At the Oromocto Public Hospital, on July 16th, 2009 JOHN HERBERT DOHANEY passed on at 86 years of age. Survived by wife, Miriam (Russell), of Chipman; by sons Allen (Theresa) of Rothesay; Michael (Barbara) of Arizona; by daughter Kathy Caron (Terry Keough) of Grand-Barachois; by grandchildren, Patrick, Timothy, Ross, Jacqueline, John, Stephanie, Jason, Michelle, Nicola, Kate, Jeff Caron and Jamie Caron; by sister, Sister Margaret Dohaney (Sisters of Charity) in Saint John. Predeceased by parents William and Susana (Monahan) Dohaney, by brothers George (ww2 RCAF) and James; and by sister Agnes.

John was a Veteran War Radio Operator RCAF. He retired in 1978 as DOT Air Traffic Control Supervisor in Moncton. He was a long time Amateur Radio Operator (VE1PG), Moncton Golf Club member, Beaver Curling Club member, and was an active St. Joseph Catholic Church member. John was proud of his Irish heritage, with quick wit, whom his friends and family enjoyed. Special thanks to friends Carol and Albert Chessie, who helped tremendously during his illness.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Monday when funeral mass will be held from Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Peter Stephen officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 7-9 pm. Interment in Saint Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, or charity of donor's choice, would be appreciated by the family.