It is with sadness the family of Reta B. Dickinson announce her passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, NB on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Born in Honeydale, N.B., daughter of the late Kenneth and Lillian Townes.

Reta is survived by her son, Lewis McLaughlin (Ann), daughter, Lorraine McLaughlin, ten grandchildren, Eugene McLaughlin, Sandi McLaughlin, Jennifer Rancourt, Jessica McLaughlin, Jeremy McLaughlin, Connor McLaughlin, Ashley McLaughlin, Dylan McLaughlin, Tiffany Doucet, Nicole Gardner, sixteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son, Carl, four brothers, Basil, Orville, Murray, and Elton Townes, companion, Edmund Richard.

Resting at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB. from where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Interment at Moores Mills Cemetery, Moores Mills, N.B.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, NB Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mehanfuneralhome.ca