Obituaries

Kevin Joseph Knowles

Kevin Joseph Knowles

Jun 12, 2024

Kevin Joseph Knowles "Uncle Buck", of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at Bridgeview Hall, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the age of 70.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Fred and Janie (McFarlane) Knowles.

Kevin is survived by his daughter Ashley Martin (Blake) of Escuminac; four sisters Sandra Henderson (John) of Sunny Corner, Betty Jane Hebert (Roger) of...

Marvin Edward Muzzerall

Marvin Edward Muzzerall

Jun 11, 2024

Marvin Edward Muzzerall, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born in Miramichi, he was the son of the late Archibald and Mona (McIntyre) Muzzerall. Marvin worked at the Black Horse Tavern, for 43 years, prior to his retirement in 2010.

He will be greatly missed by his son...

William Allen Allison

William Allen Allison

Jun 11, 2024

William Allen Allison, of Trout Brook, slipped peacefully into the arms of Our Lord at Percy's Place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 86.Born in Trout Brook, he was the son of the late Allen and Elizabeth (Dunnett) Allison. He was a truck driver, prior to his retirement, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.He will...

Fernand Joseph Breau

Fernand Joseph Breau

Jun 11, 2024

Fernand Joseph Breau, of Beaverbrook, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 84.Born in Bellefond, he was the son of the late Urbain and Josephine (Doiron) Breau. He retired from UPM Mill and enjoyed many hobbies after retirement. Fernand made sure to never miss a softball game, setting his chair up...

William "Bill" John Murray

William "Bill" John Murray

Jun 11, 2024

William "Bill" John Murray, of Beaverbrook, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 90.Born on June 10, 1934, in Tabusintac, NB, he was the son of the late John and Eva Murray. Prior to his retirement, Bill worked at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Cemetery for over 40 years, and...

Kenneth Michael Woods

Kenneth Michael Woods

Jun 9, 2024

Kenneth Michael Woods, “Ken the Barber” of Nowlanville, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side, Sunday, June 9, 2024  at the age of 84, after a brief stay in the hospital.

In Daddy’s earlier years, when he wasn’t at the barbershop, he enjoyed growing and maintaining his garden, sitting outside in summer in the shade having a “toddy”, going to...

Allison Percy Kelly

Allison Percy Kelly

Jun 9, 2024

Allison Percy Kelly, of Gray Rapids, passed away at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the age of 74.Born in Gray Rapids, he was the son of the late Lorne and Elva (Coughlan) Kelly. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years, and also guided.He will be greatly missed by his wife...

Stephen Scott Finnamore

Stephen Scott Finnamore

Jun 8, 2024

Stephen Scott Finnamore, of Blackville., passed away peacefully at the Miramichi regional Hospital, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the age of 76.Born in Andover, NB, he was the son of the late Percy Finnamore and Marion (Finnamore) Gallant. Stephen enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved spending time with his family whom he loved very much.He will be greatly missed by...

Donna Curtis

Donna Curtis

Jun 6, 2024

Donna Mae Curtis, of Blackville, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Percy’s Place, at the age of 70. Born in Gray Rapids, she was one of twelve children born to the late Arthur and Nora (Sturgeon) Coughlan.  Donna had many pastimes, including baking, doing puzzles and playing Radio Bingo.  She also enjoyed the many large...

Franklyn Henry Ford

Franklyn Henry Ford

Jun 5, 2024

Franklyn "Frank" Henry Ford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Moncton City Hospital, at the age of 71.Born August 20th, 1952 in St John's, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Ralph and Florence (Green) Ford. He was a member of the Canadian Military, and volunteered with the 101st Airborne unit in the Vietnam War...

Joseph Sylvio Arseneault

Joseph Sylvio Arseneault

Jun 4, 2024

Joseph Sylvio Arseneault, of Bridgeview Hall, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 98.Born in Petit Rocher, NB, he was the son of the late Benoit and Martina (Roy) Arseneault. He worked as a Civil Engineer with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, prior to his retirement.He will be greatly missed by his wife Inge...

Roy MacRae

Roy MacRae

Jun 1, 2024

Roy “Big Mackie” MacRae of Blackville was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather during his incredible 96 years of life. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Percy's Place, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.



Born and raised in Blackville, to Lester and Christina MacRae, Roy grew up with his parents and two siblings developing a strong work ethic...

Margaret Barker

Margaret Barker

May 31, 2024

Margaret Jean (Foote) Barker, passed away peacefully at Percy's Place Hospice, on May 31, 2024, at the age of 75.Born on January 19, 1949, in Kentville, NS, she attended school in Woodville, NS, and later at West Kings District School. She went to Acadia University and obtained a Secretarial Science Diploma in 1968. Additionally, she received a Bachelor of Commerce...

Olive Marie Richard

Olive Marie Richard

May 30, 2024

Olive Marie Richard, of Losier Hall, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the age of 72.  Born in Newcastle, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Simonne Richard.



She will be greatly missed by brothers Camille Richard (Jacinthe), Eric Richard (Marguerite) and sisters Paulette Smith (Ronnie) and Annette LeGresley (Kevin).



Although Olive didn't have children of her...

Wilbert Joseph Savoy

Wilbert Joseph Savoy

May 27, 2024

Wilbert Joseph Savoy, of Williamstown, husband of the late Christina (Connors) Savoy, passed away peacefully at Miramichi Regional Hospital, on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 82.Born in Newcastle, NB, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Vienneau) Savoy, and worked as a truck driver prior to his retirement.He will be greatly missed by his...

Lindsay Sullivan

Lindsay Sullivan

May 27, 2024

Lindsay Sullivan, of Blackville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Percy's Place, at the age of 70.Born in Gray Rapids, he was the son of the late Basil and Hulda (Curtis) Sullivan. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the Anglican Church.He will be greatly missed...

Helen Gibbs

Helen Gibbs

May 24, 2024

Helen Elizabeth (McAllister) Gibbs, of Miramichi, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 66, with her family by her side.Born in Newcastle, she was the daughter of the late Freeman and Mary (Walsh) McAllister. She worked as District Administrative Support IV at Anglophone School District North and was a member...

Beulah Mae Underhill

Beulah Mae Underhill

May 22, 2024

Beulah Mae (Curtis) Underhill, of Barnettville, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 79.Born in Gray Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edna Curtis. In her early years, she was a homemaker, worked at Susan McEvoy Insurance, babysat, and also sold Avon. She was a member of...

Paul Laurence Mullin

Paul Laurence Mullin

May 21, 2024

Paul Laurence Mullin, of South Esk, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Percy's Place, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the age of 77.Born in Boom Road, he was the son of the late Marshall and Mary (McAllister) Mullin, and a member of the Boom Road Pentecostal Church. He worked at Burchill's Plywood Mill until 1990 and UPM...

Edward "Ned" Jardine

Edward "Ned" Jardine

May 18, 2024

Edward "Ned" Ivan Jardine, of Boom Road, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, at the age of 76 surrounded by his family. Born in Sillikers and raised in Quarryville, he was the son of the late Clive and Annie Pearl (McAllister) Jardine. He owned and operated his own trucking business. He will be greatly missed...