Passed away at his home in Sept-Iles QC at the age of 77 years Joseph Ivan Balfour, aka Jughead, Juggie, Ikka and Frankie.

Joseph retired in 1999 after 34 years of service with Wabush Mines. Before leaving Dalhousie he worked at the NB Liquor Store for 10+ years.

Joseph was a man of little needs, his greatest pleasure in life was to give! The Lord knew this about him so he blessed him with lots of FAMILY. Joseph was adopted at the age 4 from the Saint John orphanage where his first and primary family begin. His loving parents were the late John Balfour and Gertrude Fraser. These wonderful parents went on to adopt another child from Liverpool NS, Joan Balfour, who passed away in June 1999. The relationship of this brother and sister, even with some ups and downs, was remarkable, their undying love and devotion to each other set the bar high for his families.

Joan had two children Shelley (Terry) Coulombe and Shawn (Tina) Balfour, whom he loved and spoiled like his own children. Though he leaves a void in their lives, they too have a bond like Joan and Joseph.

He will be sadly missed by his great nephew Geoffrey (Ashley) Coulombe, great nieces Samantha Balfour and Julia Balfour.

Joseph also leaves behind his son Paul Fraser of Simcoe ON, originally from Dalhousie NB and his grandson Spencer Fraser of Simcoe ON. Though circumstance and distance were a challenge they had a very loving and warm relationship. Paul and Spencer spent many summers visiting with him in Dalhousie. Joseph left a lasting impression on Paul's older siblings Joanne, Susan and Kim Fraser; they too will greatly miss him and his joking around.

Approximately 30 years ago Joseph found his natural Mother, Mrs. ???? Arseneault of Saint John NB. He was so pleased not only with finding his natural Mother but with the acceptance and love he received from her, her brothers and sisters, his uncles and aunts. They have all passed on now accepted for his loving Aunt Laurette Guimond.

With this wonderful finding he also learned he had 7 Siblings...Rheal, Hilda, Joe, Roger, Doris, Raymond and Rose. There are not enough beautiful words in the world to describe his natural family, not only did they welcome him into the family with warm, loving open arms but they did the same with his other families.

The family that he "adopted" and loved dearly was Sandra (Roger) Oakes and their children Melissa (Rene) Oakes and Carmella (Pascal) Joncas. When Joseph was home for the summer his greatest enjoy was to visit with Carmella and her beautiful children Taylor, Logan, Emma and Ayden, the love they had for him is unmeasurable. Melissa, his goddaughter, lives in Bathurst with her family but made it a point to visit often over the summer with her beautiful son Jaykob.

He loved to play cards at the wharf in Sept-iles for the summer and at a bowling alley during the winter. He would come home each summer filled with stories of his friends and the many, many card games they played. They and many other friends have all expressed a deep sadness with his passing. Juggie may you forever sit at the table of the Lord and play many more games of "Two High" with Joanie as you wait for the rest of us to join in. Rest in Peace.

Kenneth Joseph Carter

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenneth Joseph Carter at the age of 79. Husband of the late Geraldine Carter who passed away on February 25 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital.

Born in Dalhousie on July 2 1934, Ken was the son of the late Allan and Anastasia (Annie) Carter. Besides his parents and his wife Geraldine, he was predeceased by his brother Joseph Lawrence (Rudy) Carter.

He is survived by his stepdaughter Carol Savage (Tim) of Miramichi, stepson John Bourque (Sabine Harbottle) of Edmonton, Alberta, sister Dorothy Carter Cyr of dalhousie, nieces Yvette Godin of Dalhousie and Jeannette Mockler of Balmoral and nephew Robert Cyr of Dalhousie.

Ken was a member of First Baptist Church, C'ton. He loved music and often sang and played in a music group there. He was very into electronics and ham radio and was a real people person. Ken was a friend to all and a devoted husband whose wife Geraldine passed away just six days earlier on February 19, 2014.

He worked for a year at the mill in Dalhousie, spent the next 11 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and then 28 years as a phychiatric nursing assistant at the Provincial Hospital.

Rev. John Cook Harvie

Through tearfilled eyes we make known heaven's attainment of John C. Harvie (Jack, Jackie) on February 28, 2014 from his home in Nash Creek.

Born July 7,1935 to Margaret (Cook) and George Harvie in Nash Creek, NB. Devoted husband of 54.5 years to Emma-Jean (Hornibrook). Loving father to Lorelei (Moncton),Wayne (Maria) Nash Creek and Shane (Dawn) Grand Bay. Affectionate grandfather to Jason, Beth Ann, Candace, Meghan, Ashton, Stephanie, Johnathan, Alyssa and Colton. Caring great-grandfather to Jasmyne, Sara, Chloe, Ethan and Karis. Loyal brother to Marjorie McAlister, Donald, Shirley LaPointe, Lloyd and Helen Killoran all of Nash Creek.

Predeceased by daughter Melody, grandson Kyle, sisters Viola, May,Hazel, Daisy and Muriel as well as his brothers Wayne, Murray, Bobby, Arnold, Leonard and Delbert.

A proud Korean veteran. A jack of many trades, he enjoyed the great outdoors, a farmer, lobster fisherman, game warden to name a few of his career paths. His kindness, warm smile and strong beliefs will be remembered. His love of music, guitar playing and voice live on in our souls.

Margaret Jean Chesser

Jean Chesser, wife of the late Gerald Chesser, passed away in her 102nd year on February 25, 2014, at the Village Nursing Home in Campbellton.

Born in Runnymede Qc, on September 6 1912, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Adams) Gillis. Jean lived her married life in Mann's Mountain, where she and Gerald operated a small grocery store. She also worked at Camp Harmony for many summers. Later she moved to Tide Head, where she enjoyed many more happy years. Apprciation goes to the Seniors Group who welcomed her and of which she became a valued member.

 Jean is survived by three daughters, Janice Firth (the late Stillman), Geraldine Grey (the late Bernus), and Judy Allen (Robert) 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and nice great great grandchildren. Special thanks to granddaughters Janice Mann(David) and Marlene Bremner (Scott) for their support and care of "mom Chesser" in the last several years.

Besides her parents, husband (deceased in 1976) and sons-in-law, Jean was predeceased by her 10 sillblins, Jim, May Falle, Bill, Allan (Bud), Boyd, Ernest, Donnie, Isabel Kinsey, Freda and Malcolm.

Jean's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. MacDonald, Dr. Yacoub, and the staff of the Village Nursing Home for the wonderful care and attention she received in the past six years.