Beverley Ann Empson
1939 - 2016
Beverley Ann Empson
Service Information
Service Date
Friday April 22, 2016
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"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil; for you are with me."

These words beautifully describe the life of Beverley Ann Empson of Fredericton and formerly of Montreal. Ann passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. She was 77. Born April 7, 1939 in Montreal, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Hurlbert) Empson.

Her working career included 10 years as Proofreader with Ronald’s Federated, 2 years with Seafarers International Union (Medical Plan) and she retired from Kraft Foods (Montreal) where she worked for 6 years. She moved to Fredericton August 31, 1990. Ann was affiliated with Smythe Street Cathedral in Fredericton. Ann was involved in Prison Ministry for 18 years and was a member of Ambassadors for Christ Evangelistic Team and travelled with the team to Estonia in 1991. Ann had an absolute openness of heart to her Lord. A lady of kindness and compassion, she sought out the "common ground" with all mankind. She was equipped by the Lord with a merciful character and was a very reliable visitor of sick people, shut-in’s and widows. Anyone she knew needed help, she was there.

Ann is survived by her daughter Lana Smyth and a son Randy Smyth both of Montreal; a brother Lyle Empson (Amelia) of Ontario and sisters, Shirley Dabrowski (Joe) and Judy Empson both of Quebec as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Clifford, Donald and Joey and a sister Ruth Empson.

The family will receive condolences at Bishop’s Funeral Home 540 Woodstock Road Fredericton on Friday, April 22 from 1PM until service time at 2 PM. Pastor Wayne flowers will officiate. Interment will be private at a later date.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bishop’s Funeral Home, Fredericton (458-1885). Online condolences may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

 

 

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