Well known salmon fishing aficionado, John Haywood Jr, passed away suddenly during the weekend of March 7th after a long illness in Matapedia. John, baptized Zbigniew Halewyj, was born in Lodz, Poland in 1947.

Trained as a machinist in Lodz, John developed a passion for salmon fishing which he indulged in his spare time. He travelled far as he developed an expertise in fly fishing. At the same time he learned the art of tying salmon flies. Numerous rivers were tested by John with his Spey rod and hand-tied flies.

In the early 1980's John and his wife Teresa Hajewyh decided to leave Poland when conditions became very poor. Pretending to be taking a vacation in the west, they escaped from Poland to Austria, and spent a year in a refugee camp there.

When a daughter, Berta, was born, the family decided to immigrate to Canada. After a brief stint working at a remote fishing camp at Lake Temegami near North Bay, John and Teresa decided to relocate to Thunder Bay. Teresa stayed and found work in Thunder Bay, while John explored further, going to Vancouver. After fishing every river in BC, John returned to his family in Thunder Bay, Ont.

In the following years John fished rivers from as far north as Alaska to the southernmost reaches of South America in Tierra del Fuego. It was at this time that he discovered the Restigouche and Matapedia Rivers. John had found his home.

While in Matapedia, he developed numerous contacts in the salmon fishing world. Borrowing from his skills as machinist, he designed and put into production the Governor's salmon fishing reel, which was dedicated to another Matapedia legend, the late Richard Adams.

During his productive years in Matapedia, John was the impetus behind the annual salmon fishing tournament held for several years. Not only did he design the trophy for the tournament, he found sponsors who would underwrite the costs associated with the tournament.

Machinist, salmon fisherman, bridge player extraordinaire, raconteur, poet, John was a renaissance man who will not be forgotten.

His widow, Teresa and daughter, Berta invite all John's friends to attend a celebration of his life at Saint Laurent de Matapedia Church this coming summer.

Gerard Goulette
1931-2010

Passed away in Dawson Creek, BC. on March 11, 2010 at the age of 78.

Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Gertrude Goulette of Charlo, his brothers, Robert, Ont., and Arthur in Charlo.

He is survived by two sisters, Norma St Pierre of Charlo, Madeline Simard (Larry) of Chelmsford, Ont., Several nieces and nephews. Very good friends of Bill and Sue Sutherland, Dawson Creek, B.C. and his family.

Will be sadly miss "Love you" sis.

Michael Hanley

Michael Hanley aged 62, retired papermaker, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2010.

Son of the late John Hanley and Deline Doucet. Survived by his wife Claire (nee Heppell), his daughter Julie Nugent (John) and son Jade Hanley (Annie). Also by hsi beloved grandchildren: Alina, Logan, Emma and Jeremy.

A memorial service was hedl on March 15th at the Saint John Bosco Church, Dalhousie, NB

He will be deeply missed.

Mike Henri Parker

Passed away in Cornwall, Ont., March 14, 2010, Mr. Mike Henri Parker at the age of 78.

He was the son of the predeceased Richard & Alma Parker.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Parker and three sons Danny, Paul & Johnie Parker and their family. He is also survived by three brothers, George parker, Clarence parker & Maurice Parker, five sisters, Eileen Law, Georgina Levesque, Georgette Doiron, Shirley Bois and Dorothy Anne Tonorsky.

Hi officiating interment in the Veterans Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

Mrs. Roberta (Betty) Grenier Firth

The death of Betty Grenier of Calgary, Alberta formerly of Campbellton occurred in Calgary on February 25, 2010 at the age of 62 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on November 20, 1947, she was the daughter of Roland and Dorothy (Day) Grenier.

She is survived by her husband Howard Firth of Calgary, three sons, Gary, Terry Wesley and Stephen (Darlene) all of Calgary, two grandchildren, Katie and Shane of Calgary, four sisters Joan LaPointe (Eugene) of Lorne, NB, Karen Castilloux (Gary) of Riverview, NB, Linda LaPointe (Frederick) of Moncton, NB, Dianne Barrest (Regis) of Pointe a la Garde, Qc, sis brothers, Roland Jr and Ronald (Cathy) of Burlington, On, Raymond and Mike (Peggy) of Campbellton, NB, Robert of Calgary AB, Paul Francoeur (Rita) of Charlo, NB, one aunt rollande Langlois of Campbellton, NB, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters, Rosie and Judy Burke.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be held at St Thomas Aquinas cemetery at a later date.

Gilles Robichaud

Gilles Robichaud, 75, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Dalhousie Palliative Care unit due to lung cancer. Son of the late Ida Gallant and Edmond Robichaud, he leaves to mourn his sister Jeanine, his daughter Joanne Jones, grand-daughter Misty Jones and step-children Karen Thompson, Carla Miller, Brenda Diotte, Scott Miller, Mark Miller, Lisa Miller.

A funeral service was held on March 16th, at St Don Bosco Church, Dalhousie.