Hossack- at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB. May 05,2004 just days before her 90th birthday. Annie L.( Douglas) Hossack of 2 Porter Street St. Stephen NB. Wife of the late Carman J. Hossack. Annie was born at New Jeruselm on May 9th 1914, she was the eldest of five daughters of William and Margaret (Bates) Douglas. Annie attended Teachers College in Fredericton, N.B. and taught school for several years in southern N.B. she met and married Carman Hossack at Oak Hill N.B.in 1937. together they raised three children and lived in St. Stephen, N.B. all of her life until her death. She and Carman bought “Berts Diner” in 1953 reconstructing “Carmans Diner” in 1962 which they operated successfully for many years . Carmans Diner remains a Hossack family business and now a landmark in St. Stephen, N.B. area. Annie was a life long member of Union Street Atlantic Baptist Church, immersing herself in church activities. She taught Sunday School and Bible Classes and was a life time member of the Baptist Guild and Missionary Society. Also a member of the Charlotte County Hospital Auxillary. Survived by one son Royce of Kingston, NY. and one daughter Donna of St. Stephen, N.B. 9 grandchildren,12 great grandchildren, 2 sisters Susie and Grace and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one son Dennis.Rested at the S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd. 23 Main St. St. Stephen. Visitation was held Friday May 07,2004 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.Annie has requested a private family funeral service will be held with Rev. Dr. Garth Williams officiating. Carmans Diner was closed on Saturday afternoon May 8, 2004. Annies family invited her friends to join them at Carmans Diner at 4:00 P.M. to help them celebrate her life. Words are failing to express the sadness her death has brought to the family and friends but she knew where she was going and so do we, we will miss her so much. Interment was in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery, St. Stephen, NB.For those who wish memorials to the NB. Heart and Stroke Fund or donors choice would be appreciated by the family. Pall Bearers were family members and friends of the family, Royce Hossack, Bernard McFarlane Sr. , Vern Gard, Darren Thomas, Joe Smith and Neil Hossack.
