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MAPPLEBECK, RETA - Reta Blanche Mapplebeck (nee Howe) passed away at her residence October 23, 2005 Loch Lomond Villa, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Eric Mapplebeck and daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Noddin) Howe. Reta worked in the City Market as a Clerk and later owner of Slocum and Ferris where her many customers appreciated her happy personality. On her retirement the then Mayor of Saint John "Elsie Wayne" presented her with a scroll nominating her "Honorary Deputy Market Clerk". Reta was a faithful member of Tabernacle United Baptist Church at Haymarket Square involved in many areas of God's work there. A member of the Choir, Sunday School, Mission Circle, social committee, also a life member of the U.B.W.M.U. After retirement she volunteered at "Hair Care" Saint John Regional Hospital receiving a pin of acknowledgement at that time. Reta has always been a kind and loving person even through many trials she always had a smile. Surviving are two sisters Mrs. Thelma Exkstrom and Mrs. Helen Fry; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers Owen Howe and Gordon Howe; sister Mrs. Grace Steeves; and infant siblings. Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday October 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. The family would appreciate donations made to Tabernacle United Baptist Church, Loch Lomond Villa Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice. www.fundyfuneralhome.com [Telegraph-Journal]