1941-2026
It is with broken hearts the family of Mabel Priscilla (Irving) Groom announce her passing at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on May 30, 2026. Born in St. Stephen NB on April 9, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Alice (Lever) Irving.
A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Mabel will be forever missed by her husband, Wesley Groom of Pennfield NB; her children: Michael (Linda) Groom of St. Stephen NB, Ron Groom of Pennfield NB, Susan (Duane) Scott of Pennfield NB, Heather (Allan) Flewelling of St. Andrews NB and Greg (Angie) Groom of St. George NB; her grandchildren: Jason, Erica, Stephen, Alex, Krysten, Matthew, Jessica, Adam, Brooke, Jacob, Ian and Brennan; 14 great-grandchildren; and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Mabel was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Irving, and by her sister, Kathleen Lord.
A well-known and loved individual in our community, Mabel, along with her husband Wesley, were the owners and operators of McKay’s Restaurant in Pennfield. Prior to her retirement, Mabel also worked as a cook and manager at Friend’s Restaurant in St. George for a number of years. As her children were growing up, Mabel took pride in their family home being the neighbourhood drop in for all the local children. She and Wesley gladly took in, fed and clothed all the local kids and they made sure no one ever went without. As her family grew, she looked forward to the large gatherings and being surrounded by love. Known for her cooking and desserts, her family always looked forward to Mabel’s contribution to any gathering. Mabel was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Granite Chapter # 15 in St. George and was a prior member of the St. George Curling Club. Mabel was known as a hard-working mom and grandmother, with the kindest heart. Her love and devotion to her family will be sadly missed but forever remembered with love and gratitude.
Resting at Christ Church (Anglican), Pennfield NB with visiting on Wednesday, June 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. The service will be held at the church on Thursday, June 4th at 2:00 pm with Rev. Canon Caleb Twinamatsiko officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the IWK Children’s Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.