Malcolm Fraser Kirkpatrick

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Malcolm Fraser Kirkpatrick which occurred Wednesday, February 18 2026. Born in Woodstock NB, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Helen (nee Doiron) Kirkpatrick. 

Malcolm (Mac) was an avid hunter and fisherman. He lived an adventurous life full of skydiving, windsurfing, a jockey at Woodbine Racetrack in Ontario, Red Seal Carpenter who built many churches in Nova Scotia, an ordained minister and schoolteacher. He instilled this life of adventure in his children. For many years Mac and his wife Kathleen (Ninie) worked with the Saint John Salvation Army men’s shelter in any way they could. He was the director of maintenance at UNBSJ for many years. In 1989 Mac and Ninie moved to Hay River, Northwest Territories to work for the Sub-Arctic Mission and he moved on to be the director. His connection with the indigenous community of the north was apparent as they welcomed him into their hearts and homes. After leaving the north, Mac and Ninie moved to Alberta where he pastored and again was welcomed into the hearts of the many people he encountered in both Sylvan Lake and St. Paul. His last few years were spent back in Saint John, NB where he could be found at many crafters markets alongside his wife selling his bird carvings. 

Mac will be missed by many by especially his wife of 66 years Kathleen (Ninie) Helen (nee. Green) Kirkpatrick; daughters Colleen Nobles (Sean), Elizabeth Crisp (Rob), Judy Grant (Duane), Kirsten Lazeski (Larry). Grandchildren Kara McCann, Erin Crook, Brent Nobles, Matthew Crisp, David Crisp, Michael Grant, Christopher Grant, Elizabeth Grant, Lauren Parenteau, Kate Price, Kane Price along with many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Fred Kirkpatrick and sisters Dianne McKay (Bert), Connie Wright (Art), Paulette Coggan (Billy). 

Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John. A celebration of life for Malcolm will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2-4 pm at Calvary Temple , 83 Sydney Street, Saint John, NB.  

Donations in his memory may be made towards Grace Inn  or to Outflow Ministries.