice cream, knitting, sewing and hockey. Lois enjoyed doing housework and volunteer work and helping her grandchildren.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) from where visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 4 to 8pm.

The Celebration of Lois's life will be held from Wallace Community Chapel on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 11:00am. The interment will take place in South Tilley, NB on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:30am.

If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Heart and Stroke, Kidney Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.