All Obituaries

It is with sadness that the family of William Harold “Bill” Turnbull, loving husband of Janet (Hamilton) Turnbull, announce his passing which occurred on May 30, 2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Ottawa, ON, on January 15, 1943 he was the son of the late Isabel and Douglas Turnbull. Bill served with the Canadian Navy for 25 years before working 9 years with Saint John Ship Building Ltd. during the Frigate Program (Tests & Trials). Bill went on to serve...

The family sadly announces the passing of Harry Edward Dempster, loving husband of the late Doris (Guitard) Dempster, which occurred on May 28, 2020 at the Loch Lomond Villa.  Born in Saint John on June 27, 1933 he was the son of the late Howard Bliss and Anna Elizabeth (Cameron) Dempster. Harry was a pipe-fitter and a member of Local #325 retiring in 1993 after working for 35 years.  He was an avid Blue Jays fan.  He enjoyed his daily trips to the mall to join his friends...

It is with profound sadness the family of Kevin Wilson announce his death. Kevin Wilson, also known as “Sarge”, was living his life to the fullest until his death on May 27, 2020. An avid doer of all things; storyteller with a smile and laugh larger than life, will be greatly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Kevin served 27 years as a proud member of the Saint John Firefighters until his retirement in 2009 working in fire dispatch, operations and...

It is with heavy hearts and with appreciation for a life well lived the family of David Edward Wood, announces his passing which occurred on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Loch Lomond Villa. Born in Geary, NB on April 13, 1929 he is the son of the late Rowley and Freda (Tille) Wood. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Noreen G. (Mullin) Wood; brother Byron; sisters Leila Wood and Debra Carr. David is survived by his sons Stephen (Theresa) and Randy (Susan); cherished...

It is with heavy hearts the family of Robert “Bob” Arthur Wood, husband of Maria (Despres) (Hart) Wood, announces his passing which occurred on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB on March 31, 1952 he is the son of the late Ross and Pearl (Henri) Wood. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sisters Patricia Hutchison and Mary Love. In addition to his loving wife Maria, he is survived by his sons Tony Wood (Kelly) and...

It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Robert Joseph Malley which occurred unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020.  Born 1956, in Newcastle, NB, he is the son of Alyre and Leona (Breau) Malley.  Robert worked in the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers as an Insulator right out of school, until having to be operated on as a result of a brain tumor that put him on disability.  Robert had a great sense of humour, a kind...

It is with broken hearts the family of Phyliss Marie McConnell Mont announce her passing which occurred on Saturday May 23rd, 2020 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born March of 1931 in New Glasgow, NS;  she was the daughter of the late Dougal Alexander and Myrtle Irene (Meister) Brown. Phyliss was the kindest most loving soul, she gave of herself to the church and community full heartedly, was a member of the Westfield United Church, UCW, Red Hatter’s and the River Valley...

With heavy hearts, the family of Neil Smith announces his passing, which occurred at home on May 22nd, 2020 surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. Neil was born on April 20th, 1946 in Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia; a son of the late Frederick and Eva Smith, and the loving husband of Nancy (Maher) Smith. Neil worked as a fisherman most of his life. Naturally curious and intelligent his interests ranged from geology to genealogy and his skills ranged from boat-building...

With heavy hearts, the family of John Aspen announces his passing, which occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on May 21, 2020. John was born in Saint John on January 10, 1939; a son of the late Hugh and Marjorie (Kerr) Aspen, and the loving husband of the late Zelia Aspen. John worked for Lantic Sugar, and had served in the Navy as well. Surviving are his sons John (Shirley), David (Kim), Tommy (Geina), and Jamie (Tara); daughter Tammy O’Brien (Dorn), sisters Barb Flecknell and...

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Mark James Boyce which occurred unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21st, 2020.  Born 1965, in Saint John, spending a lot of time at the family camp in Kingston, he was the son of the late Tom and Betty (LeClair) Boyce.  In his earlier years, Mark worked as a Scaffolder with Jacobs and Aluma Systems as well as A-Z Rentals.  He was a jack of all trades.  He loved playing hockey, tinkering with vehicles, doing yard work...