All Obituaries

With broken hearts, we announce Barry’s passing at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2019 following a sudden and brief  illness. Born in Logwood, Jamaica, March 24, 1960, he immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1971 and became a proud Canadian citizen at the age of 14. Barry worked with his hands and could do anything he set his mind to. He worked at many things over the years – from the CP railyards to dispatching for a towing company to property...

Gerald E. DeWitt, age 88, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Mill Cove Nursing Home, NB. He is survived by children Donna Munn, Geraldine Blunston, Kenneth and Steven (Michael Young); Barbara Gunderson, who was like a daughter to him; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by parents Hazen and Grace (Tracy); his beloved wife of 66 years, Margaret (Desaulniers); siblings Albert, Mary and Robert; and son-in-law Eric Munn.   Born in...

Howe, Olivia Florence Brawn, of Welsford, NB passed away on October 15, 2019 at the age of 95.  She was the daughter of the late Florence (London) and Archibald Brawn and wife of the late Gordon Howe. Olivia is survived by her son Terrance (Carolyn) Howe, sisters: Frances Lingley, Doris Robison, brother Leslie Brawn,  two sisters in law; Nellie Brawn, Rose Brawn, grandson Stuart (Denise) Howe, 5 great grand children and 1 great, great grandchild, several nieces and nephews,...

Mersereau, Bruce Randall Arnold. It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Bruce Mersereau at his home on October 4, 2019. He was born in Fredericton NB on March 29, 1965 to the late Glenwood and Joyce Mersereau (Gallager). Bruce is survived by his daughter Mia Mersereau, brothers Allan, Gene, (Joanne), James; Sisters Frances Gallagher, Brenda Perrin (Blake), Kathryn Mersereau-Phillips and Nancy Davenport (Wes Hill); as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Russell, Adelard Joseph (Babe), passed away at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital surrounded by his family on September 22, 2019   Babe, as everyone knew him, was born in Chatham Head, NB on June 25, 1944. He was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction most of his working life. Survived by three sisters; Elizabeth Russell, Celina McCann and Rosemarie Russell all of Fredericton Junction.   Predeceased by his parents – Peter Russell (Lagaciville, NB)  and Harriet...

Peterson, Marjorie Mellor. July 23, 1923 –Sept 15, 2019 Marjorie passed away peacefully on Sunday Sept 15, 2019 at the White Rapids Manor in Fredericton Junction at the age of 96. She was the loving wife of Clinton Peterson who predeceased her in 2007. Marjorie was born in Manchester England where she grew up and met Clinton who was a Canadian Soldier. They married in 1944 and she came to Canada as a war bride.   She was a loving stay at home Mom to Betty Currie, Stephen...

Comeau, Theresa Joyce (Jordan).  It is with great sadness, that the family of Theresa Comeau announce her passing on September 10, 2019 at White Rapids Manor. Theresa was surrounded with the love of her family by her side. She was born in Digby, NS on March 28, 1932 to the late Edna (Doucette) and Archibald Jordan, and was the loving wife of the late Henry Comeau. Theresa was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She was a fantastic cook and worked as a...

It is with great sadness, that the family of John Robinson Kelly announce his passing, after a long battle of heart disease, at home on September  9, 2019. John was born in Welsford, NB on August 18, 1948 to the late Marjorie (Burton) and Milton Kelly. John is survived by his wife Rose Kelly, step-daughters: Patricia (John) Whittaker, Debra (Mike) George, two brothers: Danny and Frank , four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Besides his parents, He is predeceased by a sister...

PHILLIPS, LINDA ELIZABETH Our peace as a family rests in the knowledge that Linda has fought the good fight, kept her faith and has gone on to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Hospice House, Fredericton, NB, we know her presence with the Lord has become more valuable than her absence on earth.  She was born on October 15, 1963 in Summerside, PEI, the daughter of the late Reuben Arthur Jr. and Shirley (Wier) Chappell.  Linda and her husband, served the...

Dawson (McCracken), Karen Today a limb fell from our family tree but the roots remain strong. On August 6, 2019 Karen Elizabeth (McCracken) Dawson transitioned to heaven.  All of us family, Cam, Tarah Barwise, Jennie (Jeremy Smith) and Seth Thomas (Molly) as well as 5 grandchildren, brothers Danny (Evelyn), David (Jane), Paul (Verna) and sister-in-law Rose McCracken with their families will miss her love, laughter, energy and most sincere hugs anyone could receive. Awaiting Karen in...