Hildred V. “Hoodie” Olsen

OLSEN- Hildred V. “Hoodie”, 85, of Riverview, NB, formerly of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital, Moncton on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 with her family by her side.

Born in Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Chandler) Thorbourne.

She worked for the Liverpool Post Office for many years. She was also a past member of the Liverpool Business and Professional Women’s Club and served as treasurer. Hoodie was a member of the Trinity Anglican Church and a past member of the A.C.W. and Altar Guild. In her later years she enjoyed knitting for charities, reading and listening to music but most of all being near her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son Duane (Elsie) of Riverview, NB and 3 grandchildren Tiffany, Mitchell and Alyssia. Half-sister Alta (Murphy).

She was predeceased by her husband Mitchell and her stepfather Arthur Freeman. Sisters Ester, Lucy, Margaret and Lina. Brothers Laurie, Bruce, Harry “Bud”, Perry, Ivan and George.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Judy Cross officiating in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Bog Road, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com