Joseph Orien Roy
06 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Tue 09 Dec 2014 11:00 AM
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church

Resting Location: Davidson’s Funeral Home, 597 Old King George Hwy.
Visitation Period: Mon, December 9: 2-4, 7-9
Donations/Wishes: St. Mary’s Restoration Fund or the Miramichi Senior Citizens Home Veterans Unit

Comments
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Orien Roy who passed away at the age of 97 at The Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, Veterans Unit on Saturday December 6, 2014.

Orien is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine ne. Savoie , two daughters Jacqueline Roy-Patterson (Richard) of Miramichi and Francine Roy-Charron (Charles) of St. George, two grandsons Adam Patterson of Halifax and Justin Charron of Saint John. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Orien was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Orien was predeceased by his parents Leger Roy and Angelique Doucet of Beaverbrook, brothers Edgar (Hedweidge), Emile (Mary), Victorin, Clifford, Rheal, Ernest and two sisters Simone Gallant (Romeo) and Lucienne. He was also predeceased by infant sister Germaine and infant brother Ernest.

Orien was a veteran of WWII having seen combat in Normandy with le Regiment de la Chaudière. He was injured at war and spent 3 months in a field hospital in England. He then returned to the front and was present at the liberation of France and Holland. He was recently awarded the rank of Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor from the Government of France. Upon his return after war he worked for CN as a snow plough operator and maintenance foreman until his retirement. He was a member of Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and of Legion Branch # 10.

Orien loved to garden and took great pride in his vegetable and flower gardens. He loved his family and took great pride in his grandsons.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Mary’s Restoration Fund or The Miramichi Senior Citizens Home (Veterans Unit).

Arrangements are in the care of Davidson’s Funeral Home, 622-7464 and online at www.davidsonsfh.com, your family-owned, family-operated funeral home.

Irene Mae Johnston
05 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Tue 09 Dec 2014 02:00 PM
Meadows Funeral Home Chapel

Resting Location: Meadows Funeral Home
Visitation Period: Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM
Donations/Wishes: Little Southwest Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or one’s choice

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The death of Mrs. Irene Mae (MacTavish) Johnston, wife of the late Melvin Johnston of Sunny Corner and formerly of Sillikers, NB occurred on Friday, November 5, 2014 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital at the age of 85.Born in Cassilis, NB, she was the daughter of the late Forrester and Ida (Mullin) MacTavish. Irene was a homemaker and loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, gardening and her birds.

Irene is survived by: one daughter: Lue Stewart (Claude) of Halcomb, NB; one son: Lunn (Marilyn) of Calgary, AB; six grandchildren: Lunn, Claudia, Colin, Robert, Laurie Lee and Shane; five great grandchildren: Cortney, Zachary, Craig ,Shawndra and Chelsey and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Irene is predeceased by: one son: Laurie; one sister: Jean Dunnett; one brother: John MacTavish; one great grandson: Brody.

The family will receive visitors at Meadows Funeral Home on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from Meadows Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 2 PM with Pastor Gary Countway officiating.Burial will take place in the Little Southwest Baptist Church Cemetery later in the spring.
In Irene’s memory, donations may be made to the Little Southwest Baptist Church Cemetery or to a memorial of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Meadows Funeral Home, 150 Northwest Road, Sunny Corner, NB.Telephone: 506-622-3600.
Funeral services provided by:Bell’s Funeral Home

Thelma Veryl Phair
04 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Sat 13 Dec 2014 02:00 PM
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Next of Kin: Marvin Phair

No Visitation

Donations/Wishes: Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, or to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

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Thelma Veryl (Haight) Phair, of Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the age of 88.

Born in Mossbank, Saskatchewan, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Ludlow) Haight. She worked as a Municipal Secretary in Saskatchewan, and is a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

She will be sadly missed by her son Marvin Phair (Penny) of Miramichi; sister-in-law Ruth Mullin of Miramichi; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Harry Phair, and sister Floraine Wagner.

At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014, from Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1040 King George Hwy, Miramichi, at 2 pm.

As expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, or to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home, 102 Pleasant St., telephone (506) 622-7741
Funeral services provided by:Northumberland Funeral Home

Stella Marie Forrest
08 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Fri 12 Dec 2014 11:00 AM
St Michael’s Basilica, Miramichi, NB

Resting Location: Maher’s Funeral Home Miramichi, NB
Visitation Period: Thurs Dec 11: 2-4 & 7-9
Donations/Wishes: As expressions of sympathy donations to the New Brunswick Extra Mural Program or the Miramichi Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated

David Charles Comfort
Passed on: December 09 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
December 13 2014 11:30 AM
Davidson’s Funeral Home Chapel

Resting Location
Davidson’s Funeral Home

Visiting Period
Fri, Dec 12: 2-4 & 7-9

Wishes

In memory of David donations may be made to the Henry Cormier Lodge “Tree of Hope” or a memorial of ones choice would be appreciated.

Comments

Mr. David Charles Comfort husband of Claudine (Daigle) Comfort of Brown Road, Miramichi, passed away Tuesday evening at Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 63. Born in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Owen and Helena (Matchett) Comfort. He was a Painter and also worked at Newcastle Lumber. He was a avid horse shoe and dart players and also was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

Besides his wife Claudine he is survived by one daughter, Wendy Lee Appleby (Eric) of Duron ON, two sons, David Jr. Comfort at home and Daniel Comfort of Miramichi, two sisters, Libby Toroskie (Doug) of Winnipeg and Debbie Rogers (Andy) of Alliston ON, two brothers, Owen Comfort (Rita) of Dieppe and Paul Comfort (Linda) of Miramichi, three grandchildren, Lena, Grant and Quintin.

Mr. David Charles Comfort is resting at Davidson’s Funeral Home, 597 Old King George Hwy, with visitation on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday December 13, 2014, at 11:30 at Davidson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Father Paul LeBlanc officiating. Burial will be in St Patrick’s R C Cemetery later in the spring.

In memory of David donations may be made to the Dr. Henry Cormier Lodge “Tree of Hope”, or a memorial of ones choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements are in care of Davidson’s Funeral Home (622-7464) or online at www.davidsonsfh.com your family owned – family operated funeral home.

Joseph Richard Malley
11 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Mon 15 Dec 2014 11:00 AM
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary RC Church

Resting Location: Bell’s Funeral Home
Visitation Period: Sunday 2-4 & 7-9
Donations/Wishes: Memorial of one’s choice

Comments
The death of Joseph Richard Malley of the Miramichi Senior Citizen Home and formerly of Chatham Head, NB husband of Marie “Amanda” (Savoie) Malley, occurred at his residence on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the age of 95.

Born in Barryville, NB, Joseph was the son of the late Leonard and Josephine (LaPlante) Malley.

Joseph was a WW11 Veteran, retired from Sudbury, ON mines, was a pulp truck driver and also retired from North Shore Construction. Joseph was a handyman who liked to do home improvements around his home.

Joseph is survived by two daughters: Martha Saulnier (Lee) of Nelson, NB, Stella Savoy of Chatham Head, NB; three sons: Leo (Margaret Ann) of Sudbury, On, Lloyd and Gregory (Rita) all of Chatham Head, NB; brother Kenneth (Doris) of Chatham Head, NB; 10 grandchildren , six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Joseph is predeceased by infant son: Everett, sister: Lillian McGrath, brother: Norman and sister-in-law: Shirley.

Family will receive visitors at Bell’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the Nativity of the Blessed Mary Roman Catholic Church on Monday, December 15, 2014 @ 11 AM with Father Paul LeBlanc.

Burial will take place in St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cemetery later in the spring.
In Joseph’s memory a donation may be made to a memorial of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB; Telephone 622-3600

Mae Lou Jardine
10 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Sun 14 Dec 2014 02:00 PM
The Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel

No Visitation
Donations/Wishes: Miramichi Food Bank or Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

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The death of Mrs. Mae Lou Jardine, wife of Eric Jardine of Warwick Settlement, NB, occurred on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her residence at the age of 82.Born in Boom Road, NB, she was the daughter of the late Irvine and Ida McAllister.Mae was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting, quilting, sewing, baking and playing cards.
Besides her husband, Mae is survived by: three daughters: Joyce Donovan (Roland); Bonnie Sherrard (Jeffery) all of Warwick Settlement, NB; Lynda Flett (Leslie) of South Esk, NB; four sons: Sheldon (Dolores) of Warwick Settlement, NB; Carmen (Marilyn) of Nelson, NB; Mark (Elizabeth) of Chelmsford, NB; Daniel of Regina, SK; two brothers: Irvine “Junior” (Addie) of Boom Road, NB; Willis (Faye) of Toronto, ON; one sister-in-law: Jessie McAllister of Moncton, NB; 11 grandchildren: Michael, Julie, Amy, Eric, Nick, Matthew, David, Nigel, Gregory, Ava & Olivia; nine great grandchildren: Jordan, Madison, Jenna, David, Logan, Sarah, Haley, Mason & Owen and several nieces and nephews including two special nieces: Doris Hallihan & Grace Lawlor.

Besides her parents: Mae is predeceased by: infant daughter: Rolla Mae; sister: Sarah and brothers: Harvey, Carl, Boyd and Lorne.

At Mae’s request there will be no visitation at the funeral home.A public Funeral Service will be held from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2 PM with Willard Watling officiating.
In Mae’s memory, donations may be made to the Miramichi Food Bank or to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB.Telephone: 506-622-3600.

Edward J. MacDonald
Born: Tue., Dec. 8, 1959
Died: Tue., Dec. 9, 2014

Visiting
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Fri., Dec. 19, 2014
Location: Adams Funeral Home

Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 AM Sat., Dec. 20, 2014
Location: St. Michaels Basilica

Mississauga, Ont. – Edward John MacDonald, of Bromsgrove Road, Mississauga, Ont., and formerly of Springvale Ave., Miramichi and son of Mrs. Mary L. and the late Claude MacDonald, passed away suddenly in Mississauga, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the age of 55.

Born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, on December 8, 1959, he was the son of Mary L. (Smith) and the late Claude MacDonald. He was a management employee of Canadian Tire Corp., employed in the shipping & receiving dept. He attended St. Michaels Basilica, Miramichi.

He is survived by his mother, Mary L. MacDonald; four sisters, Gail MacDonald, Catherine MacDonald, Judy Cable (Terry) and Lynn Mercure (Gerard), all of Miramichi; one brother, Gerald MacDonald (Joan), of Ajax, Ont.; six nieces & nephews, Zach, Karrie, Nathan, Kira, Jarrad, Chase; three great nieces & nephews, Valentina, Ethan, Alexis. He was predeceased by his father, Claude MacDonald in 2009.

Visiting will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Friday, December 19, 2014, from 2-4 pm only. Mass of Christian will be celebrated from St. Michaels Basilica on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at 11 am, conducted by Father Leon Creamer, assisted by Father John Fraser. Interment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery, later in the spring.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to any charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca

Francois Manuel
Passing Date: 21 Dec 2014
Funeral Date: Sat 27 Dec 2014
Funeral Time: 11:00 AM
Funeral Location: ST Anne Roman Catholic Church, Baie Sainte-Anne, NB
Next of Kin: -
Resting Location: Baie Sainte-Anne Slumberoom, Baie Sainte-Anne, NB
Visitation Period: Sat Dec 27: 9am until time of the funeral
Wishes: As expressions of sympathy donations to the memorial of ones choice would be appreciated

Comments
Ce n`est pas sans larmes que nous annonçons le décès de notre père François Manuel décédé le dimanche 21 décembre, 2014 à l’âge de 56 ans. Il demeurait à Baie Ste-Anne et était le fils d`Anthime Manuel et Viola Jenkins.

Il laisse dans le deuil, ses deux filles adorées Céline Durelle (Denis) de Dieppe et Mélodie Martin (Jeffrey) de Memramcook, ainsi que son ex-conjointe Solange Savoie de Baie Sainte-Anne.

Également dans le deuil sont ses frères : Robert (Gilberte) de Pointe-Sapin, Jean-Guy (Jacinthe), ses sœurs : Denise Manuel, Astrid Thibodeau (Lucien), Donalda Thériault (Roméo) de Miramichi, Gisele Hickey (Andy) et Sharon Martin (Francis). Ses filleuls : Ginette, Ève, Mikael, et Jean-Yves ainsi que plusieurs neveux et nièces. Outre ses parents, il fut précédé dans la tombe par ses frères Carl et Julien.

Habile de ses mains il a travaillé de nombreuses années à son propre compte comme charpentier pour ensuite devenir un grand pêcheur de homard, hareng et de thon.

La famille recevra parents et amis le samedi 27 décembre à compter de 9 heures jusqu’à l’heure des funérailles. Celles-ci auront lieu à 11 heures en Église Sainte-Anne.

Un don à la paroisse Sainte-Anne serait apprécié.

La direction des funérailles a été confiée à la maison funèrbe Maher’s de Miramichi.

Aaron Jonathan Somers
18 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Sun 28 Dec 2014 03:00 PM
J.A. Snow Funeral Home
339 Lacewood Dr. Halifax, NS

Resting Location: J.A. Snow Funeral Home (339 Lacewood Dr, Halifax,NS)
Visitation Period: Sun Dec 28: 1-3 pm
Donations/Wishes: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust fund for his children Arianna and Kaiden Somers and Arica Leigh Hatcher at your local TD branch.

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Aaron Jonathan Somers
(1981 – 2014)

Aaron Jonathan Somers who resided in Clayton Park, NS, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2014, at the age of 33. He is survived by parents, Richard Somers of Miramichi, NB, and Velma Somers of Halifax, NS; his children, daughter Arianna Somers (age 10), and son, Kaiden Somers (age 7) and their mother, Tiffany Fairman; as well as his one month old daughter, Arica Leigh Hatcher and her mother, Ashley Brown-Hatcher. He is also survived by sister, Andrea Somers and brother, Andrew Somers; grandparents, Harry and Lulu Somers of Miramichi, NB, and pre-deceased by grandparents, Lorne and Dorothy Whippie of Truro, NS. Aaron spent his school years in Lower Sackville, NS and later moved to Miramichi, NB and Grande Prairie, AB. He was known for his love of boxing, weight lifting and UFC fighting. Aaron was a loving and dedicated father and wonderful friend to many.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A visitation and viewing will be held for family and friends on Sunday, December 28, at J. A. Snow Funeral home (339 Lacewood Dr. Halifax 902-455-0531) from 1:00 – 3:00 PM followed by funeral service and reception at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a trust fund for his children Arianna and Kaiden Somers and Arica Leigh Hatcher at your local TD Branch.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive
Halifax, NS, B3S0E1, telephone (902) 455-0531

Eileen Elsie Bransfield
23 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Mon 29 Dec 2014 02:00 PM
St. Andrews United Church, Wellington Street

Resting Location: Davidson’s Funeral Home, 597 Old King George Hwy.
Visitation Period: Sun Dec.28: 7-9
Donations/Wishes: Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, St. Mark’s United Church Cemetery or Memorial of one’s choice

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Mrs. Eileen Elsie(Bromley)Bransfield of Miramichi Senior Citizens Home passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 86.

Eileen was born October 23, 1928 in Canterbury, Kent, England. She was the daughter of Edwin and Doris Kate (Worthington) Bromley. Eileen came to Canada as a War Bride to Robert Bransfield. She was a member of the former St. Mark’s United Church, Douglastown, a member of the Douglastown Senior Citizens and the New Brunswick War Brides. She loved music, gardening, bird watching and spending time with family.

She is survived by her three children: Richard, Robert (Betty Ann) and Carol Johnston (Lee) all of Miramichi; nine grandchildren and thirteen great –grandchildren and a sister, Ruth of North Carolina as well as two sisters-in-law, Jean and Peggy of England.

Mrs. Eileen Bransfield will be resting at Davidson’s Funeral Home, 597 Old King George Highway, Miramichi, with visitation on Sunday 7-9 pm.

The Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 29, 2014 at 2pm from St. Andrew’s United Church with Rev. Ross Wiseman and Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark’s Cemetery, Douglastown later in the spring.

At the request of the family, donations to Miramichi Senior Citizens Home, St. Mark’s United Church Cemetery or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements in care of Davidson’s Funeral Home, 622-7464 on online at www.davidsonsfh.com, your family-owned, family-operated funeral home.

Simon A. Kingston
Born: Sat., Oct. 2, 1920
Died: Fri., Dec. 26, 2014

Visiting
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sun., Dec. 28, 2014
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Mon., Dec. 29, 2014
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Mon., Dec. 29, 2014
Location: Adams Funeral Home

Funeral Service
2:00 PM Tue., Dec. 30, 2014
Location: St. Marys Anglican Church

Miramichi – Simon Alexander Kingston, widower of the late Alma Kingston, of Center St., Miramichi, passed away at his residence on Friday morning, December 26, 2014, at the age of 94.

Born in Bay du Vin, on October 2, 1920, he was the son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Kingston) Kingston. He was a retired self employed businessman being the founder of both Kingston Fuels Ltd., as well as Kingston Car Wash Ltd. He was a dedicated member of St. Marys Anglican Church; a former Church Warden, member of Vestry and member of the Cemetery Committee, of his church. He was a member of Branch # 18, F. & AM; a member of the Miramichi Shrine Club.

He was a Veteran of the Second World War, serving overseas with the Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.); a member of Branch # Royal Canadian Legion, Miramichi.

He is survived by three sons, Leonard (Kathy), Weldon (Patsy) and Sandy (Mary), all of Miramichi; one brother, Donald Kingston (Theresa), of Hamilton, Ont.; one son in law, Bill Whalen, of Miramichi; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews, including three special caregivers, Wendy & Diane Butler and Linda Moar. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Alma MacKay, in 2000; one daughter, Roberta Whalen; one grandson, Randy Kingston; four sisters, Emily, Minnie, Myrtle, Della; five brothers, Richard, Norman, Allen, Harry, Jimmy.

Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Sunday, from 7-9 pm and Monday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held from St. Marys Anglican Church, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. Gordon Thompson. Interment will be in St. Pauls Anglican Cemetery, later in the spring.

Please note, members of Branch # 3, Royal Canadian Legion are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Monday evening, at 7:30 for a Veterans Service.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Marys Anglican Church, St. Pauls Cemetery Fund, or any charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca

Blair E. McLaughlin
Born: Mon., Mar. 27, 1950
Died: Fri., Dec. 26, 2014

Funeral Service
Location: St. Andrews United Church

Blair Edward McLaughlin, husband of Edith R. McLaughlin, of Crosby Crescent, Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2014, at the age of 64.

Born in Chatham, on March 27, 1950, he was the son of the late G.F. (Cuffy) and Jean (Nash) McLaughlin. He was a retired employee of the N.B. Dept. of Transportation and was a member of St. Andrews United Church, Miramichi; a member of Branch #3, Royal Canadian Legion and a sports enthusiast, participating in various sporting activities.

He is survived by his wife, the former Edith R. Adams; two daughters, Kimberly Hotton (Troy) and Tobi Trask (Mike), all of Miramichi; three sisters, Diane Ramsay, of Miramichi, Barbara Cook, of Redmondville and Margaret McLaughlin, of Miramichi; two brothers, Richard (Cuffy) McLaughlin (Janet) and Greg McLaughlin (Debbie), all of Miramichi; two grandchildren, Gavin and Mason. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Ian McLaughlin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to

www.adamsfh.ca

Vincent William Joseph Colford
25 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Mon 29 Dec 2014 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, Doaktown

Next of Kin: Marguerite Colford
Resting Location: Davidson’s Funeral Home, Doaktown
Visitation Period: Sat Dec 27: 7-9 & Sun Dec 28: 2-4 & 7-9

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Mr. Vincent William Joseph Colford, husband of Marguerite Colford, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at the age of 85.

Born in Weaver’s Siding, NB, he was the son of the late Hugh and Mabel (Tucker) Colford.He was a self-employed truck driver, a member of Our Lady of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Father Joseph McKinnon Council Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Marguerite: his daughters, Susan Theresa Mary Parker (Douglas) of Lake George and Adeline Rose Matchett (Mark) of Scoudouc; his sons, Vincent William Joseph (Jr.) (Catherine) of Lloydminister Alberta, David Hugh (Catherine) of New Bandon, Michael Gerard (Coralynn) of New Bandon, Jeffrey Anthony of Miramichi and Bruce Edward (Carol) of Saint John: his sister, Bernice O’Keefe of Fredericton; his brothers, Robert of Fredericton and Simon of Fredericton; ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Betty, Louise, Hilda and Ester; and his brothers John, Burton and Bernard.

Mr. Vincent William Joseph Colford is resting at Davidson’s Funeral Home, 579 Main Street, Doaktown, with visitation on Saturday from 7 -9 and Sunday 2 – 4 and 7 – 9.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11am at Our Lady of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, Doaktown, with Father Joseph Okoko officiating.Burial will follow in the Blissfield Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Davidson’s Funeral Home, 622-7464 and online at www.davidsonsfh.com, your family-owned, family-operated funeral home.

Donald David Dutcher
25 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Sat 03 Jan 2015 02:00 PM
St James Presbyterian Church

Resting Location: At the request of the family, there will be no visitation

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Donald David Dutcher, of Richibucto, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Stella-Maris-de-Kent Hospital, at the age of 65.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Kingston and Mona (Bryenton) Dutcher. Donald was a former employee at UPM.

He will be sadly missed by daughter Elizabeth Dutcher of Miramichi and her mother Sharon Dutcher; his two brothers Edward (Janice) of South Esk, and Douglas (Anne) of French Village; his longtime companion Alma Hibbert and her children Charlene, Wendy, Barry, and Cindy; brother-in-law Ken Connors of Campbellton; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Vesta Connors.

At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 2 pm, from St James Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Terry Jones officiating.

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

Paul Edward Allison
26 Dec 2014

Funeral Date, Time and Location
Tue 30 Dec 2014 01:00 PM
H. Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel

Resting Location: Bell’s Funeral Home
Visitation Period: Monday from 2-4 & 6-9 PM
Donations/Wishes: Heart & Stroke, Gray Rapids United Pentecostal Cemetery

Comments
The death of Mr. Paul Edward Allison, husband of Mildred (Sullivan) Allison of Quarryville, NB, occurred on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Miramichi Regional Hospital at the age of 65. Born in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Percy and Edna (Parks) Allison.Paul was a retired owner/operator truck driver who enjoyed camping and farming.
Besides his wife: Mildred, Paul is survived by: three daughters: Marsha Hare (Trevor), Paula Curtis (Robert) all of Fredericton, NB and Amy Manderville (Darcy) of Smith’s Crossing, NB; three sisters: Amber McCluskey (Wayne) of Sackville, NB; Karen DeWolfe of Douglastown, NB; Darlene Hutchinson (Terry James) of Calgary, AB; father and mother in law: Herman and Thelma Sullivan of Gray Rapids, NB; three grandchildren: Eddy and Allison Manderville and Allisa Hare; two step-grandchildren: Janelle and Benji Curtis and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by: brother: Blaine and brother in law: Wayne DeWolfe.
The family will receive visitors at Bell’s Funeral Home Monday from 2-4 & 6-9 PM. The funeral service will be held from the H. Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 1 PM.
In Paul’s memory, donations may be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Gray Rapids United Pentecostal Church Cemetery or to a memorial of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600.

Margaret R. Tozer
27 Dec 2014

Funeral to be held at a later date

No Visitation

Donations/Wishes: IWK Hospital

Comments
The death of Mrs. Margaret Rosa (Whitney) Tozer wife of the late Lorne Tozer of Whitney, NB, occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the age of 89. Born in Whitney, NB, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Rosie (Allison) Whitney.Margaret was a homemaker and member of St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Sunny Corner, NB.She was also a member of the Whitney Willing Workers and the Women’s Missionary Society.

Margaret is survived by: one daughter: Debra Silliker (Paul) of Whitney, NB; two sons: Hayward (Darlene) of Miramichi, NB; Byron (Dolores) of Strathadam, NB; one sister: Myrtle Baisley (Jackson) of Brantford, ON; two brothers: Stillman (Christine) and Hubert (Alma) all of Whitney, NB; two sister in laws: Gertrude Whitney of Whitney and Elva Whitney of Thunder Bay, ON; three grandsons: Bradley (Janet), Craig (Lisa) and Bryce (Crystal); six great grandchildren: Tristan, Kaitlyn, Brynn, Braylin, Chase and Jonah and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, Margaret is predeceased by: brothers: Lawrence, Elwin, George, Wilson and Ernest and sisters: Bernetta and Margaret.

A public funeral service will be held at a later date.
Burial will take place in the Boom Road Presbyterian Cemetery later in the spring.
In Margaret’s memory, donations may be made to the IWK Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600.

The death of G. Robert (Bob) Gowling of Broadway St. Kensington, PEI, occurred suddenly, at his home on Monday December 22, 2014 , aged 69 years.

Bob was born in Hamilton, Ontario on October 11, 1945 son of the late Joseph and Doris (Foulger) Gowling. Husband of Peggy O’Reilley. Brother of Donna (Roger) Ryan, Leona Volterman, Linda (Tom) Tennant and Diane Langdon. Nephew of Wray Foulger. Brother-in-law of Phyllis (Bud) Jardine, Gerry (Joyce), Jimmy Ben (Judy), Pat (Jackie) and Michael (Ruth) O’Reilley, Joanne (Mick) O’Kane and Mary Lou O’Reilley (Steve Morris). As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Also missed by his 4 precious felines.

Resting at the Davison Funeral Home Kensington, PEI for visitation on Monday December 29 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday in the Davison Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. If so desired contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or the PEI Humane Society. www.davisonfh.com

Thelma M. (Harrison) Rogers
Born: Mon., Feb. 15, 1937
Died: Mon., Dec. 29, 2014

Visiting
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Fri., Jan. 02, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Fri., Jan. 02, 2015
Location: Adams Funeral Home

Funeral Service
11:00 AM Sat., Jan. 03, 2015
Location: Adams Funeral Home Chapel

Thelma Margaret Rogers, wife of Eldon W. Rogers, of Tyrell’s Point Road, Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2014, at the age of 78.

Born in Forest Hill, Albert Co., on February 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ernest A. and Ada P. (Harrison) Harrison. She was a homemaker; a professional quilter and member of the Miramichi Quilters Guild; a former leader with the Girl Guides.

She is survived by her husband, Eldon; two sons, Ernest Rogers (June) and Christopher Rogers (Lorna), all of Fredericton; two sisters, Greta Harrison, of Albert Co. and Muriel Humphrey, of N.B. She was predeceased by one sister, Lena Chown; four brothers, Arnold, Von, Ennis and Frank Harrison.

Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Friday, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held from Adams Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11 am, conducted by Rev. Colin Holmes. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Miramichi, later in the spring.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to any charity of the donors’ choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca

Rita T. (Keoughan) Wrigley
Born: Fri., Sep. 11, 1925
Died: Thu., Jan. 1, 2015

Visiting
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sun., Jan. 04, 2015
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sun., Jan. 04, 2015
Location: Adams Funeral Home

Funeral Mass
11:00 AM Mon., Jan. 05, 2015
Location: Adams Funeral Home Chapel

Rita Theresa Wrigley, widow of the late Cornelius Wrigley, of Water St., Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Thursday morning, January 1, 2015, at the age of 89.

Born in Douglastown, on September 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen (Driscoll) Keoughan. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michaels Basilica, Miramichi; a member of the C.W.L., as well as a former Brownie Leader.

She is survived by one daughter, Linda Campbell, of Miramichi; one sister, Agnes Lynch, of Miramichi; three grandchildren, Donna, Cindy, James; four great grandchildren Sara, Morgan, Samatha, Owen; three great great grandchildren Lyrik, Ryah, Braylee. She was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius; one son, Edward; twelve siblings.

Visitation will be at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Please note – vigil prayers will be held at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 1:50 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held from Adams Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 5, 2015, at 11 am, conducted by Father John Fraser. Interment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery, later in the spring.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca