It is with sad hearts and love that we announce the passing of Monica Ramona Harris of Fredericton at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 76. Born in Zionville, NB on January 22, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Oliver Richard Somerville and the late Mary Ann Elizabeth (Moran) Somerville.

Monica’s varied working career includes employment with the Saint John Orphanage, Victoria Public Hospital, Chalmers Hospital and City Motel.

Monica loved sports such as baseball, hockey and wrestling. She was an avid horse racing fan and she loved to cheer on her favorite jockey’s, Stephen and Todd Trites.

She leaves behind two much loved daughters, Jacqueline Sophia Maillet (Donald) of Australia and Carolyn Anne Estabrooks (Christopher) of Kingsclear, NB. Monica is also survived by a brother William Somerville of Astle, NB and by two sisters, her twin Sonya Carter of Lincoln, NB and Sharon Woodcock of Marysville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, an uncle and two aunts. Monica will especially be missed by her five fur-babies.

Aside from her parents, Monica was predeceased by a sister, Rosetta Somerville and brothers Oliver, Eldon and Bobby Somerville.

At the family’s request there will be no visitation hours. A service celebrating the life of Monica Harris will be held from Bishop’s Funeral Home Chapel, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM with The Rev. Richard Bowley officiating. Interment in the Zionville Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Fredericton SPCA, Fredericton Women’s Shelter or to a favorite charity of your choice.

Condolences, words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com