All Obituaries

It is with love and remembrance that we share the peaceful passing of Michael Stafford on March 11, 2026, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Michael is now reunited with his beloved wife of 50 years, Roberta (nee. Gilnick) Stafford. Born on September 19, 1933, in Cardiff, South Wales in the United Kingdom, he was a son of the late Edward Wren and Vera (nee. Turpin) Stafford.   Michael is survived by his loving children: Gareth (Heather) Stafford, Kristine (David) Jarrell, Rosemary ...

It is with great sorrow the family of Carmella Marie Ricketts announce her passing on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026.  Beloved wife of Peter Ricketts for over 40 years.  Her loss will be deeply felt by her children Nicole (Joel) Landers and Amanda Ricketts, by her grandchildren Morgan, Jamie, and Aidan and by her siblings Urbain Johnson, Rosaire Johnson, Omer (Jackie) Johnson, Rita Cyr, Azele (Jimmy) Saunders, Claudine (Nerie) Robichaud, Marielle Johnson, Aline Richard, Corinne ...

It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Frank "Buddy" Marshall, on Wednesday March 11th, 2026.  Beloved husband of Ann Marie Marshall for over 64 years.  His loss will be deeply felt by his children Michael (Laurel) Marshall, Kelly (Paul) Whittaker and Colleen (Neil) Antworth, and his granchildren Nikki (Trevor), Alex, Kyle, Brittany (Sean), Matthew, Ryan, Bethany (Zack), Brooke (Jake), Chris, Samantha (Adin) and Matthew, by his great-grandchildren Austyn, ...

Nicole Haynes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 7, 1948, in Caraquet, New Brunswick, to Julien and Evelyn Cormier. Nicole was a loving and kind soul who welcomed everyone with open arms. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel accepted and valued, and she cherished life in every moment. Known for her wonderful sense of humor, Nicole loved dressing up, telling ...

It is with sad but grateful hearts we announce that Jo Ann Howlett has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.  Jo Ann is reunited with her beloved husband James Howlett (2020).  Her loss will be deeply felt by her children Kevin Stafford and Joan Woods, by her grandson Austin Woods and by her sisters Diane (Stanley) Diehl and Donna (William) Borden.  She will also be dearly missed by many other family members and friends.   Jo Ann is ...

With sadness, but in celebration of an extraordinary life, the Bell and Bowland families announce the peaceful passing of their beloved sister and aunt, Clytie Scott (Bowland) on March 1, 2026. Clytie was born on February 28th, 1935, in St Martins to loving parents Maurice and Mary (McFarland) Bowland. She grew up on Mosher Hill in St Martins with her 5 brothers and sisters and attended St Martins Superior School.  As a young child Clytie demonstrated her strength and resilience by ...

It is with sadness and gratitude for a well lived life that the family of Gordon Roland Defazio "PeeWee" announce his passing which occurred on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Bobby’s Hospice.  Gordon was the son of the late Nicholas and Madeline Mary Defazio, he was born in East Scotch Settlement, NB  on Christmas Day of 1939.  Gordon was an Owner and Operator of “Grove Auto Body”  in Saint John for many years.  A proud husband, father, ...

It is with both sadness and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Fay Marie Ekstrom announce her passing, which occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in Saint John on April 18, 1964, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Anita (Bursey) Ekstrom. Fay is lovingly remembered by her son, Nicholas Maxwell (Cassandra Deshainals); her cherished grandchildren, Xavier, Alix, Loic, and Maika; her sister, Tina Ekstrom; and her dear friend Mark Rowley ...

With great sadness, the family of James “Jimmy” Arthur Worden announce his passing on March 7, 2026. Jimmy was born in Saint John, NB, and was the son of the late William B. and Dorothea Worden. He was pre-deceased by his siblings Audrey, Larry, Joan and Billy. Jimmy is mourned by his son Dan (Lisa), and his daughter, Andrea (Zack). He will be missed by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.  His sisters Dorothy Brinson (Herb) and Shirley ...

With heavy hearts, yet deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Rolf Lewis Jackson announce his passing on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ridgewood Veterans Wing, Saint John. Born at home in St. Martins, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Cecil and Annie (Dunlop) Jackson. Rolf married the love of his life, Pauline, and together they shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. They built a life filled with love, raising their family and creating many treasured memories through ...