On September 7, our mom waded into the water at Parlee Beach to enjoy a dip on a beautiful hot beach day, collapsed and later passed away despite valiant efforts to bring her back to life. Our family spent every summer at Parlee Beach and this summer was no exception. Ruth spent time with each of her five children, their children and their children’s children at the cottage this summer, as recently as two glorious beach days over the Labour Day Weekend. She also spent time with her three siblings and hosted some close girlfriends for a few days. Her last summer was a good one! Our mom was a very caring, thoughtful person with a quiet presence and a gift for anticipating our needs and "being there" when and how we needed her. We all have wonderful memories of her and feel blessed that she was our mother. A graduate of the NB Teacher’s College and the University of Moncton, she was an excellent teacher and taught school in Dorchester, Campbellton and Moncton (Birchmount and Queen Elizabeth) during her lengthy teaching career. In retirement, she enjoyed her winter activities of regular exercise classes, playing bridge with friends and travel with family and friends. Her summers were focused on family and cottage. She attended St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Moncton and was a member of the St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Women’s League (CWL) and the Holy Family Seniors Group and Bridge Group.

She was predeceased by her husband Roderick Foran and her parents Leo and Elsie Connors. We know our dad was there to give her a big bear hug when she passed. She is survived by her children Maureen Reid (Doug), Margaret Currie (Joe Mortimer), Kevin Foran, Marie Kimmerer (Dan) and Jim Foran (Nicole); grandchildren Jim Currie (Natalie), Jessica O’Kane (Tom), Jasmine Baines (Jason), Savannah, Christopher and Roddy Kimmerer, Aidan and Brodie Foran and Lily Reid; great-grandchildren Kitara, Ted, Nowell, Talon, Meadow and Sophie Rose; brothers David and Vincent Connors, sister Anne Lorriman (Stuart), nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the paramedics, medical professionals and all those who helped our mother after her collapse at the beach. We are grateful for your efforts.

Glenford Murray

Glenford Murray of Robinsonville, N.B., husband of Cheryl (Wirtanen) Murray, passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 10, 2016 at the age of 76.

Glen is survived by his mother Elizabeth, sister Irene, brother Benjamin (Jean), and his three sons, Chris (Kathy), Jeremy (Ping) and Preston. He will also be missed by grandchildren, Erin, Alexandra and Ben, as well as nieces and nephews.

Glen worked as a salmon fishing guide for many years and loved working on the river. He was a kind, gentle and generous man, dedicated to his family, and who loved children and nature.

Alice Doherty

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved mother Alice Marie Doherty (nee Heppell), age 96 on Sept 9, 2016 in Dalhousie, New Brunswick.

Alice was born in Balmoral, New Brunswick on October 24, 1919 to Helene and Edmond. After graduating from Normal School in 1937, she taught at local schools in the Charlo area and later moved to Montreal to study Nursing. She married in Charlo in 1946. She lived in New York City, Saint John, Hay River (Northwest Territories), Edmonton and Dalhousie. Along with her careers in teaching and nursing, she enjoyed family time and travel, story-telling, bridge, knitting, crossword puzzles, genealogy, tutoring new Canadians, and was involved in her church and the CWL.

She leaves behind five children: Michael (Lauretta) of Saint John, Helen (Bas) of Charlo, Peter of Calgary, Anne of Vancouver and John (Barbara) of Dalhousie, seven grand-children, seven great grand-children, a sister Claire and a brother Leo as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alice was predeceased by her loving husband Capt. James Doherty, four brothers: Edgar, Albert, Donat, Herman, four sisters: Albertine, Alma, Celina, Emma and her daughter-in-law, Lauretta (nee Henderson).

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Dalhousie Nursing Home for their kindness and support while our mother lived there

Norma Andersen

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 24, 2016 at the age of 82, Mrs. Norma (Harding) Andersen of Dalhousie, wife of the late Raymond E. Andersen. Born in Cains Point, NB on October 22, 1933 daughter of the late Harold G. Harding and the Ellen Harding.

Along with her husband (Ray) she managed the family construction and apartment business. She was actively involved in her community and supported many charities. Many happy years were spent at the family cottage in New Mills with extended family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Lynn Andersen of Dalhousie; daughter Sheila Calhoun (Neal) of Whitby, Ontario; son Harold (Tina) of Dalhousie; son Donald (Larissa) of Red Deer, Alberta; brother Evan Harding (Barbie) of Dalhousie; sisters Mina Sanders, Irma Hachey and Anne Bellefleur all of Dalhousie; 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents Norma was predeceased by her sisters Shirley Fillmore and Marie Haywood.

Arnolda Keays

The death of Arnolda Keays of New Mills; occurred on Sunday, September 25 2016 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital at the age of 84.

Born in Charlo, the daughter of Alexander and Georgina ( LaPointe) Babin.

She is survived by her children; Blair(Pat) of Ajax, Debby of New Mills, and Wendy(Bob Roy) of New Mills. Brothers: Simon(Inez), Sam(Deanna), Jimmy(Bernadette), Winston(Ann). Sisters: Eileen Keays, Bernadette Newman and Sybil Offrey (Jack).

She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald Keays.

Abe Labillois

The death of Wayne (Abe) Labillois of Eel River Bar occurred at the Chaleur Regional Hospital Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the age of 63. Born in Mars Hill, Maine, he was the son of Lena Simonson and the late Preston Tozier.

Abe is survived by his wife Beulah; mother Lena, stepchildren Joey and Julie LeBlanc; brothers Paul and Russell as well as his sisters Darlene Simonson and Linda Simonson Letourneau. He was predeceased by his stepfather Peter Simonson, brother Ernie Boy and sister Jacqueline.

Linda Lee Miller

The family of Linda Miller 56, of Eel River Bar First Nation, announces her passing early Thursday morning September 22, 2016 at the Georges L. Dumont University hospital in Moncton, NB. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on October 23, 1959, Linda was the daughter of the late Alex and Barbara Miller of Eel River Bar.

Linda was an elementary school teacher at the Alaqsite'w Gitpu School in Listuguj, Quebec.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Katie Dawn Miller and her granddaughter Pyper-Jo Miller, as well as her love Dawson Boudreau. She is survived by her brothers Ronnie Miller (Karen), George Miller (late Donna Miller), Eric Miller, Rene Miller, and Tony Miller (Sheena) and her sisters Nancy Harn (Charles) and Patricia Hachey (Eric), and her 35 nieces and nephews.

Fernande Kierstead

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on September 24, 2016 at the age of 88. Mrs. Fernande (Nadeau) Kierstead of Campbellton, was the wife of the late Patrick Kierstead. Born in Nouvelle, QC, on January 14, 1928, daughter of the late Joseph Pierre Nadeau and the late Marie-Anne Cauchon.

She is survived by her Children, Sandra (Michel) LeBlanc, Mona (Ralph) Gionet, Patrick (Debbie Anne), Diane (Michael) Juckes, Louis (Anne), Otto (Annette) and Randall; her grandchildren, Marc, Melissa, Christine; Nicholas, Nathalie, Stephanie, Eric, Nancy, Joshua, Jennifer, Roisin, Ronan, Jason, Hans and Zachery; her great-grandchildren, Lucas, Jesse, Alex, Thomas, Gabriel, Miko, Talia, Liam, Chloe, Rebecca, Marc-Alexandre, Sara, Adrien and Carmynn.

Mary Lynn Long

The death of Mary Lynn Long of St.John and formerly of Jacquet River occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the age of 60. Born in Campbellton, she was the daughter of Lorraine Martin and the late Robert Long and her second parents Allie Culligan and the late Rose Culligan.

Mary Lynn is survived by her daughters; Tania Long (Tim Larocque) of Petit Rocher, Nancy Long (Michael Gravel) of Saint John, 8 grandchildren; Hayley, Gage, Brianna, Dean (DJ), Savannah, Tamera, Yasmine, Kiara, 2 great grandchildren; Marlayah and Raiden as well as her sister Dorothy Beaton. She was predeceased by her grandson Riley and sister Violet Manning.

Beulah Russell

The death of Beulah Russell of the Dalhousie Nursing Home and formerly of Belledune occurred on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital at the age of 74.Born in Belledune, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Frida (Gray) Guitard.

Beulah is survived by her children; Karen Russell of Toronto, Bruce of Belledune, Boyd of Campbellford, ON., Cindy of Toronto, Shawn (Nina) of Toronto; 12 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren as well as her sisters Eunice Russell, Audrey Carrier, Leona Comeau, Joan Legacy, Patsy Thibault and brother Tommy. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Austin, Darcy and Stephen.

Bernard Doucet

The death of Bernard Doucet of Charlo occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital September 22, 2016 at the age of 74. Born in Montreal, the son of John and Estherine (Laviolette) Doucet.

He was employed in his earlier years at the Inco mines in Ontario and then with Bowater in Dalhousie until he retired.

Bernard is survived by his daughters Allison Colleen Boone of Fredericton and Lorry Ann (Brent) McFadzen of Fredericton as well as his brothers Roger, Armand and sister Lorraine. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Donald and Noel and son in law Kevin Boone.

Ada (Mann) Thomas

The death of Ada (Mann) Thomas occurred on September 15, 2016 at Wisdom Manor in Campbellton. Ada was 84. Ada was born on September 2, 1932. She was the daughter of Herbert Mann and Grace (Thomas) Mann.

She leaves to mourn two daughters; Heather MacDougall (Richard) and Nancy Firth (Wayne Cooling), one son; Colin R. Thomas (Lisa), two grandsons; Chris MacDougall and Andrew Thomas, two great-grandsons; Jackson and Evan MacDougall. She also leaves many caring nephews, nieces and cousins.

The funeral was held from the St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Robinsonville with service at 2:00 pm on September 19, by Rev. Ann Fairweather. Interment at Interdenominational Cemetery in Robinsonville.

Active Pallbearers: Gary Matheson, Ricky MacDougall, Chris MacDougall, Wayne Cooling and John MacDonald. Honorary Pallbearers: Aubrey A. Firth, Paul Thomas, Don Harris, Lamkey Hunter, Larry MacKinnon and Gerald Craswell.

The family of the late Ada Thomas wish to express their sincere thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for many acts of kindness, floral tributes and donations. A special thank you to Rev. Ann Fairweather and Maher's Funeral Home, Pallbearers, David Mann (Nephew) – organist, Donna Murray and wisdom manor.

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