Obituary of Sally Ann McAllister

REGISTER HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE STREAM

Sally Ann McAllister, age 81, passed away peacefully at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on January 22, 2023. Sally was born in Saint John, NB on May 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Esther (Robson) Wilson. A resident of Fredericton since 1988, she was named Maritimer of the Week by Live at 5 in 2004. Sally was proud to have served as the Senior Bowling Coordinator at Kingswood Resort (Hanwell Bowling) from 1989 to 2014, where she was well-loved by both staff and bowlers. She was an avid dancer, dancing with the Elm Tree Square Dance Club and frequenting the dance floor at the Legion for many years. Having imbued them with a strong work ethic and sense of pride, Sally was most proud of her role as a mother and mentor to her children.

She is survived by James, her husband of 30 years; daughters Kimberly McAdam (Kenny), Hope McAdam Strickland, Jacquelyn Bray (Len), and Carolyne Albert-Garvey (Lee); sons Victor McAdam, Roland Albert (Donna), and John Paul Albert; 11 grandchildren, including Joseph who was unique in her life, 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Nolan, Ellen Wilson, Trudy Taylor, and Tracy-Lee Saunders; brothers, Mark Wilson, Larry Wilson, and Shane Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Faith Westcott, Becky Wilson, Nancy Bradley, and Mary Woodland.

Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 12-2 pm; followed by a Memorial Service at 2 pm with Rev. Ralph Irving officiating.  The service will also be available through www.yorkfh.com (Register at top of the obituary).  Interment will take place in Fredericton Rural Cemetery at a later date.  For those who wish, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.  Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com.