Dr. Todd C. Way

Dr. Todd Curtis Way, 55, passed away peacefully at Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John, NB, on August 25, 2025, after a two-year courageous journey with pancreatic cancer. Born in Toronto, ON, on March 31, 1970, he was the beloved husband of Shelley Way, and adoring father of Madeline (Maddie) and Matthew.

After graduating from Fredericton High School, Todd went on to earn a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, followed by a Bachelor of Education from St. Thomas University. He began his career as a science and math teacher until 2000, when he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a physician. He earned his medical degree at Memorial University, St. John’s, NL (2000-2004), then went on to complete additional training in Emergency Medicine at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. In 2007, Todd began work at the Saint John Regional Hospital Emergency Department, where he worked full time until his diagnosis in August of 2023.

Todd was always ready to help, whether in the hospital or community. It wasn’t unusual to get a knock at the door, a visitor in the yard, or a call from a friend or family member asking him for help. He never turned anyone away. In his spare time he loved to golf, garden, create woodworking projects, and look after his bees. A sailor at heart, he was a proud member of the Kennebecasis Yacht Club and captain of his boat “No Regrets”. He was a dreamer, full of ideas and big plans, as well as an amazing problem solver, while Shelley balanced him with her practical outlook. Most of all, Todd adored his family – Shelley, Maddie and Matthew. He also had a great love for the Berg family who cottaged in Alma for most of his life alongside his family. Todd had great admiration and respect for his colleagues as well, especially the Emergency Department staff (doctors, nurses, admin, etc.) who remained by his side always; he often referred to them as his second family.

Our family is very grateful for the constant love and care of the Oncology Department, especially Dr. James Michael, our family physician Dr. Graham McNeil, Bobby's Hospice's staff, Rev. Paul Rideout, and our church family and friends for being by our side. Todd worshipped regularly at Saint Paul's Anglican Church on the Common and benefited greatly from the spiritual and emotional support of his church family. 

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jaclyn LeBlanc ( Infectious Disease) who worked tirelessly to enable Todd to be home during the last months of his treatment, and who offered extra special care in hospital. 

Thank you as well to Dr. Rob Thompson (Radiation Oncology) and Dr. Jessica Hemmings (Palliative Care).  So grateful for both of you. Jessica managed his at-home care with such amazing kindness, alongside Sarah (Extra Mural).

Todd is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Shelley; children: Matthew Way and Madeline “Maddie” Way; mother-in-law: Jean McBrine; brothers-in-law: Matthew (Nancy Richard) McBrine, Patrick (Caroline) McBrine, and Sean McBrine; nieces and nephews: Chelsea, Liam, Kieran, Ellie, and William; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Besides his mother Irene (Rossiter) and stepfather Terrance Way, he was predeceased by his father-in-law Fr. Ronald McBrine, as well as several close aunts and uncles.

Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd., Saint John, NB. A visitation will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 6PM – 8PM. A Funeral Mass will take place at the church the following day, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11AM. Todd will be laid to rest at Saint Mary the Virgin Cemetery on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11AM. Donations in memory of Todd can be made to St. Paul’s Church, Bobby’s Hospice, or a charity of the donor’s choice.