Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Cripps of Miramichi, NB, on June 15, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 17th, 1948, in Chatham, NB, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Alicia (Fairman) Spray, and was the last of her several brothers and sisters to pass.

Mary will be greatly missed by her daughter, Rebecca Colbourne; son-in-law, David; her two grandchildren: William and Jordan Colbourne; long-time partner, Robert Manuel; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Mary was predeceased by her brothers: William (late Carole) Spray, David (Peggy) Spray, Charles (Rose) Spray; and by her sisters: Margaret (late Merrill) Matchett, Pat (Glen) Arnold, Jean (Andrew) Arsenault, and infant sister, Helen.

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