Obituary of Eileen Alcorn

Eileen Patricia Alcorn of Fredericton, formerly of Penobsquis, New Brunswick passed away peacefully at Windsor Court Retirement Residence on September 16, 2024.

Born on January 24, 1930 in Moncton, NB, she was the eldest child of the late Spurgeon and Nettie (Tower) Crossman. Eileen is survived by her sister-in-law Molly Crossman of St. John’s NFLD, five nieces and nephews, twelve grand-nephews and six grand-nieces.

In addition to her parents, Eileen was predeceased by her first husband, Sydney Alcorn, second husband Murray Justason, her brother Murray (Molly) Crossman, her sister Inez Copp, brother-in-law Robert Copp, niece Beth Blinder and nephew Stephen Copp.

Eileen and her late husband, Sydney, owned and operated a restaurant in Houlton, Maine, and then Alcorn’s White Birch Restaurant in Penobsquis, until Sydney’s passing in 1989.  Eileen and Sydney spent many vacations at their winter home in Lakeland, Florida.

Eileen and Murray Justason married in 2002 and resided in Penobsquis until Murray’s passing in 2017.

Eileen was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church in Sussex, NB.

Several years following Murray’s passing, Eileen moved to Fundy Royal Manor, in Hillsborough, NB.  In March, 2023 nephew Danny Copp and his wife Rhonda Thomas assisted Eileen in her move to Windsor Court in Fredericton where she resided until her passing. 

Eileen dearly missed her home in Penobsquis and her friend and neighbour Daniel Graham would often pick her up in Hillsborough, and take her to her home for a visit and then return her to Hillsborough – after a visit to the Dairy Queen in Sussex!

Eileen’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the management and staff of Windsor Court, Fredericton and Fundy Royal Manor, Hillsborough and to Dr Bakezadeh for the wonderful care provided to Eileen, and to her friend and neighbour, Daniel Graham, for his friendship and support provided to Eileen and her family over the years.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wallace Funeral Home (34 Sunnyside Dr., Sussex) 506-433-1176. A visitation will take place at Faith Bible Baptist Fellowship, 33 Pine St, Sussex, NB, on Friday, September 20 from1-2pm. A Celebration of Eileen's life will take place immediately following at 2:00pm with Pastor Tim MacDonald officiating.

Burial will take place at Cardwell Cemetery, Penobsquis, NB.

Donations made to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Donations and personal condolences to the family may be made through www.wallacefuneralhome.com