Obituaries

Lucille Chesser

Lucille Chesser passed away peacefully on October 12, 2016 at the Moncton City Hospital, her loving daughters by her side.

Born in Bathurst, she worked there as a nurse then moved to Campbellton where she raised her family. She then shared her passion for nursing by teaching the LPN course at CCNB in Campbellton, until her retirement.

She continued to share her knowledge and love by volunteering at the Moncton City Hospital as well as with the ELF program to help children learning to read. Her interests included walking, reading and singing in the choir.

Though she loved her work, she enjoyed her family and friends even more. She was predeceased by her true love, William "Bill" Chesser, her father Gerald "Hawk" (Chiasson) and mother Maria (Oakes) Chiasson. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Tracey (Peter Murphy), Tammy (Jason O'Connor), 3 siblings, Paul Chiasson, Geraldine Grennan and Jeannine Morais along with her cherished grand-children, Mackenzie, William, Liam and Darryl and many other family members and friends. Lucille wished a special thanks to her angel, Dr. Marie-Josee Allard, Dr Mark Taylor and team, Dr. Amy Brennan, the Oncology department at the Moncton Hospital and Dr. Pam Mansfield and the palliative care department who allowed her to pass with grace and dignity.

Though she was taken too soon, she lived a full life and touched many of us with her sincerity, her love and her never ending optimism. She had a fierceness to live and spent her last days expressing her appreciation for all that she had experienced and the great people that had shared her journey. Your determination and faith allowed you to conquer this illness Mom because though it took your body, it never tainted your beautiful spirit. This light that she was shines on in those fortunate enough to have been on her path.

Howard Metallic

Passed away at home on October 9th, 2016 at the age of 87, Mr. Howard Metallic of Listuguj, beloved husband of Mary (Bradstreet) Metallic. Born in Listuguj on May 4, 1929, son of the late Lawrence Metallic and the late Christianne Gideon.

In his former years, he was employed with a number of steelworking companies across the eastern parts of Canada and United States as a proud Iron Worker working on high steel structures. His later years included working in the woods as a logger for the Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government and then upon his retirement at 65 years old, he became his own boss for the next eight years cutting, hauling and selling logs. As a child, he was surrounded by music and he was inspired by the sounds of his mother strumming the strings of her mandolin and the vocals of her songs. He found many years of enjoyment with playing guitar and writing his own songs and performing privately or publically with family, friends and the public. He was named as Listuguj's Country Gentleman.

He is survived by his son, Carl Metallic of Listuguj; his stepsons, Brent Condo of Listuguj and Constable Stephen (Eustacia) Bradstreet of Shediac; daughters of Listuguj, Rosanne Martin, Karen Metallic, Christine Metallic of Listuguj, and Anita (Rob) Metallic of Montreal; stepdaughter, Jamie Metallic of Listuguj; sister, Mary Fraser of Bangor, Maine; his grandchildren, Edward (Will), Shawnee Ann (Mark), Lisa, Sheldon, Raven (Peter), Denver, Jacob, Fred, Chrissy, Shawn, Nicole, Sienna, Shoconi, Patrick, Sacheen, Samantha, Chase, Matthew, Dina, Anastacia, Alivia, Egian and LeAnna. Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nephews, Great-Nieces, Great Grand-Nephews, Great Grand-Nieces. His daughter-in-law, Joanne Augustine of Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation, NB and sister-in-law, Molly Bradstreet-Barnaby (Sam) of Listuguj. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Peggy Ann, two sons, Frank and Wayne, three brothers, Alexander, Daniel, and Patrick, three sisters, Bella, Stella, and Lucy. Predeceased were 10 other brothers and sisters who died at very young ages.

Allen Vick

Surrounded by his loving family, Allen Wayne Vick, husband of Florence (Godin) Vick, of Beresford, passed away on October 13th, 2016 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst at the age of 72.

Born in Simonds, NB, he was the son of the late John Clement and Mary (Shaw) Vick.

Besides his wife of 48 years, Allen is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Vick (Dan) of Moncton and his son, Dean Vick (Lynne) of Edmonton AB.

His two grandsons: Christian and Chad.

He is also survived by two sisters: Linda Vick (Jean-Claude Gionet) of Pointe LaNim, NB and Carroll Chedore (Jack) of Campbellton, NB and one brother, David Vick (Colleen Shannon) of Pointe-du-Chêne, NB. Two sisters-in-law: Germaine Godin and Claudette (Edgar) Vienneau and one brother-in-law, Maurice (Mona) Godin; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Allen was predeceased by an infant daughter, Kimberly Ann; his parents-in-law: Albanie and Ernestine (Frenette) Godin and a brother, Conrad.

Ann Anderson (Peters)

Charlotte Ann (Peters) Anderson October 8, 1921 - October 23, 2016, age 95

Ann was born in the outport community of Parsons Harbour, Newfoundland, to Cecil and Rachel (Symns) Peters. Her mother died during childbirth and at the age of just a few months Ann was to sent North Sydney, Cape Breton, to be raised by her Uncle Harold Peters and his wife Charity. They became Mom and Dad to her.

She grew up in North Sydney, went to school and enjoyed time with friends, particularly skating on outdoor rinks. In her late teens she liked to go to dances and worked at a general store. It was at that store she met an Air Force member from Northern New Brunswick. She and Murray married in North Sydney in 1941. After a few military postings across Canada, they settled in Charlo.

Together they raised three children who remained devoted to their parents to the very end.

Ann - Mom - Gram - GG was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, foster mom, knitter, clothesline user, dog owner, card player, motorhome traveller, ice cream server and rocker of babies. She was a long-time member of the United Church of Canada and a proud Newfoundlander and Cape Bretoner.

She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Murray Anderson, in 2013, her brother Edward, who was raised by other family members, and one grandson Alan Anderson.

She is survived by daughters Joan (Manley Petersen) and Marlene (Don Brimsacle), both of Charlo, son Wayne (Lise), of Owen Sound, Ontario, and foster daughter Bernice (Jackie Miller) of Quispamsis. She is also survived by several grandchildren, many great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Clayton Callahan

The death of Clayton Callahan of Charlo occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the age of 81. Born in Charlo, he was the son of the late Austin and Mary (Loubert) Callahan.

Clayton is survived by his special lady friend Melitta, whom he loved with all his heart as well as his four children; Kevin (Claudette) of Eel River, Marsha Callahan of Vancouver, Shira Callahan of Charlo and Ryland (Sonja) of Burlington,ON; grandchildren Chanelle, Ben, James and stepgrandson Josh.

Clayton was well known for his good nature, kind heart and keen sense of humour.

He was well known as an avid musician / Barber throughout his life. He loved nature and the simple things in life.

A special Thank you, to all his musician friends, who have kept his passion for music, alive. His family will always be grateful, as music was his life.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

His memory will live on in each of our hearts.

Rest in peace, Dad

We love you

Rachel Sirois

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital, at the age of 64, passed away Rachel Sirois of Campbellton. She was the daughter of the late Ida (nee Byram) and the late Joël Sirois.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters: Natalie Lavoie (Raymond Bujold) of St–Arthur and Sandra Lavoie (Kevin Albert) of Edmundston; her grandson Joel; her brothers and sisters: Arthur (Diane), Michel, Joellen (Raymond Hébert), Suzanne (Réjean Gagnon) and Mona Sirois also by many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Ronald.

Raynald (Tiga) Carrier

The death of Raynald (Tiga) Carrier of Dalhousie occurred suddenly at his residence Sunday October 23, 2016 at the age of 58. Born in Lorne, he was the son of Alice and the late Raymond W. Carrier.

Raynald is survived by his mother Alice; siblings Rheal of Noel Settlement, Alphonsine Carrier of Dalhousie, Dora Carrier (Lloyd) of Lorne, Deborah Smith (Dale) of McLeods, Suzanne Barthelot (Maurice) of Cross Point, Sherman (Johanne) of Dalhousie and Monique Carrier (Maurice) of Matapedia. Besides his father, he was also predeceased by his sister Doris.

Nelson Roussie

Nelson James Roussie, also known as Gus, of Campbellton, NB, passed away peacefully, on October 5, 2016, in Bathurst, New Brunswick.Gus was born, on September 17, 1931 in Campbellton. He was the son of the late Augustus (known as Gus) and Neda Roussie of Campbellton.

Gus is survived by his loving wife, Mary Margaret (Smith); his children Colleen (GordonZimmerman) of Toronto, ON, Stephen (Ann Marie) of AB, Brian (Barbara) of Toronto, ON, David (Kathy) of FL, and Randy (Cindy) of St Stephen, NB; and his brothers Allie, Billy, Donnie and Jerry Roussie. He was predeceased by his son, Eric and his sisters, Eleanore and Viviane.

Gus was adored by his seven grandchildren, Kaleigh and Alexander Zimmerman, Annik Roussie, Raven Roussie, Eric Roussie and Joel and Justin Roussie.

Gus was a loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He was a man with a zest for life. He loved the north shore, both the beauty of it and the outdoors life it offered. Gus was an avid curler, golfer, skier and fly fisherman. He spent many hours on the Restigouche River in his canoe, enjoying nature, the scenery and the quietness.

Gus was a businessman who took great pride in working for Lounsbury company for over forty years. He worked both in Campbellton and Dalhousie and loved his life in these communities where he made many great friends.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the nurses, doctors and staff of the Foyer Notre-Dame-De-Lourdes home in Bathurst for the genuine and compassionate care provided to him and his family for so many years.