The family of Myrna Dawn Henry (McMinniman) are saddened to share the news of her passing at York Care Centre on April 6, 2024 after a long and couragous battle with cancer. Myrna was born in Fredericton on July 7, 1937 to the late Dorothy and Donald McMinniman. Myrna was a very active and devoted member of The Salvation Army her entire life. She was a youth leader, choir member, church treasurer and board member. The church members were her extended family and she welcomed everyone with open arms, making herself available to anyone in need.
Myrna is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Alton Henry, children Debbie (Clair) Young, Diane (Rod) Robichaud, Tim (Kim) Henry, grandchildren Lindsay (Juan) Perez, Mitch(Shelby) Young, Andrew(Aileen) Robichaud, Marc(Julia) Robichaud, Tyler (Alexzandrya) Henry, Jeremy (Natalie) Henry, great grandchildren Kai and Myla Perez, Morgan Robichaud, Jack Young, baby girl Young and baby girl Henry. Sisters Cathy(Dennis) Baird, Jill (Carl) Keirstead, brother Wayne McMinniman, sister-in-laws Faye(Dale Banks) McMinniman, Jessie McMinniman and Susan McMinniman, many nieces and nephews.
Myrna was predeceased by her sisters Joan (Steven) Doyle, Mary Hogan, brothers Carl, Brian, David, George and Peter McMinniman; sister in laws Donna McMinniman, Marjorie (Ken) Miller, Helen (Sheldon) Durling; brother in laws Leland (Gertrude) Henry, Lloyd (Avis) Henry
Myrna spent her summers at the cottage at Grand Lake with Alton, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. After her retirement from the University of New Brunswick Myrna went to work at the family business McMinniman’s Transfer Ltd with Alton where together they were United Van Lines owner/operators. Myrna spent winters in Lakeland, Florida with Alton, opening their home to all friends and family, until their declining health prevented it.
Myrna was a loving wife and doting Mom, Nana, Great Nana and "Mernie" to many of her nieces and nephews who she thought of as her own children. She was a friend to all and a mother to many.
Special thanks to York Care Centre nursing staff for their wonderful care and compassion for Mom over the past two years and particularly the last few days. Your kindness made saying goodbye to Mom so much easier. We will miss you Mom but until we meet again.
Visitation will be at The Salvation Army Fredericton Community Church, 531 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton from 4 to 7 pm April 26th followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 4pm on April 27th, 2024.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Salvation Army Community Church.