New Brunswick Remembers

02/16/2026

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que la famille annonce le décès de Gerard Richard, âgé de 97 ans, résident du Manoir Notre-Dame, survenu paisiblement à l’Hôpital de Moncton le jeudi 12 février 2026.

Né à Rogersville, Gerard était le fils de feu François Richard et de feu Julie Robichaud.

Gerard a travaillé pendant de nombreuses années comme peintre chez A.N. Clark and Sons avant de prendre sa retraite.

Il restera dans le souvenir affectueux de son épouse depuis 70 ans, Elsie Richard (Baxter); de ses enfants : Catherine (Ronald) Grenier de Sussex, Nancy L. (Daniel) Girvan de Moncton, Michael (Jocelyne) Richard de Dieppe et David (Rosa) Murphy de Dieppe; de ses petits-enfants, Amanda (Andrew) Adam et Jason Grenier; de sa belle-fille, Edna Murphy de Moncton; ainsi que de plusieurs nièces et neveux.

Outre ses parents, il fut précédé par son fils, Robert Murphy, ainsi que par ses sœurs, Phyllis (Maurice) Gautreau et Rita (Gerry) Gould.

02/16/2026

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Gerard Richard, age 97, a resident of Manoir Notre-Dame, who passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Born in Rogersville, Gerard was the son of the late François Richard and the late Julie Robichaud.

Gerard was employed for many years as a painter with A.N. Clark and Sons prior to his retirement.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Elsie Richard (Baxter); his children: Catherine (Ronald) Grenier of Sussex, Nancy L. (Daniel) Girvan of Moncton, Michael (Jocelyne) Richard of Dieppe, and David (Rosa) Murphy of Dieppe; his grandchildren, Amanda (Andrew) Adam and Jason Grenier; his daughter-in-law, Edna Murphy of Moncton; along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Robert Murphy, and his sisters, Phyllis (Maurice) Gautreau and Rita (Gerry) Gould.

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

Thomas (Tim) Hoban
1942 – 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Lewis (Tim) Hoban of Miramichi, New Brunswick, who passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital on February 5, 2026, at the age of 84.

Tim was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, on January 26, 1942, to the late Thomas Lewis Hoban and Jennie (Thompson) Hoban.

He shared many happy years with his beloved wife, Betty Joy (Wiseman) Hoban, as they raised their three sons, Thomas L. Jr., William, and John. Tim is survived by his sons Thomas and William, as well as his brother Clifford and sister Joan.

Along with his parents, Tim was predeceased by his wife Betty, his son John, and his sisters Mary and Shirley.

02/15/2026

Eleanor May MacDonald
1942 – 2026

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor May (Wilson) MacDonald of Napan, New Brunswick, beloved wife of Terry MacDonald, who passed away suddenly at her home on February 10, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born July 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Enoch and Edna (Leparde) Wilson.

Eleanor is lovingly remembered by her husband of 59 years, Terry; her daughter Annette Power of Napan, New Brunswick; her sons Stephen Wilson of Napan, New Brunswick, Roger MacDonald (Nicole) of Miramichi, New Brunswick, and Cory MacDonald (Patty) of Point aux Carr, New Brunswick; and her daughter-in-law Tiffany MacLaughlin of Napan. She is also survived by her sisters Kay Yvonne and Shirley Dickson, both of Miramichi.

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Andrew, Cody, Jade, Jared, Teri Lee, Jocelyn, Ben, Bailey, Rhiannon, and Julian, as well as her great-grandchildren Lydia, Caleb, Ruby, Griffin, and Fox.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son Keith MacDonald; her grandson Adam Power; her sisters Joanie, Helen, and Louella; and her brothers Carl and Lloyd.

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Philippe “Dumbo” Breau, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 37, following a long illness.

He was the beloved partner of Chelsey Crocker and resided in Robichaud Settlement.

Born on September 13, 1988, he was the son of Jacques “Jim” Breau and Régina Robichaud.

In addition to his parents and his loving partner, he leaves behind his daughters, Mandy and Kayla, as well as Sofia and Hunter, his partner’s children. He will also be greatly missed by his close friend Martin Poirier, whom he considered a brother, along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, and numerous friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Pierre; his godfather, Lorenzo; his maternal grandparents, Réginald and Eveline Robichaud; and his paternal grandparents, George and Sylvie Breau.

Funeral arrangement under the professional care of Maison funéraire Robichaud et fils
www.salonrobichaud.com/obituaries/190284

02/14/2026

C’est avec une profonde peine que nous faisons part du décès de Philippe « Dumbo » Breau, survenu le mercredi 11 février 2026, à l’âge de 37 ans, après une longue lutte contre la maladie. Il était le conjoint bien-aimé de Chelsey Crocker et résidait à Robichaud Settlement. Né le 13 septembre 1988, il était le fils de Jacques « Jim » Breau et de Régina Robichaud.

Outre ses parents et sa conjointe de cœur, il laisse dans le deuil ses filles, Mandy et Kayla, ainsi que Sofia et Hunter, les enfants de sa conjointe. Il manquera également à son grand ami Martin Poirier, qu’il considérait comme un frère, de même qu’à plusieurs oncles, tantes, cousins, cousines et de nombreux amis.

Il a été précédé dans la mort par son frère Pierre, son parrain Lorenzo, ses grands-parents maternels Réginald et Eveline Robichaud, ainsi que ses grands-parents paternels George et Sylvie Breau.

Maison funéraire Robichaud et fils
https://www.salonrobichaud.com/necrologies/190284

02/14/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our cherished father, Henry Robichaud, who left us in his 92nd year on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was the son of the late Aimé Robichaud and the late Corrine Breau, and was proudly born and raised in Neguac.

Henry will be lovingly remembered by his children: Jo-Anne (Bill) Bird, Karen (Roger) Savoie, Shawn (Trish) Robichaud, and Michelle (Al) Love. He also leaves to mourn his grandchildren: Nicholas, Justin, Andrew, Ashley, Malerie, Stephanie, Rebecca, Nathan, and Jade, as well as his great-grandchildren Cameron, Ella, Jonathan, Lennon, and Laityn.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters: Ernest, Donald, Roland (Pirette), Leona, Leola (Réjean), Claude (Doreen), Yvon (Rosanna), Leo Paul, Gloria, Laetitia (Aimé), Pius (Emeline), Annette (Edouard), Nicole (Francis), Jean-Guy (Andrea), Denis (Hal), and sister-in-law Micheline.

Henry was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara; his stepmother, Una St-Claire; his brothers Leo and Albon; his sisters-in-law Armandine and Jacqueline; and his brothers-in-law Roderick and Neri.

Funeral arrangements in the care of Maison funéraire Robichaud et fils
www.salonrobichaud.com/necrologies/190271

02/14/2026

Born May 16, 1951, in Newcastle, New Brunswick, Nancy was the daughter of the late Robert and Lenore (MacLean) Flett.

She is survived by her daughter, Kari Lynn Smallwood (John Lutes) of Oak Point; her son, Mark Barry (Darlene) of Napan Bay; her grandchildren Ellie, Owen, Lydia, and Aubrey; her siblings David Flett (Toby), June Scott (Paul), Leslie Flett (Hope), and Warren Flett (Karen); as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.