Obituaries

Cody James Albert Knowles

Cody James Albert Knowles

Nov 8, 2024

Cody James Albert Knowles, 32, of Moncton, NB, formerly of Miramichi, passed away surrounded by family and friends on November 8, 2024, at Percy's Place, Miramichi, NB.

Born in Moncton, NB, Cody is the son of Jamie and Nancy (Richardson) Knowles.

Cody possessed a huge heart that resonated through every aspect of his life. He had a passion for hockey, proudly supporting...

Carl Kennedy

Carl Kennedy

Nov 6, 2024

Carl James Daniel Kennedy, of Gray Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Percy's Place, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Blackville, he was the son of the late Eldon and Grace (Walls) Kennedy. He worked as a mechanic prior to his retirement, and was a member of St Agnes Anglican Church, in...

James Johnston

James Johnston

Nov 4, 2024

James "Jim" Osborne Johnston, of Sunny Corner, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Osborne and Dora (Sherrard) Johnston. 

Prior to retirement, he worked in construction and mining.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Lina...

Gary Dwight Gillespie

Gary Dwight Gillespie

Nov 4, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Dwight Gillespie on November 4, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Blissfield, on March 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Maxwell and Guila (Johnson) Gillespie. He began his career as a pipefitter and was a Supervisor at Northwood, and...

Blair Robert Bohan

Blair Robert Bohan

Nov 1, 2024

With much sadness, we announce the passing of our brother Blair Robert Bohan, of Barnaby River, who passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 79.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late John and Theresa (Grennan) Bohan. Blair worked a long and dedicated career at the Mill (UPM-Kymmene) and made...

Valerie Coughlan

Valerie Coughlan

Oct 31, 2024

Valerie (Hogan) Coughlan, of Blackville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 66, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Newcastle, she was the daughter of the late John and Reta (McCormack) Hogan. She had recently retired from the Atlantic Institution as Chief of Food Services, and was currently employed at Blackville...

George Cortes

George Cortes

Oct 28, 2024

George Cortes, of Miramichi, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the age of 59..

Born in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Duffy) Cortes.

George loved his walks, sports, education, music and good conversation infused with his intellect and discernable laugh. 

George is survived by his sister Sheila Shepherd (Rob) of Saint John, and Tracey...

Robert "Bobby" Matchett

Robert "Bobby" Matchett

Oct 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Robert "Bobby" Matchett, of Bridgeview Hall, and formerly of Sillikers, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 86.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Hugh and Edna (MacDonald) Matchett. He was retired from CFB...

Dixie Marie Hutchison

Dixie Marie Hutchison

Oct 25, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dixie Marie (Manderville) Hutchison, on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She departed this world knowing she was deeply cherished.

Born in Bryenton, NB, she was the daughter of the late Carl Manderville Sr. and Ida (White) Manderville. She was a retired...

Wayne Lawrence Burns

Wayne Lawrence Burns

Oct 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Lawrence Burns of Miramichi, NB, husband of Darla (Shea) Burns, which took place on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital surrounded by family.

Born on October 27th, 1958, in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Shirley (Hubbard) Burns. Wayne adored both...

Clara Mountain

Clara Mountain

Oct 19, 2024

Clara Mountain, of Blackville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 95.

Born in Gray Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Lulu (Kennedy) Mountain.

She will be greatly missed by her brother Bruce Mountain of Blackville; and nephews Jason and David Mountain.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by...

Francis "Frank" Warren Hutchison

Francis "Frank" Warren Hutchison

Oct 17, 2024

Francis "Frank" Warren Hutchison, of Williamstown, NB, passed away peacefully at Miramichi Regional Hospital, on October 17, 2024, at the age of 68.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of Dixie (Manderville) Hutchison and the late John "Jack" Hutchison.

Frank was a member of the Carpenters and Iron Workers Union for over 40 years. He was an avid sports enthusiast watching...

Mary "Molly" Catherine Worrell

Mary "Molly" Catherine Worrell

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Catherine "Molly" (Connell) Worrell, of Miramichi, passed away at Percy's Place, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 91.

Born home at the ranch in Douglasfield, or God's country as she would refer to it, to the late Albert and Bernetta (Walsh) Connell. 

She worked at McDonalds Hardware when she first was married to the love of her life...

Queenie MacDonald

Queenie MacDonald

Oct 10, 2024

Queenie (MacGarvie) MacDonald, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the age of 93.

Born on December 2, 1930, in Atholville, NB, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Thompson) MacGarvie. She was a homemaker, but in her early years she worked at McKibbon's Grocery Store, in Red Bank. She was a member of...

Lawrence Willard

Lawrence Willard

Oct 7, 2024

Lawrence Willard, of Hilltop, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 71.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Howard and Helen (Hemphill) Willard.

He will be greatly missed by his sister Violet of Ottawa; three brothers Francis of BC, Colin of Ottawa, and Steve of Hilltop; and several nieces and...

Lloyd O'Donnell

Lloyd O'Donnell

Oct 5, 2024

Lloyd O'Donnell, born on March 17, 1935, in Carrolls Crossing, NB , peacefully passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Miramichi, NB. 

Lloyd proudly served his country in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Lloyd is survived by his loving wife Tonnie O'Donnell, his son Quinn and daughter in law Bobbi. Missing their Opa are his three grandchildren, Taylor, Liam and Kylie. 

Lloyd loved playing...

Carol Vivian Newman

Carol Vivian Newman

Oct 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Vivian (Curtis) Newman, of Bridgeview Hall, formerly of Lower Derby, NB. On, October 3, 2024, God called Carol home. She passed peacefully at Percy's Place Miramichi surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in Gray Rapids, NB, on March 19, 1947, she was the youngest child of 10 born...

Richard Carlon McDermaid

Richard Carlon McDermaid

Oct 3, 2024

Richard Carlon McDermaid, of Miramichi, passed away at Miramichi Regional Hospital on October 3, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Chatham, he was the son of James and Hilda McDermaid. He spent his career working for Ford Canada and was a member of St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church.

He will be greatly missed by sons Richard (Leah) of Doaktown, and...

Paul Jessen

Paul Jessen

Sep 20, 2024

Paul Jessen was born in Denmark October 15, 1950 and died September 20, 2024, at Percy’s Place, Miramichi at the age of 74.

Paul grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He moved with his family to New Brunswick in 1981 to the small community of Russellville. He loved fishing, working on cars, wood working and using his chain saw to ready the...

John Lindsay Jardine

John Lindsay Jardine

Sep 20, 2024

John Lindsay Jardine passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side at Percy’s Place, on Friday September 20, 2024, at the age of 73.

He was the son of the late Weldon and Treva (Russell) Jardine of Nordin, NB.

He was a pleasant, kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed by his wife Anne (Murphy) Jardine of...