All Obituaries

Ms. Frances W. Stafford passed away on July 19th, 2018, at the Loch Lomond Villa. Frances was born in Marysville, NB on November 17th, 1931; a daughter of the late Bernard and Amanda (Lyons) Stafford, and the 12th child in the family. Frances was a long-time member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She is survived by her sisters Jean Lyons, Joan Lyons, and Helen Watson, brother Dale Stafford, special friend Jean-Claude Isaac, as well as many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Frances...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Lawrence Hopey which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 19th, 2018.  Born 1931, in Fredericton, NB, he was the son of the late Everett and Edna (Gamble) Hopey.  Gerald was a mechanic by trade and worked for George Kelley for many years up until his retirement.  He was an avid reader and he enjoyed watching old family sitcoms on the TV.  Gerald also loved playing skipbo and sharing...

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Martha Evelyn (Goss) Beckingham which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018.  Born 1941, in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Thelma (Archilles) Goss.  Martha enjoyed gardening, travelling and had a great love of animals. She was caring, generous and kind-hearted, always putting everyone else first before herself.  Martha is survived by her sons Kevin,...

Beloved grandfather and father Eric Eldon Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Bobby’s Hospice. Born in Saint John, NB on January 25, 1948 he was the son of the late Cecil and Anne (Dunlop) Jackson. Eric worked as a pipefitter for the Irving Oil Refinery for many years. He was a member of the Rothesay Yacht Club, Saint John Theatre Company and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Eric is survived by his sons Andrew Jackson (Tania) and Cordell Jackson...

 It is with great sadness the family of William Arthur “Bill” Reynolds announce his passing on July 17, 2018 at the Palliative Care Unit at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John he was the son of the late Harold and Evelyn Reynolds. He leaves behind his devoted wife Mary Ellen; daughters Cathy Bettle (Stephen) and Susan Clarke (Rod); son Sean Reynolds (Kira); grandchildren Caitlin (Devin) and Josh Bettle, Livia and Laura Clarke, Bridget, Ella and Gavin...

It is with heavy hearts, the family of Heather Ann Cole, devoted and loving wife of Jim Cole, announces her passing which occurred on Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB on August 7, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Lee) Harding. Heather worked as an Educational Assistant for Hazen White School for the last several years. She enjoyed her drives to Florida with her husband and spending time with their friends Pete, Irene and...

Charles V. Long “Chuck” With sadness but in appreciation for a life well lived, Chuck went to be with our Lord on Sunday July 15, 2018. He was born in Saint John on February 14, 1930 to the late Fred and Lulu Long. He was the loving husband of Grace (Hughes) Long. He is survived by his wife Grace of 65 years; daughters Debra and Beth (Doug); daughter-in-law Judy; six grandchildren Carrie, Amanda (Chris), Hannah (Josh), Kristen, Trevor (Tricia) and Sean (Sam); nine great...

The death of Mary Evelyn Babineau wife of the late Howard D. Babineau occurred on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Frank C. and Elizabeth (McManus) Abbott and a graduate of the Saint John General Hospital School of Nursing prior to her marriage. She was on the staff of the Lancaster Veteran’s Hospital and later was associated with Family Services. She had been a member of the Board of Management of V.O.N., a Board member and...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Patricia Margaret Ballantyne, loving wife of the late W. Andrew Ballantyne, announces her passing that occurred on Sunday July 15, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1925 in Toronto, ON, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Enid (Ross) Startup. Patricia was a veteran of WWII where she served with the Royal Canadian Navy. She was devoted to her faith and was proud of being acknowledged as a lifetime member of the UCW. Patricia...

With heavy hearts the family of Robert “Bobby” Patrick Loeman announces his passing that occurred on Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1936 in Saint John, he was the son of the late James and Vera (DeWolfe) Loeman. After an engagement of 49 years he married his fiancé, Mary Hovey the day before his passing. Bobby was an active member of First United Pentecostal Church where he served as an usher for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing....