It is with deep sorrow and great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Stephen Roy Darrah of Oesophageal Cancer at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital in B.C. at the age of 59 on August 28,2009. His life partner and 2 daughters were at his side at  his passing.
 
Stephen was the son of the Late Kenneth Darrah and Berdie (Williamson) Darrah of Chipman, N.B. He leaves to mourn, his life partner Juanita Clark of Vernon, B.C., 2 daughters, Allison (Shayne) Findlay and Meredith Darrah of Halifax, N.S.  2 grandchildren, Kayla and Trent Findlay of Halifax, N.B., son of life partner,  Aaron Hageman of Sidney, B.C., Sister Janice Darrah of Chipman, N.B., Neice Danielle Darrah Hoyt of  Toronto, Ontario. Nephew Shawn Hoyt of Fredericton, N.B., 2 aunts Elenor (Lellie) Duffy and Pauline Darrah and many cousins.
 
Stephen was born in Saint John, N.B. He grew up in Chipman. Graduated from Chipman High School, where he participated in various activities. He was also a Queen Scout.Stephen worked in the Trucking Industry for the past 40 years in N.B., N.S., Alberta. North West Territories and B.C. Steve had a life long love of animals with many very contented pets over the years. He cherished his time spent at the family cottage at Cumberland Bay, N.B. with family and friends.
 
A Memorial Service will be held at The Chipman Funeral Home on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 2pm. Burial to follow at The Chipman United Church Cemetery. Honorary pallbears are Mancel Fowler, Gerald Chase, Barry Murray and Manford Bishop. Donations in Stephens memory can be made to S.P.C.A. or donors choice.
 
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr.Kobus le Roux of Vernon for his wonderful care and friendship to Stephen.
 
Stephen Lived Life, Loved Alot and Laughed Often!!
 

It is with great sadness that on Monday, August 31^st, 2009 MERTON DARREL LEGASSIE passed on, at the DEC, Fredericton, at the age of 72 years. Merton is survived by his wife Linda (Hay) Legassie of Chipman; daughters, Sheila (Jeff) King of Chipman, Lora Lee Pullen of Toronto, Joan Legassie of British Columbia and Treva (Bill) Colpitts of Norton; by sons Jeff (Beverley) and Robbie; by brother Vaughan (Dot) and by sister Muriel Ward of Chipman; by grandchildren April, Gary, Treva, Christie, Gina, Matthew, Brandon and Kyler; by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Myrtle (Clark) Legassie, by brothers Lester and Ronald; and by sisters Aleta Heustis and Leona Clark.

Merton was fortunate to retire at 55 years. He was an avid sportsman, enjoyed his time in the woods hunting and fishing, as well as biking with his good friends.

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. Internment will follow at the Red Bank United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family

At Chipman, on August 5^th, 2009 JOHN RAYMOND SPENCER passed on at the age of 74 years. Born in Minto, he is survived by wife, Isabel (Preston) Spencer, of Coal Creek; by sons David and Preston (Charmine) and daughter Muriel, each of British Columbia; by sisters Betty Arnold of Hatfield Point and Clara (Rouvle) Duvale of Quebec and brother Robert Bateman of USA; and by six grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Michael and sisters Carol Odagar and Jean Crawford.

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 Mark Trzop officiating.   The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A legion service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Saint Bridgett’s Catholic Cemetery at Hardwood Ridge.

At Fredericton, on August 5, 2009  GEORGE  HARRY ARTHUR  ROBERTS  passed on, at 82 years of age. Survived by his wife, Dianne (Cusack) Roberts of Chipman; by sons, Barry (Pat) of Lantz, Nova Scotia and Randal (Janet) of Chipman and Chriss (Kimberly) of Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia; by sister Ruth Doucett of Charlottetown; by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. George was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (Myers) Roberts; by parents Harry and Emeline (Clow) Roberts; by brothers Ernest, Carl, Nelson and Lester; by sisters Violet MacKinnon and Vera McLaughlin.

Resting at the Chipman Funeral Home until Saturday 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 Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A legion service will be held on Friday at 6:45 p.m. Memorials to Cancer and Heart Foundation, or the Oak Hill Cemetery Fund, would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Milford, Nova Scotia on Saturday, August 15, 2009.

At the Oromocto Public Hospital, on July 16^th, 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.

At the Queens North Health Complex on July 11^th, 2009 VERA ANN (FRASER) MURRAY passed on, at the age of 89 years. Survived by her husband of 73 years, Ora Murray, of Gaspereau Forks; by daughters, Ruth True, Norma Murray, Doris Robinson and Starr Murray; by sons Kenneth (Gertie) and Merrill (Gabrielle); by brothers Hugh, Donald, Harold (May) and Girvan Fraser; by 9 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Calvin and Margaret (Glenn) Fraser; by sisters Roxie Robinson and Helen Brown; by brother Vincent Fraser; and by two grandchildren.

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, on Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials to the Gaspereau Forks United Church or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Interment in the Red Bank United Cemetery.

At the DECH, Fredericton, MARY LOUISE KING passed on, at 63 years of age. Survived by her husband, Clayton of Chipman; sons Troy (Linda) of Chipman and Bobby of Fredericton; by daughter Willa Rae (John) Corey of Chipman; by grandchildren Cameron and Vicki; by great-grandchildren Cohen and Hayden; by brothers Pat (Mildred) Clark of Newfoundland, Dennis (Annie) Clark of Fredericton and Pat (Irene) Collins of Minto; by sisters Sandra Copeland of Fredericton and Patsy (Jerry) McIntyre of Douglas. She was predeceased by her parents Ben and Frances (McAllister) Clark and by infant daughter Melissa.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Sunday. Funeral services will be held from Christian Life Center, Chipman, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday June 29, 2009 with Rev. Dennis Sisco officiating. Interment in the Red Bank United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Diabetic Society, or charity of donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family.

At home, JAMIE TODD POLLOCK passed on, at 32 years of age. Survived by his parents, Michael & Rhonda (Smith) Pollock, his maternal grandparents Newton and Bernice (Bishop) Smith, his paternal grandparents Clifford and Edna (Murray) Pollock, his brothers Ryan and Andrew Pollock, and nephew Kain Pollock, all of Chipman.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Friday. Funeral services will be held from Christian Life Center, Chipman, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 6^th, 2009 with Rev. Dennis Sisco officiating. Internment in the Red Bank United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christian Life Center, or charity of donor’s choice, would be appreciated by the family.

At the Moncton City Hospital, on May 18^th, 2009 JEAN LILLIAN (BETTS) FRASER passed on at the age of 79 years. Widow of Vance Fraser and daughter of the late Marvin and Grace (Robinson) Betts, she is survived by her sons John (Bette) of Sussex, Douglas (Starr) and Stewart (Patty) of Moncton, Stephen of Doaktown; by daughters Carolyn (Glen) MacDonald and Margaret (Paul) MacDonald of Ontario; by brothers Melvin (Maureen) Betts and Lloyd (Lillian) Betts of Doaktown; by ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by brother Francis Betts and sisters, Leola Justason, Doris Storey and infant Elsie Betts.

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 Chipman United Church or charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in the Red Bank United Cemetery.

At Minto, on Thursday, May 7^th, 2009 ANDREA LYNN BLYTH tramatically passed at 21 years of age. Survived by her finance, Josh Powers, by her mother Beverley (Jenkins) Blyth of Minto; by maternal grandfather Lloyd Jenkins; by father David (Debbie) Blyth and paternal grandmother Ida Blyth each of Chipman; by brother David (Shawntell) Kelly; by aunt Jeannie (Jenkins) Buchanan of Chipman and uncle Darwyn Jenkins of Ottawa. Predeceased by maternal grandmother Mary Jenkins and by paternal grandfather Andy Blyth.

The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on Saturday. Funeral services will be held from Christian Life Center, Chipman, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday with Rev. Dennis Sisco and Rev. Kris Austin officiating. Interment in the Chipman United Penteostal Cemetery by her grandmother, Mary Jenkins. In lieu of flowers, donations to WG Bishop Nursing Home Bus Fund would be appreciated by the family.