Passed on: September 22 2015
Funeral Date, Time and Location
September 26 2015 11:00 AM St. Michael’s Basilica Miramichi, NB
Resting Location
Maher’s Funeral Home Miramichi, NB
Visiting Period
Fri Sept 25: 2-4 & 7-9
Wishes
Donations can be to New Brunswick Chapter of Right to Life, St Michaels Capital Campaign or a charity of one’s choice.
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Gregory Francis SwainGregory Francis Swain, Miramichi, passed away peacefully on September 22th, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born in Saint John, NB, May 2, 1933. He was the son of the late William Thomas & Jennie Swain (Cook)He will be missed and forever loved by his wife Lorraine (Henry) who he was married to for 58 years. He is survived by his children Joan, Theresa (Robert), Greg (Judi), Gary (Cathy) and Jennifer (Greg). His grandchildren Terri-Lynn, Laura, Jenna, Nathen, Meghan, Keenan, Matilda and Jack will miss their Grampy. He was also blessed with great grandchildren Cash, Kingston, Walker and Flynn. He is survived by his brother Jerry and his sisters Betty (Bob) and Patsy (Malcolm).He was predeceased by his infant daughter Suzanna, his brothers William (Dot), Johnny (Carol), Donald (Zita) and Vera Swain, wife of Jerry.He served with the Royal Canadian Forces as an electrician for 24 years with postings in France, Germany, Ottawa and finally Chatham. He subsequently worked as a civilian with the Military as well as with Repap where he “officially” retired from. Greg loved the bagpipes and we will honor that at his funeral. He was always visiting and playing cards with his friend Bob at Mount St Joseph. He was a faithful parishioner at St. Michaels as well as a lector and volunteer for church events. As a past member of the Knights of Columbus he was a Grand Knight for the Father Bernard M. Broderick Council 1219. He served as a Board Member for a non-profit housing organization and loved delivering meals-on-wheels. He was forever a Toronto Maple Leaf fan and loved to curl. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He played a fatherly role to Barbara, a young Belgium woman, who entered our lives as an exchange student on the Miramichi. She was always in his heart after her departure to her homeland.Special thanks to the staff at 2West at Miramichi Regional Hospital, Extra-Mural, and especially Daryl and Debbie for their compassion and care at home. Greg, aka “Greggie”, “Dad” and “Grampy” will always be in our hearts. He is now travelling home By the Light of the Silvery Moon singing Waltzing Matilda.Donations can be to New Brunswick Chapter of Right to Life, St Michaels Capital Campaign or a charity of one’s choice.
Maher’s Funeral Home Tel:506.773.4321