Archived Obituaries

At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, on Sunday, October 19^th, 2008 MURRAY CLARENCE BARTON passed on at the age of 81 years. Murray is survived by his wife of sixty years, Doreen (Wilson) Barton and by daughter Carolyn Barton, each of Coal Creek, as well as by son Marvin Barton of Alberta; by brother, Arthur (Leola) Barton of Coal Creek; by sister, Marguerite (Goldie) Power of Minto; by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Angus and Russell Barton and by sisters Freda Forrester and Annie Barton.

The family will receive visitors at the Chipman Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., from where funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with Pastor Mitchel Foley and Rev. Keith Barton officiating. Interment will follow at the Newcastle Creek Extension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cumberland Bay Baptist Church or to the Newcastle Creek Extension Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

BARTON, MURRAY ROBERT – At the Sussex Health Centre, on Sunday, July 15th, 2007 MURRAY ROBERT BARTON, 93 years of age; Predeceased by his parents, Theodore and Lucy (Beak) Barton and by his wife, Cora (Ferris) Barton in 1999. He is survived by seven daughters, Roberta-Betty (Robert) Ryder of Waterborough, Barbara-Bobbie Dugal of Alliston, Ontario, Bertha-Bunnie (Scott) MacPherson of Montague, Prince Edward Island, Dorothy-Patty MacIntosh of Muzzerole Settlement, Carol (Forrest) Eardley of Fredericton, Marlene (Don) Shirley of Chipman and Karen (Allan D’Aoust) of Jemseg; by brother Everett Barton of Lincoln; by sisters Marion Crawford of Minto and Marjorie Hovey of Waterborough; by 21 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and his parents, he is predeceased by a sister Gladys Lewis and brothers John and Bruce Barton.

Resting at the home of Karen Barton at 17 Rte. #715, Jemseg (488-3310) until Thursday when funeral services will be held from the Waterborough Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Price and Rev. Harry Branscombe officiating. Interment in the Waterborough Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of donors choice or Waterborough Baptist Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

“Jimmy” passed away suddenly at his home in Red Bank on March 24^th, 2011 at the age of 76. Jimmy is survived by two sons, Robbie Beers (Joanne) of Hampton, Randy (Laurie) of Quispamsis; step-daughter Bonnie Cote; two sisters, June (Douglas) Baker of Grafton, Debbie (David) Austin of Chipman; by two brothers, Frank (Darlene) Beers of Blissfield and Jonathan (Brenda) of Burton;; five grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Jonathan and Regina (Bishop) Beers; step-son Ricky Saunders, sister Clara Webber; two infant sisters, Ida and Esther.

Resting at Chipman Funeral Home with visitation on Sunday, March 27^th, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9. At Jimmy’s request there will be no funeral service. Interment in the First Chipman United Baptist Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Chipman Public Library or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

It is with great sadness the family of  KIRBY JAMES BEERS of Chipman announce his sudden passing on December 10, 2009 by accident. Kirby was born in 1976, son of Martin and Cheryl (Bartlett) Beers. He was the loving son they always hoped for. Survived by his special friend Melissa (Pettifer) of Saint John who made him very happy. Kirby leaves behind his sisters, Carol (Mark) Green of Sussex and Laurie (Stephen) Beers Pearson of Fredericton, grandparents Hazel and Gerald Beers of Chipman, as well as many cousins and friends. He was the proud uncle of Rylie, Jensen (Green), Simon ,Oliver and Hunter (Pearson). Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Bartlett.  Kirby lived life to the fullest and all who knew him loved him and will miss him deeply. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always made them laugh.
Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Monday when funeral service will be held from the Chipman United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathi Zwicker officiating and Rev. Carl Brewer assisting. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home, on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Memorials to the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment was made in the Red Bank United Cemetery.

At the Queens North Pallative Care Unit, on Thursday, February 5^th, 2009 HAYWARD (Bill) CLAYTON BEST passed on at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his parents, Walter and Gladys (Rogers) Best; Survived by sister, Fern Best of Briggs Corner; by brothers Floyd (Mary) Best of Chipman and Keith (Sharon) Best of Fredericton; by sister-in-law Ruth Best (Branscombe) of Sussex and by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister Hazel (Best) Goodwin and brother Raymond Best.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Monday when funeral service will be held from the Chipman United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathi Zwicker officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home, Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m., and Sunday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. Donations to the Chipman United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Spring interment in the Red Bank United Cemetery.

MARY AGNES BEST, passed away on June 7^th, 2010 at the age of 73 years with her family by her side. Mary loved her family, especially Sunday dinners when all her children and grandchildren were together. She enjoyed cross-stitch and quilting, as well as her “Little Church” in Gaspereau Forks. Mary was born on September 15^th, 1936 to the late Atlee and Agnes (Stewart) Burpee. Survived by her loving husband, Floyd of 53 years; by daughters, Kathy Donaldson of Chipman and Heather (Kim) Fraser of Hardwood Ridge; by her sons, Greg (Kelly) Best of Chipman and James (Jennifer) Best of Doaktown; by her sisters Marjorie (Ernest) Bishop of Chipman, Mildred (John) Dunklee of Moncton and Sara (Terry) Meyer of Moncton; brother Allison (Angie) Burpee of Nackawick; sister-in-law Fern Best of Chipman and brother-in-law Keith Best of Fredericton; grandchildren, Jeffrey Donaldson, Kelsey and Adam Best, Kayla and Keenan Fraser and Zander, Madison and Rachel Best as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her infant daughter, Cheryl Ann.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Thursday when funeral service will be held from the Chipman United Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Kathi Zwicker officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials to the Gaspereau Forks United Church of Canada or the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Red Bank United Cemetery.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Netta Pearl Betts (McPhee) at the York Manor Nursing Home on December 9^th, 2009 at the age of 100. Netta was the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Hetherington) McPhee.Netta was predeceased by her husband, Hazen Betts in 1973, She is the last member of her immediate family.She is survived by her sons, Daniel (Gloria) Betts of Zealand, David (Doreen) Betts of Salmon Creek, Willard (Sharon) Betts of Orangeville Ont., Clifford (Janet) Betts of Hardwood Ridge. Daughters, Myrna (Ray) Murray of Salmon Creek and Linda Beardall (Seth) of Fredericton. Grandchildren, Darren, Hazen, Lynwood, Suzanne, Dwayne, Laurie, Nathan, Roxanne, Patricia Jo, Nicholas, Becky. Great grandchildren Katie, Keith, Sean, Megan and one great-great grandchild Koby.
Predeceased by her son Tommy Charles and one great-grandson Scott Kipp, by three sisters, Verna, Ester and an infant sister Annie Gray. Also predeceased by six brothers, Bruce, Leslie, Angus, Holly, Scott and Warren.
Resting at Chipman Funeral Home with visitation on Saturday December 12^th, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.A memorial service will be held on December 13^th, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall 1000 Pleasant Drive, Minto with Carl Barton officiating. Interment will be in the Newcastle Bridge Baptist Cemetery.  Pallbearers are grandchildren, Lynwood, Nathan, Dwayne, Nicholas, great grandsons, Sean and Friend Collin.

1947 - 2012

STEPHEN ROY BETTS, It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Stephen at his home in Doaktown, NB on July 13th, 2012 at the age of 65 years. Born in Doaktown on April 11th, 1947 son of the late Jean (Betts) Fraser. Stephen will be sadly missed by brothers, John (Bette) Fraser of Sussex, NB, Doug (Starr) Fraser of Moncton, NB, Stewart (Patty) Fraser of Allison, NB; sisters, Carolyn (Glen) MacDonald of Frelighsburg, QC and Margaret (Paul) MacDonald of Milton ON; and several nieces and nephews, friends and extended family.  Stephen was an avid woodsman ,who loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was also a talented musician and songwriter; the proud creator of his CD “Songs in the Wind.”

Resting at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Doaktown (365-1913) where family will receive visitors on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 from 6-9. Funeral service will be held from the Wesleyan Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012. Interment will be in the Red Bank United Church Cemetery, Chipman. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

At the Pallative Care Unit of the Queens North Complex on Friday, March 21st, 2008 Donetta (Donna) Bishop passed away at the age of 75 years, widow of Orville Frederick Bishop and daughter of the late Frederick and Susan (Granville) Stilwell. Survived by sons Kevin (Cathy) and Mark (Roddy), daughters Marilyn (Darrel) McAllister all of Chipman and Lynn (Mike) Boyne of Fredericton; by brother Stephen (Linda) Stilwell of Salmon Creek and by sisters Doris Long of Minto and Anna (Ted) Nitz of Geary; by six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and by special friend Gloria.  Predeceased by son Allan Bishop, ten brothers and sisters, and by two grandsons.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Tuesday when service will be held from the Second Chipman United Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dave Egers and Rev. John Dunnett officiating. Spring internment in the Second Chipman United Baptist Cemetery.  The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a Legion service at 6:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Second Chipman United Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.

BISHOP, MARIE AGNES (WASSON) - At Winnipeg, , widow of Gordon Bishop, at the age of 91 years; Survived by her daughters, Dr. Agnes Bishop of Winnipeg and Dr. Doris Nicoll (Robert) of Canberra Australia; by daughters-in-law Teresa of Bathurst, widow of Gene Bishop, and Carolyn of Baytown Texas, widow of Dr. Arthur Bishop; by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.   Marie lived most of her life in Chipman, After she and Gordon retired from the Stedman’s Five and Ten Cent Store, they continued to reside in Chipman enjoying maintaining a very large garden and their evening drives. Marie traveled often to Autralia and Texas to visit her children. Following Gordon’s death she moved to Bathurst to reside happily with Gene, Terry and their four children. Her last five years have been in Winnipeg with daughter Agnes, and most recently receiving excellent care from the Misericordia Place Nursing Home.   On Tuesday June 13^th, 2006 funeral service will be held from the Chipman United Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Dunnett officiating. Interment will follow in the Second Chipman United Baptist Cemetery. The family is especially grateful to cousins Bona and Bruce Robinson and Rev. Donald Burke for their help with funeral arrangements in ensuring that Marie was returned to her beloved New Brunswick to be next to her husband.