Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dianne Faith Morgan announces her peaceful passing on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Hospice Fredericton. Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on August 7, 1957, Dianne was the cherished life partner of the late Dan Chute and the beloved daughter of the late Edward Leroy Morgan and Helen Faith (Jacques) Morgan. Dianne’s memory will forever be treasured by her devoted children, Dennica Edgett, Jeremiah Priest, Bridget Jones, Brittany Rowan, Kirk Peterson, Chad Peterson, and Kimberly Peterson. She was the loving grandmother to Jacob, Madison, Logan, Benjamin, Isaiah, Lucas, Zachary, Morgan, Matthew, Ezekiel, Eden, and Genesis. Dianne will also be fondly remembered by her siblings, Tony Morgan (Mona), Judy Morehouse (Rick), Sonya Flemming, and Susanne Ervine (David), as well as by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents and life partner, Dianne was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Rev. Earl and… Read More

It is with heavy hearts the family of Norman “Norm” Finnamore announce his peaceful passing at Hospice House in Fredericton on Friday, March 1st, 2024. Norm grew up in Arthurette and was the son of the late Clayton and the late Cora (Furge) Finnamore. He was predeceased by his brothers Burton and George Finnamore and sister Peggy Sullivan. Norm worked for the City of Fredericton for 32 years before his retirement in 2007 and could always be found telling stories and cracking jokes with his crew on different job sites throughout the city. Norm was the first one to offer a helping hand to anyone in need and you could always count on him to bring the tunes to any special occasion. He loved working on a variety of different projects with his wife Di, friends, son and grandchildren over the years; his favourite project of all being the family… Read More

The passing of Allan Alexander Webb occurred at the DECH on January 22, 2024. Sandy was born in Fredericton on May 22, 1965, to Elizabeth “Beth” and Malcolm “Mac” Webb. He is survived by his mother, Beth; wife, Kala; children, Finley and Makenzie (Dexter); brother-in-law, Sean (Megan); in-laws, Mel and Marla Spires; uncles, aunt and cousins. Sandy was predeceased by his father, Mac; grandparents, George and Francis Rinehart and Harry and Pearl Webb. The family wishes to thank the EMTs, ER nurses and doctors for their compassion and thoughtfulness during this difficult time. A gathering for family and friends will be held in the Guest Suite at Milestones Condominiums, 700 Union Street, on Friday night, January 26, from 6-8 pm. Please park in visitor parking or on the side.

Yoland Joseph Roy passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Born on December 18, 1942, he was the son of the late Edgar and Hedweidge (Doucet) Roy. Born in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Yoland, at the age of 5 and his little brother, Ronnie, age 2, contracted TB and were sent to be cared for at the Saint John Tuberculosis Hospital for over 3 years. Dad said that was the first-time modern medicine saved his life. After graduating high school, Yoland went to teachers’ college and graduated in 1964. He taught at the high schools in Hartland and Bathurst, finally settling in Fredericton where he became a fixture at Albert Street Junior High School as a teacher, coach (primarily photography, soccer and volleyball), and in his later years, as a mentor with the partners for youth program. After retiring, he still found… Read More

 Jennifer passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 68 on November 22, 2023  at Fredericton Hospice House, Fredericton NB, after a battle with cancer. Jen was born February 17, 1955 in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England to the late John and Joan Foster. She was older sister to Wendy and Rose. The family moved to Burlington, Ontario when Jen was 10. Jennifer had daughter Amber on July 21, 1985, and married Mike Shea on  Aug 26, 1986. She worked at Smurfit MBI for 22 years, until retirement.  Jennifer moved to Penniac, NB in 2020 along with Amber and Finley to spend more time together in the outdoors they all love. Jen’s favourite pastimes included reading, fishing, camping, live music, Nascar, and being with friends and family, and most of all, being Ger to her Bubby. She spent years as foster-mom through Choices, but her real passion was in… Read More

Eileen passed away comfortably at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 99 years. Born on August 29, 1924, in Saint John, New Brunswick, to Ferris and Minnie (Durost) Reicker she moved to Cambridge-Narrows at the age of ten. After graduating high school at the top of her class, she joined the RCAF at age 18 where she trained in aerial photography. Following her discharge in 1945, she studied art at the Saint John Vocational School. Later she met Maurice Parker Wetmore who she married in June, 1949. They made their home in Fredericton and raised five children. As a visual artist Eileen enjoyed painting, photography, hooking rugs, sewing, quilting, and crocheting, as well as tending to her gardens. She made the most delicious brown bread and we couldn’t wait to taste it hot from the oven! She was also a… Read More