All Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts the family of John Cecil Davies announce his peaceful passing on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the St. John & St. Stephen Nursing Home. Born April of 1942 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Arthur and Doris (Hannah) Davies. John enjoyed a lengthy career at the Saint John Exhibition Park Raceway training race horses and was known around the track as “Big John”. He was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan and loved watching Harness Racing.   John is...

With heavy hearts the family of Donna Marjorie Garnett announces her peaceful passing that occurred on Friday March 22, 2019 at Bobby’s Hospice. Born 1944 in Fredericton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Ella Mae (Cornish) Ellis. Donna was full of life, loved to laugh and joke with everyone around her. She always had a smile on her face and gave the best hugs.  Donna had a huge heart and would help anyone that needed her. She adored her family, enjoyed old country...

Peacefully at the Saint John Regional Hospital, Gregory Celestine McAuliffe, devoted husband of Ethel McAuliffe of 54 years was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour, in his 86th year on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was the son of the late John L. and Blanid C. (Sharkey) McAuliffe. Greg graduated from the Welding Program at Moncton New Brunswick Community College where he became a highly skilled tradesman working throughout the United States, Ocean Steele and the Saint John Dry Dock...

The passing of Romeo Joseph Poirier occurred on March 21, 2019 at the Palliative Care Unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Romeo was born January 24, 1952 in Dalhousie, NB to the late Marcella (Lavigne) and Arthur Poirier. Romeo is survived by his wife of 45 years Brenda (Burchill) and two children Shaun of Saint John and Michelle (Joe) Munro of Rowley. He has four beautiful grandchildren Riley, Grace, Gavin and Joey that were his pride and...

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Merleen Christine (Allan) Smith, loving wife of the late Donald Smith of Hampton, NB, announces her passing which occurred on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Born 1949 in Anagance, NB, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Eileen (Black) Allan. In her earlier years, Merleen worked for 12yrs with NBTel followed by several years of in home child care and a few years with Marysview Seniors...

It is with great sadness the family of Leo Buckley announce his passing which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday March 19, 2019. Born in Saint John on May 18, 1942 he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Banville) Buckley. Leo worked as a talented Sheet Metal Worker and worked for Fundy Ventilation for many years, retiring in his mid-60. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and had a love and passion for Harness Racing. Leo is survived by his loving...

With heavy hearts, the family of Linda Corscadden, one of God’s special children, announces her passing, which occurred at Kings Way Care Centre on March 19, 2019. Linda was born on October 4th, 1953 to the late Ansel and Evelyn (Tanch) Corscadden. She is survived by her siblings Kenneth (Brenda), Lawrence (Jocelyn), Daniel; and Darlene Lawton (Timothy), as well as many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Kings Way Care Centre for their exceptional care of Linda....

With heavy hearts the family of John “Jack” Clayton McIvor announces his passing that occurred on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1933 in Saint John, he was the son of the late William and Alena (Stackhouse) McIvor. Jack was a Plumber for many years employed with Harold Peer until his retirement and was a member of Local 213. He was a devoted family man and cherished every moment spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is...

The death of Barbara “Lorraine” Gay occurred on March 19, 2019.  Born in Halifax, NS, she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Browne.  She was an RNA throughout her life.  She was very devout in her faith and was a member of St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, Quispamsis.  She was extremely independent and had a wicked sense of humour.  She cherished her family especially her son Barry.  She is survived by her granddaughter Katrina who...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Clarence Morgan, age 39, announces that he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday March 18, 2019 at the Georges Dumont Hospital in Moncton, NB due to complications of a Heart Attack. He was the beloved son of David W. Morgan Sr. (Joanne) and Vera A. (Morgan) Wood (Larry Whitehouse) of Saint John, NB. David is survived by his sweetheart Jillian Leonard, their unborn son and her daughter Evelyn of Lakeville, NB; his two loving...