Barbara “Barb” Dawn McClenaghan was a strong, compassionate and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. We are so very sad to announce her passing on October 19, 2021, at the George Dumont Hospital in Moncton. Barb has been fortunate to be surrounded by so many people that loved her and that she loved. To her, the most important and cherished things in her life were family and friends. Barb called the Miramichi home since the 1970’s. At first she was not a fan...

Donald “Donnie” Paul Gillis               1961-2021 Donald “Donnie” Paul Gillis of Napan, NB, passed away at his home on Friday, October 15, 2021, at the age of 59. Born in Newcastle, NB, on November 23, 1961, he was the son of Roy and Anita (Parks) Gillis. Donnie worked as a long-time employee at Bremner Farms as a Parts and Service Coordinator for over 30 years. He then worked at Dynaco and was self-employed in...

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Cynthia Marie McLean of Miramichi at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on October 9, 2021, at the age of 65. Born in Atikokan, Ontario on August 19, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Angeline (Casey) McLean. She worked in office administration at Repap/UPM for over 28 years. She is survived by her lifelong partner, Gerard Regan of Barnaby; five sisters:  Joan (John), of Miramichi, Susan (Colin), of Guelph, Mary...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Martin William Jeremiah McLean of Miramichi at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on October 9, 2021, at the age of 63. Born in Atikokan, Ontario on October 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Leland and Angeline (Casey) McLean.  He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator at Repap/UPM in Miramichi for over 28 years, as well as the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure in his later years. He is survived by...

Nancy Lynn Melvin        1959-2021 Nancy Lynn Melvin (Gillis), wife of Ron Melvin of Napan, NB, passed away suddenly, but very peacefully at her home on October 8, 2021, at the age of 62. Born in Newcastle, NB, on September 28, 1959, she was the daughter of Roy and Anita (Parks) Gillis. Nancy worked 39 years as an Insurance Broker with Tozer Insurance, where she became known as a trusted source of insurance knowledge.  Nancy grew up on the family farm...

Mary “Josie” Boyd      1931 – 2021 Mary Josephine “Josie” Boyd of Miramichi passed away at Losier Hall, Shannex on October 7, 2021, at the age of 90. Born in Chatham, on January 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Bertha (Martin) Flaherty. Josie is survived by one daughter, Brenda Cook (late Wendall) of Miramichi; two sons: Gary Boyd (Joni) of Ottawa, ON, and Tim Boyd (Thelma) of Middle Sackville, NS; eight...

Robert B. MacKenzie       1948 – 2021 Robert Byron MacKenzie, 72, of Centre Napan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born in Chatham, NB, on November 15, 1948, Bob was the only son and youngest child of Byron and Lorna (Watling) MacKenzie. He grew up in Centre Napan, and attended the MacKnight School and Chatham High School. After graduating in 1968, Bob joined the exodus of young Maritimers bound for...

Kathleen Grace (MacRae) Estabrooks                     1929-2021 With much sadness and also with thanksgiving for a life well-lived, the family of Kathleen Grace (MacRae) Estabrooks, announce her death on October 6, 2021, at the age of 92 following a period of declining health.  Kaye, as she was known to most, was born July 17, 1929, in Black River Bridge, NB, the 3rd of seven daughters of...

Thomas F. Tracy    1973 – 2021 Thomas “Tommy” Frederick Tracy of Calgary, AB, passed away at his residence on September 29, 2021, at the age of 48. Born in Chatham, NB on June 26, 1973, he was the son of Bill and Dorothy (Walsh) Tracy.  He worked in construction as a Drywaller.   He loved to hunt, fish and spend time in the outdoors. Tommy is survived by his parents, Bill and Dorothy Tracy of Miramichi; one sister, Jennifer Tracy of Miramichi; two brothers:...

Glenn C. Russell    1939 – 2021 Glenn Cameron Russell, husband of Marilyn (Ellis) Russell, of Miramichi, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on September 26, 2021 at the age of 82. Born in Chatham on July 11, 1939, he was the son of the late Donald Cameron Russell and the late Venetia Katherine (Glendenning) Russell.  Glenn devoted his work life to teaching and the rest of his life to family and volunteerism.   He enjoyed much of his career...