McBride, Roxie V., age 93, of Caledonia, Queens County, passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2015, in North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia.
Born in Harmony Mills, Queens County, she was a daughter of the late Ashton and Melissa (Eisan) Frail.
She is survived by sister, Norma Kennedy, of Charlottetown; daughter-in-law, Carolyn McBride; grandson, Christopher McBride, both of Halifax.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd; sons, Stillman, Douglas; sisters, Doris Frail, Joyce Veinot; brother Bernard Frail.
Roxie was well known as an Avon representative for 25 years, for her beautiful flower gardens, and for her cross-stich needlework on many quilts. A member of Caledonia United Baptist Church, she sang in the choir for over 50 years.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service, at 2:00 p.m., both from the Caledonia United Baptist Church. Reverend John Boddy officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery, Harmony. Memorial Donations may be made to the Caledonia United Baptist Church, the Harmony Cemetery Fund or to the North Queens Fire Department.
A special thanks to all the North Queens Nursing Home staff for the excellent care , compassion and many acts of kindness shared with Roxie while she resided there.
Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Christine & Dwight
so sorry for your loss
jeannette lewis
My thoughts and prayers are with Roxie’s family .I’ve known her for a long time and will miss her great smile.She was always the same loved to talk and had a great smile.She will be missed by all who knew her.God Bless All.
Jeannette
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Carolyn,Chris and Bill and Judy,and any other family;Roxies life was a life lived to its fullest, A happy marriage a wonderful family and a loving home were just some of the greatest things she accomplished. He gardens were the most beautiful gardens in North Queens She spent countless hours in her flower gardens. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel at the loss of Roxie.Our hearts go out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. I am pleased I had the opportunity to have given the care and had many laughs with Roxie at our Nursing Home.
genevieve bond
Dear Carolyn & family
my sympathy goes out to you all. i remember parties that i attended with Roxie and your family. I always enjoyed going to her house and watching the parade. She always had a smile for us.
In my prayers and love. HUGS
Enid (Hartlin) MacKay
My sincere sympathy to the family.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Enid
Ferne Selig (Veinot)
So sorry to hear of Roxie’s passing. The beautiful gardens- we were afraid to walk on the “sidewalk” in front of them for fear we would break a flower! Wonderful lady!
Ashley Richardson
Although I was only fortunate enough to know Roxie for a short period of time, her kind and loving spirit touched the lives of all those who knew her. I offer condolences for your loss. Roxie was a wonderful person whose kindness will not be forgotten.
Elizabeth Webster
We were sad to hear that Aunt Roxie had passed, but think she is at rest in a peaceful place. We will miss her, but are grateful for the memories of her and the family.
Carolyn, Chris, and Judy, you were always mentioned in my conversations with her. She appreciated the tremendous efforts made by you, and was so glad she could rely on you and your compassion. You will miss her, too, but have given far beyond what she expected from you. Bless all and take comfort in that she loved you dearly.
Libbie and Don
Manson & Nancy White
To Roxie”s Family:
Our thoughts are with you during this time. We remember Roxie and Lloyd at the family gatherings. Good memories.
Sincerely,
Manson & Nancy
Royce Frail
I want to convey my condolences to the family of my very dear friend, Roxie McBride. I am so saddened at the passing of Roxie but so proud to have called her my friend. I am Comforted though by knowing that she will be in the presence of the things she loved. God, Lloyd, and beautiful flower gardens in her heavenly home. Sadly missed and always loved !! May God bless you and comfort you in this sad time.
Judy Flemming and Peter Rogers
Dear Carolyn,Chris,Judy and Bill :Our Roxie sure had a life lived to it’s fullest.I’ve have known Roxie since my kids first started “trick or treating”and that’s a long time.She was always so welcoming and only to happy to have a cup of tea with you or dig up something for you from her garden.It is always sad to see someone get older and loose their ability to be independent but Roxie put up a good fight.We shall remember her with a smile and know she is in a happy place now.Our sympathy to the family and friends of Roxie McBride she was a lovely lady. Judy and Peter.
Barb Lohnes Dowding
So sorry to hear of Roxie’s passing. She sure was a lovely classy lady. I will always remember her beautiful gardens. So sorry for your loss.
Myrna Crouse
Sorry to hear of Roxie’s passing. Remember the good life she lived and all the happy times she enjoyed here on earth. I’m sure she will be much happier now in the presence of her Lord and with other loved ones. God bless you during these difficult days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Myrna
Fred & Janette (Lohnes) Veinot
Our sympathy to the family. We always visited with Roxie and Lloyd when we came home for vacation.
Cathy Campbell
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead.
Paulette Demmons
Calli, while going through Mom’s photos, I came across a black and white picture taken on the lawn at the Frail house in Caledonia when it had a front verandah. It was my third birthday and a youthful Roxie and a cute young Dougie were there to help celebrate along with May and Scotty and Margie. While Roxie and May and Mom and many of their generation have passed on, they played such a special role in my life growing up in Caledonia. Roxie was so fortunate to have such caring support from you and Chris and the rest of your family, especially in her final years. I’ve mentioned to you before that you gave Roxie lots of “bragging rights” over the years as a much loved daughter-in-law! My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sylvia and Bruce Fancy
To the family of my dear friend and cousin Roxie.. I want to acknowledge Roxie for the many chats on the phone ( helping me with tracing my family roots and for the family photos) as well as those at the end of her driveway whenever she saw me coming walking. I so enjoyed her stories, the cups of tea at her table, especially the stories of her father ( my uncle Ashton) and my grandfather Angus Frail. She was and always will be remembered as a gracious lady , she always spoke so highly of the people who surrounded her ( both family and friends). She will be remembered with great admiration. Pls accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. RIP my dear friend.
Sylvia
Laverne and Neal Mansfield
We want to extend our deep and heartfelt sympathy to the family and many,many friends of Roxie’s.She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all.I am very thankful to have known her .To Brian and Lindsay Frail and family we are sorry for your loss also.You will all be in our thoughts and prayers through this very sad and difficult time.
Dorothy Hammond
The next time I am in Caledonia, I will miss seeing Roxie. I am a summer resident. She was always so gracious toward my husband and me and would remember us from year to year. I will always remember the beautiful gardens around her home. May all of your wonderful and warm memories of Roxie give everyone peace and comfort during this hard time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Martin & Pat Pettit
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we send our heartfelt sympathy.
Gail and Paul Fancy
Carolyn and family
Roxie was a special person. She loved to have people come for a visit. I spent a lot of time with her having a cup of tea and her chocolate cookies. It is wonderful to know that she is now in the presence of her Lord and with those she loved so much. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.
Robbie and Florence Douglas
Carolyn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Roxie. Her gardens were always amazing. Roxie worked so hard to make them beautiful. Robbie has often spoken of the time she gave both Dougie and him a permanent. It is hard to think of Caledonia without so many of people like Roxie who were so much a part of our community. The church, community and especially you, her family, have lost a great lady.
Florence and Robbie
Freda & Carl Selig
To Roxie,s family
Our sympathy to you all.she was a great lady.always,s enjoyed talking to her.she had such a great since of humour.I found her and Aunt Harriet had a lot of the same Frail wit.God Bless.Freda &Carl
Lori and Ivan Uhlman
I, along with everyone else in our community am saddened by the loss of lovely Roxy. She was so loved. I know of countless people who had their wedding photos done in her beautiful yard. I was among those people. She even offered to do my flowers for the church which were lovely. She took such care to tie up all her flowers before photos so it would be picture perfect! I was blessed to have her and Lloyd attend my wedding as she offered many compliments on my choices of colours. My brother lived next door and for many years I had a business there and we chatted over the fence every day rain or shine. My fondest and last memory of Roxy was the morning I entered her room and began to sing you are my sunshine., she chimed in and sang a few words with me. Then she hummed along with me. It was a sweet moment and I will carry it with me.thoughts and prayers to all loved ones
David & Judy Whynott
I am sorry to hear of Roxie”s passing. She was a wonderfull person.It was always a pleasure to visIt and chat with her.
Gerald Keddy,MP
I would like to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Roxie. Roxie was a lovely lady who always invited me in for a cup of tea when I knocked on the door. She will be missed by her many friends and family. May you find comfort in the many memories she has left with you.
Kathy & Vaughn
Carolyn and family:
So sorry to hear of Roxie’s passing. She was an amazing lady, who lived life to the fullest. Thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Chrissie & Normie Knock
We are sad to hear of Roxie’s passing. She was a friend that we enjoyed being with and laughing with. So many people will miss her smile and sweet personality. May you sing with the Angels.
Judi & Ken Minard
To Roxie’s family
Roxie was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Sadie Huskins
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of a most dear friend .I spent many enjoyable moments with her when I was canvassing for various charities in Caledonia.I loved and admired her beautiful gardens and one year when she was cleaning up her gardens she gave me some of her geraniums and explained how to keep them over winter.The next summer I had the most beautiful garden….a rainbow of colors.God bless her. She was as beautiful as the flowers!
Marilyn (McGinty) Cobb
Carolyn & family,
Both Chuck and myself extend to you and the family our most sincere condolences. She was a very strong person and lived a good life. I think of her and Aunt Janet ‘up there, somewhere’ having one of their great chats.
Marilyn
Delbert & Mary Weare
Dear Carolyn and family; When l was 13 years old in 1954 l first met Lloyd and Roxie at a card game at the Late Claude and Gussy Morgan’s home in New Grafton. They remembered me every time they saw me after that. Roxie was in her car in Bridgewater with a driver but when she went to open her passenger door to get in she slipped and fell on to the ground. Fortunately l was just walking buy and saw her fall so l was able to pick her up and put her in the front seat. Was she ever pleased and let me know it, Roxie was a most wonderful lady, classy but very humble. She certainly will be missed by all. With all our heart felt love to you folks, Del & Mary Weare
Diane Muise (daughter of Jean Erskine (Eisan ))
While I didn’t know Roxie’s family very well I came to know and enjoy my yearly visits with Roxie as I went with my mum (Jean) to visit. I just want to leave a few of my memories of Roxie with you and maybe a smile on your face. Her love of chocolate was something we shared although I would not get between her and her chocolate. Whether it was the chocolate brownies my mum baked to bring to her or the s’mores we made at keji where my cousin was camping. And of course her secret stash of fudgeos in her cupboard in case she ran out. ( usually 8 packages at least). One day she told me to tuck a couple packages of fudgeos into her coffin when her time came. My mum said be careful what you tell her because she would do it. Unfortunately I cannot attend the funeral but be sure that if I could I would have a few packages of fudgeo cookies with me.
I want to leave you with one other story which happened the last time we visited Roxie at her house. She had gone that day to have her hair done and for whatever reason couldn’t find her wallet. She had me looking everywhere including in the freezer several times and under her bed and in every nook and cranny we could think of. We finally located her wallet in the flour drawer. I will always have a smile on my face when I think of Roxie and her telling us how glad she was we could come and visit. May you keep them hopping up above with your humor and kind heart. God bless you.
Love,
Diane
Tanya White-Kelley
Carolyn and Chris,
Very sad to hear of Roxie’s passing. Many great memories of an even greater lady!
John and Cecile Burns
Sorry to hear of Roxie’s passing. She was such a wonderful person. I have known her since 1972 and it was obvious that she really enjoyed life and loved her family very much. She was a very compassionate person and had a great sense of humour.
We last visited Roxie during October 2014 and she was full of life and was very happy to see us. She told us many times, during our visit, that she was so happy that we dropped in.
We will always remember Roxie.
Our sincere condolences, John and Cecile Burns
Chris & Cindy
We are sorry to hear the passing of your grandmother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family.
Blair and Jean Douglas
Our sympathy to all the family. Roxie loved her gardens and her community. She will be missed.
Betty (orde)Magee
I knew Roxie many,many long years ago.Also knew both her parents.Roxie was a kind,sweet lady.My condolences go out to remaining family members.God Bless
Shirley Frank
My thoughts and prayers go out to all Roxie’s family during this sad time.She was a wonderful lady! I loved talking with her.Many times we would have a chat when her and Lloyd would come shopping to Zellers.I always had to mention her beautiful flower gardens and get a few gardening tips! She was loved and will be sadly missed by everyone.
Anne Kempton
My sincere condolences to family and friends in the passing of your loved on. Roxie always had this infectious laughter, a warm smile on her face and a gentle hug for me when she came to visit. I enjoyed the times in Harmony when she was selling Avon products. Roxie always made me feel special and loved. I enjoyed her showing me the beautiful flower gardens and sharing a cup of tea with great conversation. She will be dearly missed.
“Memories are on thing no one can take away from us”.
Rest in Peace.
Lucille Whynot
I have missed her gardens these past few years. My sincere condolences to the family.
Terje and Barb Rogers
So many memories of Roxie! She was a classy lady with a marvellous sense of humor. She will be missed.
Mya Uhlman
Both myself and my boys always enjoyed visiting Roxie and will remember her fondly as one of our close neighbours. Sorry I was unable to come and celebrate her life with you.
Denise and Kenny Davey
My deepest sympathy to all of Roxie’s family. Although I only had the pleasure of meeting her once, I have heard a great deal about her through her daughter-in-law Carolyn. I know she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carolyn, Chris – you know where we are if you need anything at all.
Denise
Gilford and Donna Kempton
So sorry to hear of the passing of Roxie, Roxie was a loving woman we are sure gonna miss her..
Darlene Sawler
Roxie will be missed greatly by all . She touched so many lives in so many ways. Gone but never forgotten. Thinking of you all at this time.
Amy Frayle ad Family, London, Ontario
We last saw Roxie in 2010. Enjoyed a short visit with her, reminiscing about old times. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all her family and friends. She will be missed.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Roxie was a lovely lady, We will miss seeing her at exhibition time and also her beautiful flowers.
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with her family and friends.
Alice Acker
I am sorry I just heard of your loss. Roxie was a wonderful woman. We were all blessed by her loving heart and beautiful spirit. We were very blessed to have had many wonderful memories. Blessed that she and Lloyd were part of our lives.