Passed on in his ninety-first year in the early morning of August 2nd at St-Ann’s Veterans`Hospital, St-Anna-de Bellevue, Quebec, to which he had moved from Dalhousie only six weeks earlier. Though a victim of Parkinson’s disease for the last five years, his death came suddenly, perhaps mercifully so for a man of such determined self-sufficiency.

Born in Nash Creek, NB, on 31 May, 1911, son of Frank Walsh (``handsomest man in Restigouche County``) and Mary Burns, he met and married the late Ann Hefferon, of Co. Mayo, Ireland, while stationed in London with the RCAF during World War II, following completion of a tour of service in India as an aircraft mechanic with a transportation squadron flying missions to Burma.

Except for his war service overseas, he lived most of his life in Point la Nim and then Dalhousie, though he wintered in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida after his retirement from his long years of work as a crane operator with the NB International Paper Company, as it was the same skills to golf, a sport he took up later in life, joining the Restigouche Country Club upon his retirement.

His life reflected the best values of the era into which he was born. He was a private man who abhorred gossip and complaining of one’s lot in life. He believed in hard work, self-discipline, self-respect, and doing one’s faire share. He never forgot the poverty of his early child-hood, but while a thrifty man when it came to his own needs, he took pride and pleasure in being a good provider to his family and in supporting his children’s opportunity to have the education that he had not been privilege to have.

He leaves to mourn his son John Walsh of Montreal, his daughters Sheila Walsh of Perth Australia and Catherine Walsh of Montreal, his son-in-law Peter Sare, husband of Sheila, and his grandchildren Kate and Alexandra.

Visitation at Maher`s Funeral Home in Dalhousie on Wednesday, August 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral mass at 11a.m. on Thursday 8 August, St John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, Dalhousie.

Interment next to his late wife Ann at the Eglise St.Jean Baptiste cemetery in Dalhousie.

In lieu of flowers, donations to any Parkinson’s Disease research foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Frank L. Caldwell
1919-2002

The death of Frank L. Caldwell occurred on June 17, 2002 at the age of 83. He is survived by his wife Mary Elise (Hubert), sisters Jean Magee of Burlington, Ont., Phyllis Mann of Moncton, and brother Bill of Fredericton. He was predeceased by his parents Pryor W. and Mabel (Patton) Caldwell and sister Carrie.

Although born in Truro, N.S., Frank was raised in Campbellton and educated in city schools and Acadia University. He was employed with the Campbellton Electrical department and later as City Treasurer and retired as City Clerk. During his lifetime, he actively served his community, holding positions on the boards of the former Memorial Gardens and the then Restigouche and Bay Chaleur Soldiers Memorial Hospital. He held progressive positions with Shriners and the Masons, where in 1983, he was appointed Grand Standard Bearer of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick. Frank served as an active member of the Gyro Club, the Rotary Club, Arthritis Society and the Historical Cultural Society as well as a past member of the Toastmasters and charter member of the former Kinsmen Club.

Frank was an active member of the Christ Anglican Church where he served as a choir member, occasional organist, vestry clerk and treasurer.

Music played a prominent part throughout Frank’s life, being both an organist and pianist. He also enjoyed pastimes including reading and collecting model trains, antique clocks and watches.

The officiating clergy for the service was Rev. William Morton and the organist was Frank’s brother Bill. The committal service was conducted at the Campbellton Rural Cemetery on June 21, 2002.

Honorary pallbearers were good friends and neighbours and active members of the Masonic Lodge #32 F&AM.

Arthur W. Caggiano JR.

The death of Arthur W. Caggiano JR. of Listuguj occurred on August 2, 2002 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital a the age of 55. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 23, 1946 to the late Arthur Caggiano Sr. And Dorothy Thornton. He was a major in the U”S” Army during the Vietnam War and an active member in the ROTC and American Veteran’s Association.

Besides his mother in Boston, he is survived by wife Denise Mitchell Caggiano of Listuguj; daughters, Miranda Felicia, and Susanne of Listuguj; sons, Arthur III and Joseph Caggiano of Boston; sisters, Mary (Donald) Libby of Boston, Anne-Marie (Jonathan) Caggiano of Boston, Karen(George) Erwin of Boston; brothers; Paul (Joanie) Caggiano and Robert(Lila) Caggiano of California; god-child Jaime Caggiano, as well as eight nieces and nephews in Boston and 26 nieces and nephews of Listuguj.

Besides his father, he was predeceased by one brother, Kevin and two sisters, Ann and Susan.

Funeral services were held on August 5, 2002 at Ste. Anne’s in Restigouche with interment in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Caggiano, Robert Caggiano, Donald Libby, Donald Mitchell, Guy Mitchell, and Kelly Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Parker, Jerry Wysote, Allison Metallic, Mike Nevlis, Henry Sandosso and Arthur Caggiano III.

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

Gerald Parker

After a courageous battle with cancer, Gerald Parker of Eel River Crossing passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on August 3, 2002 at the age of 68. He was born in Eel River Crossing on October 24, 1933.

Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Anna M. Parker of Eel River Crossing, daughters, Georgette Babin of Varennes, PQ., Marylin Parker of Prevost, PQ., sons, Alan Parker of St-Gabriel de Brandon, PQ., step-children, Kathleen Adams of Stittsville Ont., Donal O’ Connell of Pickering, Ont., Colin O’ Connell of Toronto, two brothers, Edgar Parker of Eel River Crossing and Bernard Parker of Eel River Crossing, end six sisters, Doreen Fecteau of Dalhousie, Marjorie Birnie of Toronto, Eileen Joncas of Hudson, PQ., Joan Parker of Mississauga, Ont., Argine McPhee of Niagara Falls and Jean Roy of Richardsvill.

He was predeceased by his parents, as well as one brother Arnold and two sisters Margaret DiBella and Jeannine Legace.

The funeral was held at Holy Trinity Church in Eel River Crossing on August 6, 2002 with father Arseneau officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

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

J. Arthur Woods

J. Arthur Woods of Campbellton passed away August 1, 2002 at the Campbellton Regional Hospital at the age of 85. Born in Campbellton on April 19, 1917, he was the son of the late James Woods and Adele Albert. He was once the owner of his own grocery store.

He will be sadly missed and kindly remembered by his customers and friends. He served on Campbellton's City Council and was a member of the local school board. He was active with the Knights of Columbus and served on the parish council of the St Thomas Aquinas Church when the church was under construction.

Always maintaining a keen interest in politics, he was actively involved in municipal, provincial and federal government.

He is suvived by one adopted daughter Jean Woods of Campbellton, his grandsons Dwight Diotte of the Netherlands and James Diotte of Campbellton, three great-grandchildren and one sister Adele (Alex) Alexander of Saint John, NB. and two brothers, James (Rita) Woods of Campbellton and George Woods of Campbellton. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.

Arthur, never married, having taken care of his parents for years which kept him pretty busy. He was a walking dictionary

The funeral was held at St.Thomas Aquinas Church in Campbellton on August 3, 2002 with Rev. Wesley Wade officiating.

The funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Campbellton. **Note, added by Irene Doyle, as Art was a dear friend**
The store mentioned above was the "Woods Lucky Dollar Store" on Ramsay Street. He was also the owner of the Normandy Grill Restaurant where my aunts Josephine and Mary Ann worked many many years ago, and he reminded me of that often, telling me little stories about those days.
He was a walking history dictionary, knowing a little something about almost every family who lived in Campbellton in his younger days. His memory was very good and he loved sharing his stories, and memories. I sat with him for hours and noted the bits of history he would share and these have helped me tremendously in completing the two history and genealogy books I've written. Some of his memories are in Volume Two and some will be in other upcoming volumes although he will not see them in print he was proud and happy to help. He also loaned me his many photo albums and scrap books which he kept religiously. I will miss him as a friend and as a resource for my works.

Art was very soft spoken, also very involved with the church and always had a low, soft religious music playing in the background when I visited.

Florida Bernatchez

The death of Florida Bernatchez of Dalhousie occurred on July 26, 2002 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dalhousie at the age of 86.

She is survived by daughters, Helen Vienneau of Charlo, Florida Bernatchez of Montreal. Theresa Dube (Rene) of Montreal, Rita Bernatchez of Darlington, Bertha Letourneau (Keith) of Winnipeg, Mary Godin (Bernard) of Maisonnette, Bella Letourneau (Colin) of Winnipeg and Dora Letourneau (Arthur Jr.) of Dalhousie, Alex of Montreal and Raymond of Toronto, sisters, Rita England and Delia Theriault, 30 grandchildren and 41 great-grand-children.

Predeceased by one brother Leonard Doiron and one sister Helen Celest. The funeral was held at St. John Baptist Church in Dalhousie with Father Doiron officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Tommy Bernard, Jamie Newell, Junior Letourneau, Bernard Godin, Alex Bernard, and Leonard Bernard.

Funeral arrangements were in the care of MacMillan’s Funeral Home In Black Point.

Eilleen Basque

The late Eilleen Basque of Dalhousie passed away at St-Joseph’s Hospital in Dalhousie on July 31, 2002 at the age of 69. Born in Dalhousie on July 7 1933, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Basque and the late Bridgit Esther McCormick.

She is survived by sisters, Shirley Basque of Montreal, Dorothy Leslie of Halifax, and Franceen Pozo of Tellahoma Tenn. And brothers, Lloyd Basque of Dalhousie, Lomer Basque of Bathurst, Leonard Basque of Campbellton, Edward Basque of Houston, Tx., Ronald Basque of Halifax, and Reginald Basque of Ottawa.

The funeral was held August 3, 2002 at the Saint John Bosco Church in Dalhousie with Father Chamberlain officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

The funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Campbellton.

John Joseph Doucet

The death of John Joseph Doucet of Campbellton occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on July 9, 2002. He was 83. Born in Campbellton on June 20, 1919 he was the son of the late Thomas Doucet and Olympe Roy. He spent 37 years driving the fire truck for the city of Campbellton after having retired from the Carelton York Regiment overseas in 1945. He enlisted in the regiment in 1939 and retired with the rank SSM.

He is survived by four daughters, Paula Kerr, Judith Doucet, Marina Dewar, and Johann Doucet and four sons, James Doucet, Gerald Doucet, Jeffrey Doucet, and Corey Doucet. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Cora Irvine and one granddaughter Barbara Ann Kerr.

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

Rosamond I. Wilmot

The death of Rosamond I. Wilmot, of the K.E. Spencer Memorial Home in Moncton, occurred on July 23, 2002 at the age of 83. Formerly of Point du Chene, she was born in Campbellton on August 22, 1918, the daughter of the late Price and Rose (Caldwell) Dickie.

She was a member of the First Moncton United Baptist Church and had been a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 6 having served as Provincial President.

She is survived by daughters, Kathryn Wilmot of Moncton and Wendy (Brian) Maillet of Halifax, one grandson, Corey Wilmot, two granddaughters, Lindsay and Shawnda Maillet. She is also survived by sisters, Mrs. William Plumlee (June) of Denver, Mrs. P.J. Smollett (Pauline) of Campbellton, Mrs. Leonard Dickie (Katheleen) of Moncton, brothers, Arnold Dickie (Shirley) of Saint John Gordon Dickie (Marilyn) of Calgary as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, T.V. Winton Wilmot, sister, Constance and brothers Stewart, Maxwell, Lloyd and Paul.

Mary Duplacey

Mary Duplacey of Dalhousie, formerly of Jacquet River, passed away on July 31, 2002 at the age of 90 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jacquet River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Daigle and Marie Annie Guitard.

She is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Smith (Henry) of Dalhousie, Carmeline Diotte of Dalhousie, Theresa Girard (Jean-Paul) of Dalhousie, and Ann Beliveau (Art) of Saint John, five sons, Vincent of Jacquet River, David (Fran) of Saint John, Francis (Norma) of Saint John, Junior (Elsie) of Saint John, and Charles (Carol) of Ontario, sister Rose Levesque of Jacquet River, 30 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Stephen, two brothers Alex and Willie and two grandsons.

The funeral was held on August 2 at St. Gabriel’s Church in Jacquet River with Father Benoit officiating and interment in the parish cemetery.

Pallbearers were Junior, David, Francis, Vincent and Charlie Duplessis and Henry Pelletier.

Funeral arrangements were in the care of MacMillian`s Funeral Home, Black Point.

Albert N. Brooks
1913-2002

One of Campbellton and Dalhousie`s well known citizens, Albert N. Brooks, husband of Bernice Brooks, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2002 at the Village Nursing Home at the age of 88. He was active in municipal politics having been a councillor for approximately 19 years last serving in 1979. He also was involved with U.C.T., served on the Boards at the Restigouche Nursing Home in Dalhousie and the Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Campbellton.

Mr. Brooks was owner/operator of Brooks`Cash and Carry store in Dalhousie for many years, retiring in 1977.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bernice (Quinn), a daughter Lois Ann (Vaughn) Sullivan of Riverview; two grandchildren, Susan of Lower Sackville, N.S. and Doug of Moncton; two great-grandchildren, Tara Lynn and Sean Sobey of Lower Sackville, N.S. as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by 6 brothers and sister.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2002 from First Baptist Church, Campbellton. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home.

Nancy Steeves-Hickey

Nancy Steeves-Hickey passed away at the Village Nursing Home in Campbellton on May 4, 2002 at the age of 28. She was born in Campbellton on Febuary 27, 1974 to Rena Steeves.

She is survived by her great-grandmother Annie Steeves of Campbellton.

Funeral services were in Maher`s Funeral arrangements were in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home in Campbellton.