On June 17, 2002 with his wife Kaye by his side, the life that was Arthur Stanley O’Keeffe ceased to be.

The friends and many families, whether immediate or extended, along with the family of the Brotherhood will long remember the presence that was Art.

Born February 28, 1918 in Campbellton, N.B., Art was the third child of Hugh and Opal O’Keeffe in a family of six. He left Campbellton for British Colombia in 1938 to play hockey and work the mine in Bralorne. The 1940s saw his marriage, the birth of his sons and his enlistment in the Air Force. After years of traversing the country, the couple settled in Vancouver for the next 50 years.

Shortly after retirement, Art and Kaye returned to Bridge River Valley where they first met to live out their time together. Art dedicated his life to the betterment of conditions for the working man. He was an avid advocate of labour rights and spent his entire life fighting for his beliefs. A stubborn, just and fair man, his passions ran deep. His love and dedication to his family, friends and the Brotherhood will long be remembered. He had an impact on so many lives, yet his gentle nature winning smile and quick wit are the qualities that will keep him in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his wife Kaye, son Jimmy, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sister Marie and brothers Daniel and Frank. Funeral mass was held Tuesday June 25 at St. Francis Assisi Chruch in Vancouver. Flowers gratefully declined in favour of donations to the Lillouet District Hospital, Bag 300, Lillouet, B.C., V0K 1V0.

Donald Murray

The death of Donald Murray of 28 Renault St. Campbellton, occurred at Campbellon Regional Hospital on Monday, June 24, 2002. He was born in Campbellton on May 19, 1922, the son of the late Joseph Murray and the late Loretta Furlotte.

He spent five years in the Air Force during the war with an honourable discharge and is a long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He worked for many years for the City of Campbellton as a mechanic and also taught mechanics in night classes. Known by many for his kind and gentle manner, he will be greatly missed by his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife Rita Walsh Murray, daughters Linda Murray Knowles, Bathurst; Susan Murray, Darthmouth, NS, Brenda Murray, Campbellton; son Allan (Angela) Murray Edmonton Alta; grandchildren Sheryl, Erin, Shannon, Holly Knowles, Kaitlyn Murray, Ryan, Cole Murray. Also many nieces and nephews.

The funeral mass was held at St.Thomas Aquinas Chuch Campbellton, on Thursday, June 27, 2002. Interment in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Funeral arrangements in care of Maher’s Funeral Home Campbellton.

J. Laurier Fecteau

The death of J.Laurier Fecteau of Dalhousie occurred on July 14, 2002 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dalhousie. N.B. He was 70.

Born in Dalhousie, the son of the late Benjamin Fecteau and Cecile (Landry). He was a former employee of N.B.I.P. Mill where he worked in the wood yard.

He is survived by his wife Doreen Parker Fecteau of Dalhousie, daughter Pamela Dragon (Frankie) of Edmonton, sons; Terry Fecteau of Toronto, Michael Fecteau of Woodstock, and Laurier (Jr.) Fecteau (Carol) of Moncton, sisters; Ghislaine Fecteau of Halifax and Georgette Letourneau (Ralph) of Dalhousie, brothers; Rene Fecteau of Dalhousie and Fernand Fecteau of Dalhousie as well as 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

His Funeral was held at the St. John Bosco Church, Dalhousie on July 17, 2002 with Rev. Bill Arsenault officiating. Burial took place at St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Dalhousie.

Blanche Huard

The late Blanche Huard of Dalhousie passed away on July 18, 2002 at St.Joseph’s Hospital at the age of 63. Born of Dalhousie , she was the daughter of Margaret Maltais Doucet and the late Léo Doucet.

She is survived by her husband Hubert Huard of Dalhousie, daughters; Claire Savoie, Pauline Savoie (Roger Perron). Tina L. Savoie (Guy Turgeon), and Marcella Savoie (Jean-Guy Ducharme) all of Montreal, son Henri Savoie (Myriame Turgeon) of Montreal, sister Irene Russell (Frank Russell) and brothers ; Jack Doucet, (Joan), Renaud Doucet (Yvette), Paul-Emile Doucet (Wanita) and Robert Doucet (Anne Jones).

She is also survived by grandchildren; Marc, Kim, Guillaume, Marie, Jonathan, Gabriel, Nicolas, Véronique, Catherine and Pierre-Alexandre, as well as sons in law Eric and Pierre Huard.

The funeral took place at St-Jean Baptiste Chruch in Dalhousie on July 20 with Rev. Yvon Doiron officiating, with burial at cimetiere paroissial de St-Jean Baptiste in Darlington, Pall bearers were Arthur Aube, Charles Doucet, François Doucet, Paul Doucet, Jean-Guy Ducharme and Guy Turgeon.

Christie Ann Keays

Christie Ann Keays of the Soldier’s Memorial Villa in Campbellton, passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on July 21, 2002. Born in Miguasha. Quebec on April 10, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Lavoie and William Wafer.

She is survived by one brother, Raymond and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Keays and two sisters Flora and Regina.

Funeral services were held at Maher’s Funeral Chapel in Campbellton on July 23 and the burial was at the Campbellton Rural Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Campbellton

Catherine Guimond

The death of Catherine Guimond of Campbellton, occurred July 17, 2002 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital at the age of 94. Born in Nouvelle, Québec on March 13, 1908 she was the daughter of the late Zephirin Parent and Marie Louise Landry and was a housewife.

She is survived by her sister Adelaide Beaulieu and children Noella Berthelot of Campbellton, Lydia Nadeau of Halifax and Edmond Guimond of Halifax. She was predeceased by her husband Albert.

The funeral took place July 19 at l’Eglise Notre Dame Des Neiges in Campbellon with Father Morrison officiating. Pallbearers were the parish guard. Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Campbellton.