Obituaries

2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara McMahon announce her passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on March 24, 2025. Barbara was born on December 2, 1951 in Manchester, England, to Aleksander and Maria (Lis) Widomski.

Barbara will be greatly missed by her daughters, Amy Fernandes (Philip) and Jennifer McMahon (Si); granddaughters,...

Feb 7, 2025

The passing of Rourke Tompkins of Upper Kingsclear, N.B. occurred suddenly but peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at York Care Center. He was 54 years old. Born on June 30th, 1970 here in Fredericton, he was the son of Elaine (Hayden) Tompkins and the late Roy Ashley Tompkins.Rourke was a humorous person who loved to make people laugh with...

Dec 11, 2024

Our beloved Georgie will be bidding his 30 for 60s, casting his salmon flies and watching the sunset in a new place now. He has played his last game of 45s on this earth. His Monday afternoons at Victoria Hall will likely be one of the things he will miss the most.

 One of eleven children, he made his entrance on...

2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Terrance “Terry” Phillip Quinn announce his passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on November 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was born on December 17, 1952 in Gander, Newfoundland, to Richard and Elsie (Coish) Quinn.

A proud DND employee for 33 years, Terry was...

Oct 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Wanda June Elizabeth Blair (85) on October 23, 2024 in her home, surrounded by family.

Born on July 15, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Gartley and Irene (Purvis) Clark. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred Blair.

Wanda leaves behind her two daughters, Misty Thomas (Frank Comeau),...

Sep 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Kenneth James passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, September 15 th , 2024 at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. He was 86. Born in Toronto, ON, he was the son of late Ruby Brown (née, James) and Murray Davis.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert (Wendy) of Bridgewater, NS;...

Jun 13, 2024

In loving memory, we announce the passing of Daniel James Gillespie (July 3, 1975 – June 13, 2024) who was able to make those around him feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

Dan is survived by his wife, Rachel, and his daughter, Claire; mother, Barbara Gillespie; brother, Adam Gillespie and sister-in-law Gillian Steeve and their...

Jun 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dianne Faith Morgan announces her peaceful passing on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Hospice Fredericton. Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on August 7, 1957, Dianne was the cherished life partner of the late Dan Chute and the beloved daughter of the late Edward Leroy Morgan and Helen Faith (Jacques) Morgan....

Mar 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts the family of Norman “Nor m” Finnamore announce his peaceful passing at Hospice House in Fredericton on Friday, March 1st, 2024. Norm grew up in Arthurette and was the son of the late Clayton and the late Cora (Furge) Finnamore. He was predeceased by his brothers Burton and George Finnamore and sister Peggy Sullivan....

Feb 13, 2024

It is with sadness that the family of Norma (Noni) Barratt announces her passing at York Care Centre on February 13, 2024, at the age of 78, after a heartbreaking struggle with dementia.  Noni is survived by her son Dr. Michael Fleming (Monique...

Jan 22, 2024

The passing of Allan Alexander Webb occurred at the DECH on January 22, 2024.

Sandy was born in Fredericton on May 22, 1965, to Elizabeth “Beth” and Malcolm “Mac” Webb.

He is survived by his mother, Beth; wife, Kala; children, Finley and Makenzie (Dexter); brother-in-law, Sean (Megan); in-laws, Mel and Marla Spires; uncles, aunt and...

Jan 8, 2024

Yoland Joseph Roy passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Born on December 18, 1942, he was the son of the late Edgar and Hedweidge (Doucet) Roy.

Born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Yoland, at the age of 5 and his little brother, Ronnie, age 2, contracted TB and...

Nov 22, 2023

Jennifer passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 68 on November 22, 2023  at Fredericton Hospice House, Fredericton NB, after a battle with cancer. Jen was born February 17, 1955 in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England to the late John and Joan Foster. She was older sister to Wendy and Rose. The family moved to Burlington, Ontario when...

Oct 30, 2023

Douglas John Carter died Oct. 30 at the Doctor Everett Chalmers Hospital after a short illness. Born August 1, 1946 in Saint John, NB, Douglas spent 34 years with NB Power and devoted much of his life to sharing his love of music with others.

Douglas attended Our Lady of Assumption Church and its elementary school where...

Oct 3, 2023

Eileen passed away comfortably at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 99 years.

Born on August 29, 1924, in Saint John, New Brunswick, to Ferris and Minnie (Durost) Reicker she moved to Cambridge-Narrows at the age of ten. After graduating high school at the top of her...

Sep 30, 2023

Larry Harvey passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023 at White Rapids Manor, Fredericton Junction, with his much loved family, Tara and Judy, by his side. Born on December 20, 1946, he was the son of the late Pauline Gullison and Lloyd Harvey.

Larry will be missed by his siblings, Lyman Harvey, Elaine McIntyre, and Lorrel Harvey;...

Jul 27, 2023

It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Joseph Albert Fletcher on July 27, 2023, peacefully at his residence surrounded by loved ones after his brave battle with illness. Born on January 26, 1954, he was the son of Berniece Hood of Magaguadavic, NB (deceased in 2011) and Joseph Fletcher of Fredericton, NB (deceased in...

Jun 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and Friend to many – Elizabeth Smith.  She passed peacefully while under the wonderful care of the staff at the Oromocto Hospital, and previously of Paradise Villa and Farraline Home. There are so many to thank, including all of the friends who connected...

May 29, 2023

With sadness we announce the passing of Eric Blair Appleby at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Eric was born in Toronto in 1929. His mother, Rena Appleby, his father, Arthur Appleby and his sister, Marilyn Brougham, predeceased him.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 69 years, Marion (Lawson); his son...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary ‘Anna’ O’Neill Kubik, R.N. passed on January 20, 2023, surrounded by family at her son’s and daughter-in-law’s home in Fredericton, NB where she enjoyed her ‘non-bungalow’ months since 2021.  Anna was predeceased by husband, Alfie Kubik.

Anna was born in Glace Bay, NS to the late Andrew and Mary (McDonald) O’Neill. She is survived by children,...