Obituaries

Douglas Norton

Douglas Norton

Sep 11, 2024

It is with immense sadness that the family of Douglas Norton from Sunny Corner announces his passing at the Miramichi Hospital on September 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Doug was the youngest and last surviving member of his family born to Stephen and May (Waye) Norton of Hilltop, NB.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Tozer) Norton of...

Doreen Travis

Doreen Travis

Sep 11, 2024

Doreen Enid (Mullin) Travis, of Brantford, ON and Wooler, ON, passed away surrounded by love at Percy’s Place, on September 11, 2024, at the young age of 94.

Born in Exmoor, NB, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Irene Mullin.

Doreen left New Brunswick at the age of 17 and moved to Ontario with members of her Mullin family,...

Geraldine Kennedy

Geraldine Kennedy

Sep 9, 2024

Geraldine Kennedy, of Blackville, passed away peacefully at Losier Hall, on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the age of 94.

Born in Gray Rapids, she was the daughter of the late James and Clara (Burke) Kennedy. She was a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, in Blackville, a member of the church choir, and also the A.C.W.

Geraldine was the last surviving...

Elizabeth "Betty" Maher

Elizabeth "Betty" Maher

Sep 8, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Joan Maher (Searle) of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Bridgeview Hall on September 8, 2024, at the age of 83. 

Born in Miramichi on September 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Marion Trevors (Harris). Elizabeth or Betty, as she was fondly referred to by many, was a homemaker and loving mother, who returned to work once...

Linda Shaddick

Linda Shaddick

Sep 7, 2024

Linda Shaddick, spouse of Johnnie Shaddick, of Boom Road, passed away after a long battle of Cushing's disease, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Percy's Place, at the age of 76, with family and friends by her side.

Born in Chatham Head, she was the daughter of the late Waldo Henderson and Mayme (Patterson). 

Besides her spouse, Johnnie, Linda is survived by...

Edward "Edgar" Mullin

Edward "Edgar" Mullin

Sep 7, 2024

Edward "Edgar" Mullin, of Derby, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Newcastle, he was the son of the late Thomas and Eliza (Amos) Mullin. He worked in the mines, was a truck driver, and also a woods worker, prior to his retirement.

He will be greatly missed by...

Roger Sherrard

Roger Sherrard

Sep 4, 2024

Roger Lee Sherrard, of Miramichi, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of 70.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Omar and Dawna (Harris) Sherrard. He retired as a Paper Coater Operator from Repap Mill.

A lover of NASCAR, he enjoyed watching the race every Sunday. He loved to cook & looked forward...

Lawrence Woodman

Lawrence Woodman

Sep 1, 2024

Lawrence Woodman Sr, 88, beloved husband of Eileen, passed away Sunday, September 1st, at his home in South Esk, NB. 

Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Gordon and Doris (Haley) Woodman. Lawrence “Woody” joined the RCAF in 1955, stationed at bases in Quebec, Ontario, PEI, NB as well as in England and France. A daughter Sherry Rake,...

Allison William Mullin

Allison William Mullin

Aug 31, 2024

Allison William Mullin, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 81.

Born in Newcastle, he was the son of the late Ernest and Jean (Cassidy) Mullin. Prior to his retirement, Allison worked at Repap-UPM Mill.

He will be greatly missed by his wife Edith Mullin of Miramichi; daughter Marsha Gillespie...

Shirley Mary Evelyn Estey

Shirley Mary Evelyn Estey

Aug 31, 2024

Shirley Mary Evelyn (Morehouse) Estey, of Miramichi, peacefully passed into the Presence of her Lord and Saviour surrounded by her family at Percy's Place, on Saturday 12:41am, August 31, 2024, at the age of 90.

Born in Upper Blackville, she was the daughter of the late Hinson and Marion Alice (Bell) Morehouse. In her youth , Shirley went to a one...

Lloyd Bervil Kitchen

Lloyd Bervil Kitchen

Aug 28, 2024

Lloyd Bervil Kitchen, of Miramichi, NB, passed away peacefully at Miramichi Regional Hospital, on August 28, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of  the late Willard and Mayme Kitchen. He was the owner of The Domino bar for many years, and also owned a construction company in Miramichi in which he built many of...

Alice Breau

Alice Breau

Aug 27, 2024

Alice (Savoy) Breau, of Beaverbrook, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 81.

Born in Newcastle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Cayouette) Savoy.

She will be greatly missed by her two sons Ronnie Breau (Denise) of Beaverbrook and Kenny Breau (Jennifer) of Sunny Corner; one brother Raymond...

Robert William Dawson

Robert William Dawson

Aug 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness the family of the late Robert W. Dawson, husband of Donalda C. (Stewart) Dawson of Losier Hall, and formerly of Strathadam NB, announce his passing on August 24th 2024, at the age of 86. 

Born on August 02, 1938 in Miramichi NB, Robert was the eldest child of the late Howard and Inez (Scott) Dawson of...

John T. Paterson

John T. Paterson

Aug 23, 2024

John Thomson Paterson, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 88.

Born in London, England, he was the son of the late Tom and Mary Paterson. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an accountant and controller for major gas and oil companies in North and South America. He also served in the...

Gerald Edward Hale

Gerald Edward Hale

Aug 17, 2024

Gerald Edward Hale, passed away peacefully at Losier Hall, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 95.

Born in Fredericton, he was the son of the late Frederick and Elsie (Parsons) Hale. He served in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Elizabeth Hale of Red Bank; several nieces, nephews, and...

Norma Somers

Norma Somers

Aug 16, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Norma Somers, 81 of Lakeville Westmorland Co., on Friday, August, 16, 2024. Born in Newcastle, NB, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Veronique (Robichaud) Comeau.

Norma will be sadly missed by her husband of 57 years Eugene Somers; children Derrick Somers, Kevin Somers (Carla), Garth Somers (Mike), Tanya...

James Ramsay

James Ramsay

Aug 11, 2024

James "Jim" “Buster” Kenneth Ramsay, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 77.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Dempsey and Edith Ramsay his birth parents raised by the late Maclean and Pansy Stewart who had three children David, William, and Elizabeth. Prior to his...

Paul  Robichaud

Paul Robichaud

Aug 11, 2024

Paul Joseph Robichaud, of Beaverbrook, passed away at Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Sunday August 11, 2024, at the age of 67.

Born in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Laura (Lanteigne) Robichaud and the late Terrance Robichaud. He worked as a crane operator for over 40 years and was a member of Local 946 Operators Union.

Paul loved animals and...

Eileen Eva (Greene) Malley

Eileen Eva (Greene) Malley

Aug 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Eileen Eva (Greene) Malley of Miramichi, NB; originally of Deer Lake, NL, announce her passing on August 10th, 2024, at home at the age of 77. She leaves behind three admired sons: Stanley Anthony (Lori Absalom), of Taintville, NB, Shannon Malley of Chatham Head, NB, Bill Malley (Jennifer Urban) of Asquith,...

John Raiche

John Raiche

Aug 8, 2024

John Joseph Raiche, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 72.

Born in Tracadie, NB he was the son of the late Michael and Rita (Lanteigne) Raiche. John is survived by five brothers Michael (Jacqueline) of Pokemouche, Lucien (Late Dorina) of Saint John, Timothy (Sue) of Grande Prairie, Roger (Late Claire)...