Barbara Anne Yerxa
1937 - 2014
Service Information
Service Date
Wednesday September 17, 2014
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Barbara Anne Yerxa (Sears), a lifetime resident of Fredericton died on September 13, 2014, at White Rapids Manor in Fredericton Junction, following a lengthy illness. 

Born in Fredericton in 1937, Barbara is survived by her husband, Leonard; daughters, Selinda Horncastle-Keeler (John) of Shelbourne NS, Michele Moffat (Rob) of Rusticoville PEI; son, James of Fredericton; Stepdaughters, Jane Haney (Robert) of Calgary AB, Ellen Yerxa of Fredericton, Florence Harper (Alison) of Woodstock, NB; grandchildren, Patrick, Laura, Emily, and Catherine Keeler; Shannon Lonergan; Madeline and Russell Yerxa; Erin and Evan Haney; Andrew Cogswell; Michael Harper; 4 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents, Dr. Joseph William and Clara Sears, brother John (Geraldine), sister Flora-Jean, twin sister Mary Lou, sister Agnes.

Visitation will be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Wednesday September 17, 2014 from 3:30 to 6:00 PM.  A private Interment will take place at Fredericton.

Barbara was a kind and loving light in the lives of so many.  In lieu of flowers, the family ask that in keeping with Barbara’s loving and giving nature, gifts be made by lending a helping hand to someone in need, by paying forward with loving words or by donation to the Fredericton SPCA.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be sent through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com