Reginald “Dode” Dealy
Born: Thu., Dec. 16, 1915
Died: Tue., Feb. 10, 2015
Family to do services at later date
Reginald Harry “Dode” Dealy, husband of the late Ruth Dealy, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the age of 99.
Born in Chatham, N.B., on December 16, 1915, he was the son of the late R. Melvin and Barbara (Groat) Dealy. He was co-owner of Dealy Bros. Grocery in Chatham; a former employee of W.S. Loggie Co. Ltd., employed as a fish buyer, branch manager and retiring as Vice President of the company.
He was an adherent of St. Andrews United Church, Miramichi; a former member of the Masonic Lodge; a former member of the Chatham Curling Club as well as the Omega Curling Club, in Newcastle. He was an avid boxing supporter and promoter.
He is survived by three daughters, Debbie Matheson, Joan Russell and Wendy Dealy (Bob Matchett), all of Miramichi; one sister, Myrtle Bonnell, of Halifax, N.S.; one brother Tyler Dealy, of Miramichi; four grandchildren, Carrie, Leanne, Lindsay, Graeme; three great grandchildren, Andrew, Craig and Drew; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ruth Flieger; two sons in law, Drew Matheson and Edward Russell; two sisters, Anna and Marion Dealy; brothers, Allen, Adelbert and Robert Dealy.
By his request there will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. A public gathering with the family will be held at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., on February 18th, from 7-9 pm. A private, family only, graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Miramichi, later in the spring.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Miramichi Chapter of the S.P.C.A., 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, telephone 773-3492 or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca