Obituaries

Tracy MacDonald

Tracy MacDonald

Apr 26, 2025

Tracy MacDonald, of South Bartholomew Road, Blackville, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 59, at his late residence.

Born in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Garnet and Patty (MacDonald) Curtis.

Tracy will be missed by his half-sister Tricia Curtis of Fredericton; his special friends Danny and Marjorie Walls of Blackville, and all of...

Jeremiah (Jerry) Joseph Donahue

Jeremiah (Jerry) Joseph Donahue

Apr 26, 2025

Jerry Donahue, husband of the late Mary Ellen Dorothy (Doris) Barry, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born in Williamstown, NB on August 24, 1935, he was the son of the late James and Gertrude (Kelly) Donahue.

Jerry was predeceased by his siblings Lawrence, Herbert, Anne Marie, Robert, Mary and...

Daphne Lee (Forsythe) McLenaghan

Daphne Lee (Forsythe) McLenaghan

Apr 25, 2025

Daphne Lee (Forsythe) McLenaghan, of Boom Road, passed away at Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the age of 66.

Born in Miramichi, she was the daughter of the late Bervel and Janie (Matchett) Forsythe. She worked at Atlantic Superstore for 46 years, and was a member St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, in Sunny Corner.

She will be greatly missed...

Theresa MacIntosh

Theresa MacIntosh

Apr 24, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Theresa Hazel MacIntosh announces her peaceful passing on April 24, 2025, at Percy’s Place Hospice, where she received extraordinary care and compassion in her final days.

Born in Chatham, New Brunswick, on June 23, 1952, Theresa was the youngest daughter of George and Edna Buckley. She shared 48 years of...

Lorna Doone (Plaxton) McClenaghan

Lorna Doone (Plaxton) McClenaghan

Apr 24, 2025

Lorna McClenaghan passed away on April 24, 2025, surrounded by family at Percy's Place, following a short illness. Lorna was born in Newcastle, N.B. to Charles and Florence Plaxton.

Lorna was married for almost 28 years to Rick McClenaghan.

Lorna is survived by husband Rick, siblings Frank Plaxton (Linda) of Brandon, Manitoba, Dwight Plaxton (Brenda) of Victoria, B.C., Betty Weatherby (Dave) of...

Darlene Sullivan

Darlene Sullivan

Apr 22, 2025

Darlene Anne (Warren) Sullivan, of Blackville, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Chaleur Regional Hospital, in Bathurst, at the age of 63, with her family by her side.

Born in Blackville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Gillespie) Warren. In her early years, she worked as a hairdresser before finding her true calling cooking in...

Kimberley Ann Curtis

Kimberley Ann Curtis

Apr 14, 2025

Kimberley Ann (Kelly) Curtis, of Gray Rapids, passed away at home on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 60.

Born in Miramichi, NB, she was the daughter of the late Lorne and Elva (Coughlan) Kelly, and worked as a cook at Little Forks Fishing Lodge. 

She enjoyed spending time with her family who she loved very much, especially the newest...

Emily Jean Pauline Richard

Emily Jean Pauline Richard

Apr 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Emily Jean Pauline Richard, who passed away in Bathurst, NB, on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 27.

Born in Miramichi, on October 30, 1997, she was the daughter of Kimberly (Brawn) Richard and the late Michael Richard.

Emily was the second youngest of her siblings and often...

Valeri “Lili” Martin

Valeri “Lili” Martin

Apr 10, 2025

Valeri "Lili" Martin, of Baie-Sainte-Anne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Percy's Place, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 79.

Born in Chatham, he was the son of the late Edouard and Imelda Martin. He worked as a barber, prior to his retirement, and was a member of Ste Anne's Roman Catholic Church, in Baie-Sainte-Anne.

Lili enjoyed...

Yvon Joseph Breau

Yvon Joseph Breau

Apr 7, 2025

Yvon Joseph Breau, of Bartibog, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 61.

Born in Chatham, NB, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (LeBlanc) Breau. He worked as a painter for almost 40 years and enjoyed keeping busy around the yard, cooking, and spending time with his family...

Laura Tozer

Laura Tozer

Apr 5, 2025

Laura Margaret (Somers) Tozer passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on April 5, 2025, at Percy's Place, at the age of 80.

Born December 31, 1944, in Chatham, NB, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Evelyn (MacDonald) Somers.

Laura enjoyed spending time with family and especially her grandchildren.

She was the cherished wife of William (Bill) Tozer of Whitney,...

Mary Rosella Doris Hartery

Mary Rosella Doris Hartery

Apr 4, 2025

Our dear mother, Rosella (Connell) Hartery of Newcastle, wife of the late Arthur William Hartery, passed away peacefully on Friday at the Miramichi Regional Hospital surrounded by her family. She had reached the tender age of 86.

Born in Chatham, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of the late Benedict Theophilis Connell of Little Bartibog and Agnes Mary (Morrison) of Newcastle.

She...

Exilda Murray

Exilda Murray

Mar 21, 2025

Exilda "Dede" (Vienneau) Murray, of Beaverbrook, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born in Beaverbrook, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Marguerite Vienneau. Prior to retirement, she worked as a caregiver and was a member of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, in Newcastle.

She will be greatly...

William "Billy" Pallen

William "Billy" Pallen

Mar 19, 2025

William "Billy" Pallen, of Eastside Special Care Home, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born in Toronto, ON, he was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (McLeod) Pallen. He worked as a longshoreman and was a member of St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church.

He will be...

Agnes Copp

Agnes Copp

Mar 17, 2025

Helen Agnes (McKenzie) Copp, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Eastside Special Care Home, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in Sunny Corner, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Frances (Sheasgreen) McKenzie. Agnes was a longtime active member of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, where she devoted much of her time, and will...

John Edwin Perley Russell

John Edwin Perley Russell

Mar 15, 2025

John Edwin Perley Russell, of Miramichi, passed away at home, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the age of 86.

He was the son of the late Sonny and Mary (Bohan) Russell. Prior to retirement, he worked and operated his well established family business, Russell's Dry Cleaners, and was a member of Northumberland Lodge No. 17 F. & A.M.

He will be...

Paul Baldwin Nowlan

Paul Baldwin Nowlan

Mar 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Paul Baldwin Nowlan, who joined The Lord on March 14, 2025, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital. Paul was 73 years old and was surrounded by so many loved ones during his last few days.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Percy and Villa Nowlan,...

Mary Louise "Lou" Warren

Mary Louise "Lou" Warren

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Louise "Lou" Warren, of Blackville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 69.

Born in Blackville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Gillespie) Warren. She worked as a personal support worker at Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home, and as a cook in various restaurants. She also cooked...

Lyman Joseph Hallihan

Lyman Joseph Hallihan

Mar 6, 2025

Lyman Joseph Hallihan, of Wayerton, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully with family at his side, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born at home, in Grainfield, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Edward and Lillian (Buggie) Hallihan. Lyman spent his early years in Grainfield and in 1965, he moved to Ontario where he met his...

Margaret Ann Stewart

Margaret Ann Stewart

Mar 4, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Margaret (Margie) Stewart, wife of the late George (Geordie) Stewart, of Craigville, who passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 82.

Margie is survived by her three sons: Todd (Cindy) and Troy, both of Miramichi, and Peter (Anne) of Whitecourt Alberta; her grandchildren:...