Basil Thomas Markey, 85, of Lindsay, NB passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at The Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville, NB. Basil was born in Hartford, NB, on December 14, 1922, son of the late Mathew and Annie (Gallagher) Markey. Basil is survived by three daughters; Donna Hamilton (Robert), Belleville, NB, Barbara Springer (Winston), Waterville, NB, Susan Dukeshire, Woodstock, NB, nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren, special friend Ruth Allen, Fredericton, NB and her family, brother, Earl Markey, Hartford, NB, sister, Helen Fewer, Woodstock, NB, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Basil was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Culberson), daughter, Elizabeth, and a grandson Billy. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 at The Carleton Funeral Home 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville, NB from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 11 AM from St. Gertrude's Catholic Church, Woodstock, NB with Fr. Bill Brennan as celebrant. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Calvary Cemetery Fund or a memorial of the donor's choice. Service Information