Obituaries

James "Red" Huttges

In loving memory of a special father and grandfather who passed away August 21, 2011.
We treasure our memories.
We miss you every day.
Love you always Dad/Grampy Jim.
TANYA, JEFF, JOSH, NOAH, & ISAAC.

Garth B. Coughlan

21 Aug 2001

COUGHLAN, GARTH B: Taken from us suddenly August 21, 2001.

Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there.
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows.
With tender love and deep regret,
We who love you will never forget.
The early morning sunshine,
With our steaming mugs of coffee,
The smell of damp cedars,
The smell of Nashwaak..
A piece of pie,
A big scoop of ice cream,
That would fix any problem.
It's a drive through the woods,
The sound of a long slow train whistle,.
The thinking rock,
A nod and special wave,
A tall glass of lemonade,
The sounds of your guitar
and a country song.

Always missed and never forgotten..
Debby, Jim, Mike & Jenn, Shawn, Dwight, Anna & Michelle, Wayne & Laurie.

Geraldine and Clarence London

In memory of Geraldine London, who passed away on August 21, 1984, and Clarence London, who passed away on July 4, 1994.
Sadly missed but never forgotten,
DAUGHTER JANE

RONALD I. McMAHON

In loving memory of a dear husband Ron who passed away thirteen years ago today, August 20th, 2004.
To know I never said goodbye
Will always bring regret
But the heart that loves you dearly
Is the one that won't forget.
Love,
WIFE JEAN

In loving memory of a dear father who passed away August 20, 2004.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Still loved, still missed, still very dear.
Loved and always remembered,
DAUGHTER, BRENDA, SON-IN-LAW, STEVEN, GRANDSONS JAMIE & SHANE.

Ronald Daigle

August 21, 2015

No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God knows why.
Your memories are a keepsake,
With which we'll never part,
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our hearts,
They say that memories are golden,
And we know that is true,
But we never wanted memories,
We only wanted you.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

Wife Jeannine, Renay, Dave
and families

George Goodwin

20 Jul 2017

Thank you from the family of the late George R. Goodwin who passed away on July 20, 2017. First of all to a big thank you 4SE and 4E at the DECRH when he was first admitted with Parkinson disease. Then to York care Centre where he was cared for in his final years. All the staff everywhere was so approachable, caring and professional in his care.

Also thank you to all our friends and extended family, former co–workers of George and myself (Jean), for your love, prayers, visits, food, cards and transportation when needed, and all of the donations in memory of George. Thank you to York Funeral Home for the support and guidance before, during and after the funeral. Everyone and everything will always be remembered and appreciated.

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #4) for your service to honor George. A special thank you to, Brandon Nevers (grandson) for his expert playing of the piano especially Amazing Grace, to Sandy Gordon for playing the bag pipes and to Danny Goodwin and Jeffrey Nevers for creating the urn on short notice.

We would like to thank all the clergy for your visits and prayers and to Rev. Ellen Bearisto and Pastor Normand McDonald for officiating the service, and to Danny Goodwin for the beautiful eulogy, your Dad would have be honored. Lastly thank you to the honorary pallbearers, Jeffrey Nevers (son–in–law), Erik Fraser, Bradley Nevers (grandsons), Bev Burton (brother–in–law), Ron Shaw and Doug Wilson (friends).

Thank you and bless you all.
– The Goodwin Family

“To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die”
– Thomas Campbell

Bernard E. LeBlanc

17 Aug 2016

LeBLANC, BERNARD E. - In loving memory of Bernard, who passed away one year ago today.

Dad,
If we could turn back time
And once more hear your voice
We'd tell you that out of all the Dad's
You would still be our choice.

Please always know we love you
And no one can take your place
Years may come and go
But your memory will never be erased

Love
Michele, Dana (Therese) & Boys

William Shannon

16 Aug 2016

Thank You

It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.The family of William Shannon would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our family, friends and neighbours for the gifts of food, phone calls, visits, flowers and sympathy cards following the passing of our husband, father and grandfather one year ago today.
We would also like to thank those who made donations to a charity in his name. Thank you to Dr. Greg Haines, Megan and September for all the care and compassion over the years, the staff of nurses and Dr's. of the Oromocto Hospital, Extra Mural, St. Bridget’s Altar Society, the choir from St. Bridget’s, Father Reyes and the Oromocto Funeral home. To Larry, Paul, Doug and Abner your visits and friendship meant so much to him and for that the family is forever grateful.
We are so thankful to have so many help us out through the past year.

Jean and family

Helen Barry

Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or said a quiet prayer

Perhaps you sent those pretty flowers
that we saw gathered there

Perhaps you asked a priest,
a special mass to pray

Perhaps you honoured her by helping
someone's hospice stay

Perhaps you came to let us know
she touched your life in a lasting way

Perhaps you were not there at all
just thought of us that day

Whatever you did to console our hearts
we are forever grateful for your part.

The family of the late Helen Barry

Martha Verhoeven

19 Jul 2017

Tony Verhoeven and families wish to express their sincere thanks for the many condolences, donations and support that we received. The cards, flowers, food, phone calls, visits, on–line condolences, mass offerings and attendance at the funeral of Martha Verhoeven were much appreciated and reminded us of the community lives she touched. Thank–you Father Dan Bastarache, alter servers, music providers and Knights of Columbus of Saint Francis Xavier for making Martha’s life celebration mass a special one. A special thank–you to the Extra mural nurses who patiently assisted in Martha’s care.

Douglas Stewart

19 Jul 2017

The funeral for Doug Stewart was held on Monday, July 24, 2017 from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel, where the service was officiated by Rev. Vincent Galbraith. Gifts of music were provided by organist, Barry Snodgrass. A reading was given by Glen Cosman and Robert Stewart shared memories of Doug during his heartfelt eulogy. Urn bearers were Robert Stewart and Troy Couillard. Honorary pallbearers were: Duane, Curtis, Douglas, David and Matthew.

Among the floral and spiritual tributes received by the family were those from: Management and Staff of Purolator; The Expert Staff and Drivers; and Management and Staff Maguire Excavating. Donations made in memory of Doug were given to: Bobby’s Hospice; Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation– Palliative Care Unit; Portland United Church; Community Food Basket; and SPCA Animal Rescue– Saint John.

Interment took place in Fernhill Cemetery.

Josephine Melanson

10 Aug 2017

The funeral of Josephine M. Melanson, of Saint John, NB, was held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 11:00 AM from Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB to St. Pius X Church where a Mass of Christian Burial, was concelebrated by Msgr. Brian Henneberry, V.G. as principal celebrant and Rev. Doug McNeill. Ministry of Music was performed by Mary Ann Morgan, Danny Joyce and the St. Pius X Choir. Readings were proclaimed by Barbara Johnston and Therese Melanson–Embree. The Offertory Procession was offered by Cara Savoie and Mary Creamer. The Pallbearers were: Douglas Creamer, Jack Creamer, Claude Savoie, Brian Savoie, Gerald Melanson, John Melanson and John O’Keefe. Members of the CWL formed an honour guard.

Floral and spiritual tributes were received from family and friends.

Memorials were placed to the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit, including one from the Sisters of Charity; St. Mary’s Band Inc.; St. Pius X Parish Building Fund; Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (Atlantic); Romero House (NB); St. Joseph’s Hospital –Prostate Cancer Awareness Program; Bobby’s Hospice; Heart & Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick; Canadian Cancer Society (Saint John); St. Vincent’s Alumnae Scholarship Fund, including one from St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association.

A time of remembrance and refreshment was held in St. Pius X Church Hall.

Interment was held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.