It is with great sadness that the family of Maureen Dorothy Fitzgerald (Moe) announces her passing on December 4, 2016 at the age of 82. Maureen Dorothy (Clarke) Fitzgerald was born on October 27, 1934 in Poplar England. She was the daughter of the late Reginald and Linda (Hurst) Clarke. Maureen worked as a seamstress, painting model soldiers and sales. She married Albert and they had 4 children. Maureen was widowed in the 1970s, but carried on raising her family single handedly. In her mid 50’s she moved (emigrated) to Canada and restarted her life with her daughter. Maureen was very well known socially and also for her work as a home support worker. She worked at many jobs throughout her life, having a very strong work ethics. She enjoyed music and loved Tom Jones and the bands Queen and Meatloaf. She loved her dogs Dobie and Cooco her faithful companions over the years. She is now resting peacefully with husband (Mac) and her two loyal and loved pets. Maureen was a very strong independent, determined and self-sufficient woman. She had a great very dry and cheeky sense of humour and was kind hearted and gentle. She will be sadly missed by her loving son, Tony and his wife Ruth of Sussex and her daughter, Anita and her husband Jason Collins (and of course Gordon) of Knightville. She will also be sadly missed by her very special friend, Isobel Vey (puzzle buddy). She was predeceased by her husband, Albert (Mac); her infant daughter, Eileen; her brother, Reginald Clarke and her pet dogs: Dobie and Cocco. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176). In Honor of Maureen's wishes, no visitation or funeral will be held. The family would like to express special thanks to Isobel; Maureen’s wonderful next door neighbors: Chris and Wayne Bell. Also special thanks to Heather, her homemaker; Dr. O’Neill; Todd and the Extra Mural nurses and everyone else who supported her in order for her to remain in her home. For those wishing to make donations, the family suggests the Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John or small gifts to seniors in nursing homes.