Obituaries

Leroy Hughie Theodore Stewart

Leroy Hughie Theodore Stewart

Feb 6, 2025

Leroy Hughie Theodore Stewart, of Blackville, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born in Blackville, he was the son of the late Archie and Greta (Campbell) Stewart. 

In his younger years, he attended Bible College in Saskatchewan with his brother John. He started the grocery store in Blackville and operated it...

Matthew Edward (Cowan) West

Matthew Edward (Cowan) West

Feb 5, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, Matthew Edward (Cowan) West, on February 5th, 2005, at the age of 31. This unexpected loss leaves a profound void in our lives, and we are heartbroken as we remember the joy he brought to all who knew him.

Matt was not...

David Michael Curtis

David Michael Curtis

Feb 4, 2025

David Michael Curtis, of Miramichi, passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late William and Sadie (Astle) Curtis. He worked as an X-ray technician, and as an apartment manager, prior to his retirement. He was a member of St James Roman...

Ida Gertrude (Curtis) Sullivan

Ida Gertrude (Curtis) Sullivan

Feb 4, 2025

Ida Gertrude (Curtis) Sullivan, of Gray Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Percy's Place, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in Gray Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Emily (MacDonald) Curtis. Ida was retired from Rocky Brook Fishing Camps, and was a member of Gray Rapids United Pentecostal Church.

She...

Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston

Jan 31, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Frederick Johnston, age 80, passed away peacefully, while vacationing in Costa Rica, on January 31, 2025.

Born and raised on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick, Canada, Dan lived a life filled with adventure, dedication, and a love for the world around him. He was the son of the late Elizabeth "Eliza" (Matthews) Johnston and Addington "Add" Johnston.

After graduating...

Dorothy Walsh

Dorothy Walsh

Jan 28, 2025

Dorothy (Mullin) Walsh, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in Sunny Corner, NB, she was the daughter of the late Perley and Gladys (Allison) Mullin. 

She will be greatly missed by her children Carla Walsh (Brian), Susan Stewart (Fred), Wilson Walsh and Brian Walsh (Late Debbie); sister Villa Atkinson;...

Carol (Arsenault) Roy

Carol (Arsenault) Roy

Jan 24, 2025

It is with great pain and sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Roy, on January 24, 2025. Born December 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette and Gérald Arsenault of Rogersville.

Carol is survived by her devoted husband, Julien Roy, and loving children, Natalie (Marc-André) and Philippe (Paulette), who were by her side until the end....

Ludger Pierre Girouard

Ludger Pierre Girouard

Jan 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Ludger Pierre Girouard of Sutton Road, Miramichi which occurred on January 15th, 2025. Ludger, husband of the late Elsie Marie (Ashton), passed away peacefully at Mount Saint Joseph Nursing Home at the age of 90. Born July 14, 1934 in Tracadie-Sheila, NB to Edmond and Clara (Ferguson) Girouard,...

Alma Alice (Peterson) Wilson

Alma Alice (Peterson) Wilson

Jan 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Alma Alice (Peterson) Wilson. Alma was a wife, homemaker, grandmother and mother of nine. She was born to the late Melvin and Cassie Peterson, on March 26, 1928, in Upper Blackville, NB.

Alma raised nine children in a small home on The Howard Road. It was not easy for...

Claudia Mae Stewart

Claudia Mae Stewart

Jan 12, 2025

Claudia Mae Stewart, of Miramichi, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the age of 50.

Born in Miramichi, she was the daughter of Claude Stewart and the late Lue Eugenie Mea (Johnston) Stewart. She worked as an Office Administrator, for Eddy Group Ltd.

She will be greatly missed by her father Claude Stewart (Kelly Johnston); her brothers Colin Stewart...

Robert (Bobby) Gray

Robert (Bobby) Gray

Jan 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family wishes to announce the passing of Robert (Bobby) Ronald Gray, which occurred at the Miramichi Region Hospital, on January 6th 2025, at the age of 71.

Born in Newcastle, he was the son of the late Alexander "Luckie" and Inez (Jarvis) Gray. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a long haul truck driver...

Judith Marie McGrath

Judith Marie McGrath

Jan 6, 2025

Judith Marie (Lanteigne) McGrath, of Miramichi, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born in Stouffville, Ontario, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Berthe (Renault) Lanteigne. She was predeceased by her loving husband Eldon McGrath.

She will be greatly missed by her children Lori-Ann (Curtis Harnanan), Larry (Jaime Dinan), and Megan Gelinas (Stephan),...

Nathan William Jones Taylor

Nathan William Jones Taylor

Jan 3, 2025

It is with broken hearts that the family of Nathan Taylor announce his sudden passing at home, on January 3, 2025, at the age of 49.

Nathan William Jones Taylor is survived by his parents, Terry and Trudy (McKay) Taylor, two daughters Brook and Kamryn, brother Leighton Taylor (Cara) all of Strathadam, sister Gillian Murray (Paul) of Calgary, AB; and nephews...

Stanley Russell Jardine

Stanley Russell Jardine

Dec 24, 2024

Stanley Russell Jardine, of Maple Glen, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the age of 92.

He was the son of the late James Edward and Doris (Courtney) Jardine. Stanley began working in Toronto at the age of 17 and remained there for a total of 5 years working as a...

Zoe-Jane Cole

Zoe-Jane Cole

Dec 19, 2024

Zoe-Jane Cole passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at Percy's Place, just shy of her 58th birthday. 

Born on December 21, 1966, in Curve Lake, Ontario, Zoe-Jane was known for her bubbly personality and always staying true to her Native heritage.

For the past four years, Zoe-Jane dedicated herself to her role at Joe's Kwik Way in Eel Ground, where her...

Orland Emmett O'Donnell

Orland Emmett O'Donnell

Dec 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Orland Emmett O’Donnell, on December 18, 2024. 

He is survived by his brother Michael (Roxanne) and sister Viola; daughter Heather; son Andrew (Kelly Gallan); grandchildren Ashton Crawford (Kolby), Amanda O'Donnell (MacKenzie Colford), and Wade MacWilliams; great-grandchildren Kolton and Kenley Crawford; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...

Annie Mary Gillespie

Annie Mary Gillespie

Dec 18, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Annie Mary Gillespie, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend, who left us on December 18, 2024, at the age of 90. Annie’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and strength. Her gentle spirit, unwavering devotion, and infectious laughter touched all who were fortunate enough...

Lois Catherine Russell

Lois Catherine Russell

Dec 16, 2024

Lois Catherine (Clowater) Russell, of Doaktown, passed away surrounded by her family, at Percy's Place, on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born in Ludlow, NB, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Janet (Dudley) Clowater.

She will be greatly missed by her children Wendell V. Russell, Graham Russell, and Shelma Bailey; three sisters Ruby Hovey (Late...

Patricia Anne Clarkson

Patricia Anne Clarkson

Dec 14, 2024

The passing of Patricia Clarkson, nee MacWilliam, of Fredericton, NB, occurred on December 14, 2024, at the DECH. 

Born on March 22, 1944, in Brantville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Fergus and Frances (Loggie) MacWilliam of Tabusintac, N.B.

Patricia leaves behind her husband Ralph, and sons Troy (Misty Myers) and Steven. Also, her #2 sister, Barbara Murray (Neil) of...

Michael Vincent Wood

Michael Vincent Wood

Dec 12, 2024

Michael Vincent Wood, 77, of Miramichi (Douglastown) NB died on December 12, 2024, at Percy’s Place, peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 17, 1946, and was the youngest child of Charles and Irene (MacDonald) Wood.

Mike attended St. Thomas University in Fredericton, NB, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1970, and a Bachelor of Education...