Andrea 'Dree' Clowater, 24, died Friday (March 25, 2005), surrounded by her immediate family and fiancé, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst. Andrea had fought a short courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Fredericton, on August 15, 1980, she was the daughter of Wayne and Colette (Bernier) Clowater.
Besides her parents, of North Tetagouche, she is survived by her best friend and fiancé, Stephen Banks, of Port Hawksbury, NS.
One brother: Christopher Clowater of Fredericton
One sister: Kathryn Clowater of Fredericton
Paternal grandmother, Doris Clowater (Wilson) of Dallard des Ormeaux, Que.
Maternal grandparents, Philippe and Alice (Roy) Bernier of Bathurst
Maternal great-grandmother, Catherine Roy of Bathurst
Many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was pre-deceased by her paternal grandfather, Hudson Clowater.
Andrea graduated in 2004 from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and was a very caring and loving Registered Nurse (RN). A hard working student, she was on the Dean's list at graduation. She had worked at the Dr. Everett Chalmer's Hospital in Fredericton, and last fall she moved to Port Hawksbury, NS, where she was employed at the Strait Richmond Hospital. She was very active and was a Brownie, Girl Guide and in Pathfinder while growing up, member of the First United Church in Bathurst, counselor for Elmtree Youth Camp, student nurse at Camp Rotary, Grand Lake, member of the Bathurst Youth Singers, a proctor for Tibbits Residence at UNB, employee of the month and employee of the year while working at McDonald's in Bathurst, member of New Brunswick Nurses Association, member of Nova Scotia College of Registered Nurses and member of the Rotary Club in Port Hawsbury, NS. She enjoyed running, cross country skiing, hiking, camping, being with young children, painting, drawing and cooking.
There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. A memorial Service will be held on Tuesday (March 29th, 2005) at 11:00 a.m. from the First United Church, St. Patrick St., Bathurst.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home, Bathurst.
For anyone wishing to send tokens of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.