Obituary of Constance "Connie" Kierstead

Constance Marilyn, " Connie " Kierstead passed away with her loving family by her side at The Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, November 6th, 2015. Born in Saint John on July 28th, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Williams) Wright. Connie is survived by her sons; John, Stephen (Janet) and Peter, all of Saint John, sisters; Sheila “Buddy” Elliott (Paul) of Tiverton, NS, brother Donald Erwin (Debbie), grandchildren Andrew(Caleigh), Aaron(Kristyn), Tara Thibodeau (Jon), Christopher(Chelsea), Jonathan, Melissa(Tyler), Nicholas(Lindsay), and Rachel Kierstead, and 5 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by her husband Hilson “Pal” Kierstead, infant son Paul, sisters Barbara J. Chivers and Constance A. Wiggins, brothers, Glendon Raynes, Ronald Raynes, and Douglas Totton. Connie worked in her youth as supervisor at FW. Woolworth where she had great memories and lots of stories. After this she became a stay at home mom, she loved her family and friends more than anything. Connie loved her soaps, MASH, and John Wayne movies, always making the most of each day.Would like to thank the nurses at the Regional Hospital for taking special care of her during her stay.Resting at the Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home with visitation on Monday, November 9th, from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at Castle Funeral Home at 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 10th 2015. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Flowers graciously accepted, or a memorial donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of NB. Castle “Fallsview” Funeral Home, 634-1701, 309 Lancaster Ave. Saint John, honoured to serve the family.