In Loving Memory of Dolores W. (Deredin) McDermaid

1934 – 2023

Dolores Winnifred Deredin was born on June 29, 1934, in Chatham, New Brunswick, the daughter of Jean Wilbur Deredin and Alma Clara O'Kane. She died on Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Miramichi. She was 88 years old, just four days shy of turning 89 years old. She is predeceased by her parents, her first husband Edwin Adams, her second husband William McDermaid, her sisters Mary Phyllis (Deredin) Martin and Catherine Elizabeth (Deredin) Trevors, and her two brothers Raymond Benedict Deredin and Wilbur Joseph Deredin.

Dolores is survived by her brother Louis Galliah (Paula) of Miramichi; her five children: Harold Adams of Miramichi, Deborah (Adams) Stark (Edward) of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michael Adams (Sandra) of Miramichi, Wayne Adams (Margaret) of Ajax, Ontario and Richard Lee Adams (Leslie) of Napanee, Ontario; five grandchildren; Tyler Adams of Fredericton, Matthew Adams of Truro, Nova Scotia, Shaun Adams of Ajax, Ontario, Jennifer Stark (Mark) Dettman of Winnipeg, Manitoba and James Stark (Kaleigh) of Headingly, Manitoba; three step-grandchildren: Shawn Lance (Jen) of Tottenham, Ontario, Kim (Poole) Blundon (Colin) of Medicine Hat, Alberta and Chad Poole (Dena) of Bathurst; five great grandchildren: Meadow Adams of Truro, Nova Scotia, Jaylynn Adams of Fredericton, Jordan Stark Dettman and Matthew Stark Dettman both of Winnipeg and Braxsen Stark of Headingly, Manitoba; and five step-great grandchildren: Declan Poole of Bathurst, Anon Poole of Oshawa, Ontario, Vennessa Lance and Lucas Lance of Tottenham, Pewton Blundon and Harper Blundon of Medicine Hat, Alberta.

She had a great love of oil painting (having painted over 180 paintings) and drawing. She had a talent for the writing of thoughtful stories, especially stories for children. Perhaps you read one "Tear Drop" about the mouse that lived in Santa's pocket published in the Miramichi Leader. She operated a seniors care home in Chatham caring for 9 seniors in her home which she called Dolwin Manor- Dol for Dolores and Win for Winnifred. She had some 20 lovebirds she raised and loved and was justifiably called the bird lady of Chatham by her friends and family. She loved working with the earth and planted a large variety of flowers every year. She held regular suppers with family and friends including clergy and Mikmaq elders with great conversations and fun.

The Requiem Mass for Dolores was held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, (her 89th birthday) at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Basilica in Miramichi at 2:00 p.m. followed by a Christian Burial in the Basilica cemetery. Music for the service was provided by Mr. David Bonnell. The hymns included entrance hymn "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman", "O Lord, Hear My Prayer", "Ava Maria", and the recessional hymn was "Into Your Hands".  A Eulogy was presented by Harold Adams.  The First Scripture Reading was read by Matthew Adams.  The Second Scripture Reading was read by Jaylynn Adams. At the graveside, a special service including four honor songs was held by a Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Elder and friend. Refreshments were provided in the parish hall following her burial. The Active Pallbearers were:  Tyler Adams, Matthew Hay, Darren Landry, Darrell Martin, Ladislav Molnar, and Andy Trevors.  Her wake was held on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023, at Adams Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of NB, Miramichi Community Food Bank, or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, NB, telephone (506) 773-3492.  Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online to www.adamsfh.ca

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