Obituary of Belinda A. Spires

SPIRES BELINDA  Ann (STICKNEY)  - Belinda passed away peacefully with family at her side, on February 16, 2021.  Born in St. Stephen, NB, January 31, 1950, Belinda was the daughter of the late William John (Jack) Stickney  of St. Andrews, NB.

      Besides her father Jack, Belinda was predeceased by her dearest aunt, Emma (Stickney) Winans, who played a major role in her upbringing and her infant brother, William James.

     Surviving besides her husband Bryan of 50 years, Belinda leaves behind her daughter Barbara and son – in – law Mike England of Chamcook, NB, daughter Bridgette and partner Jeremy Wallace of Halifax, NS and her only special grand daughter Sydney England of St. Andrews, NB. Belinda was comforted and truly treasured by her special brothers and sisters in – law, Daryl and Christine Spires, of St. Stephen and Stephen and Tammy Spires of Creasey Lake, NB as well as  nephew Jarvis and niece Brooke.

     Belinda worked as office manager, receptionist and chairside Dental Assistant at her husband’s Dental office at the St. Andrews Health Centre for 46 years.

    As a lifetime member of All Saints Anglican Church, St. Andrews. Belinda was a former chair member, Junior Girls Auxillary Leader and for many years, Church Envelope Secretary. Belinda was a former member of the Heather Curling Club of St. Andrews, a former board member of the Ross Memorial Library and a past drama member of the St. Andrews “Music, Art, Drama”  club.

     Belinda and her husband Bryan were founding members of the “By – The – Sea Rounders” Round Dance Club. They are past president’s of the “Round Dance Leader’s Association of NB”and past president’s of the “Maritime Caller’s and Cuer’s Association” and past president’s of the “Town and Country Square Dance Club” of St. Stephen, NB. Bryan & Belinda taught and cued for 35 years in the three Maritime provinces and Maine.

     Belinda was an avid reader and loved many different genres. She was also an avid knitter who made many a kitty blanket over the many years for her “grand kittens” and the SPCA. She also knit scarves for family and her grand daughters’ hockey teams.

     Belinda’s love of family, sense of humour, empathy for others and her way with teaching others as well as placing her family and others before herself, is a true tribute to her. May she rest in peace.

     Following cremation, a private family service of Christian Burial and interment will be held.

     In lieu of flowers donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com

    Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110)