Alda Eliza Ann (Tozer) Sherrard

Alda Eliza Ann (Tozer) Sherrard of Sunny Corner passed away peacefully at Vondy House on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born in Sunny Corner, she was the daughter of the late Harriet and Elvin Tozer. She worked for NB Telephone Co. and in various government positions, serving in clerical and supervisory roles before becoming a homemaker and full-time mother to her four daughters. Alda was a lifelong member of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church in Sunny Corner. She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren, and took great pride in caring for those she loved, treasuring time spent with each of them.

She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 62 years, Sherman Sherrard of Sunny Corner; four daughters, Judy Denby (Peter) of Maine, Heather Mutch (Leslie) of Lyttleton, Harriet Silliker (Jeff) of Sunny Corner, and Kara Sherrard (Brian) of Ottawa; two sisters, Betty Field (late Stewart) of Murray Corner and Mona Tozer of Miramichi; two brothers, Joseph Tozer (late Myrna) of Truro, NS, and Vernon Tozer (Pauline) of Brantford, ON; five grandchildren, Emma, Jillian, Jace, Henry, and Cecelia, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Daina, Frank, Elvin, Hixon, and Lorne, and two infant sisters.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Vondy House for the compassionate care provided to Alda. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who helped support her comfort and well-being at home and assisted with her transition to Vondy House. Your kindness, dedication, and care were deeply appreciated by Alda and her family.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Northumberland Funeral Home on Monday, June 1, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Northumberland Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Tom Ettinger officiating. Interment will take place in the Boom Road Presbyterian Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Vondy House or to a memorial of one's choice.

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Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home & Crematorium, 102 Pleasant St., telephone (506) 622-7741.

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