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08/11/2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Patricia Gail (Capon) Tomah of Woodstock on Sunday August 10, 2025, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville at the age of 80.

Patricia was born on June 2, 1945, to the late Percy and Marjorie (Pinnell) Capon in London Ontario...

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08/11/2025

Sgt J.L. (Len) O’Halloran 1936 – 2025 Age 88

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Husband and Dad, Len O’Halloran of Wakefield, NB.
Len is survived by his beloved wife, Jeannie, children, Joe (Susan), Brent (Cheryl), John (Adrienne), Elizabeth, Darrell (Ruth)...

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08/08/2025

It is much sadness and heavy hearts that We announce the death of Deborah (Farrell) Balak of Fosterville on Wednesday August 6, 2025

Deborah was born on January 7, 1959 (age 66), to her loving parents Freeman and Jacqueline Farrell
Surviving Deborah is her brother Christopher (Danielle) Fa...

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08/08/2025

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08/05/2025

Changing Cultural Death Practices
Death Beads

In South Korea, a recent trend being witnessed is the turning of a relative’s ashes (cremated remains) into Death Beads. Following cremation, the ashes undergo a further process where they become crystallized at extremely high temperatures.

These typically blue-green coloured beads are given to families to take home and are usually displayed in glass-type ornamental display case. In western civilization, this would be the equivalent to taking an urn home and placing it on the mantle.

The adoption of Death Beads as a practice seems to coincide with new South Korean laws which set the maximum length of interment for a casket at 60 years for all burials occurring following the year 2000.

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08/02/2025

Ronald James Turner, born on January 24, 1953, in Woodstock, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in his hometown of Woodstock. He was 72 years old.
Ronald dedicated much of his life to hard work and perseverance. He spent many years working in the woods, a testament to his str...

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08/02/2025

A Unique Space Memorial

On August 2, 1971, the commander of Apollo 15, David Scott placed a 3 ½ inch-tall aluminum sculpture on the moon. Known as the ‘Fallen Astronaut’, this statue was made to commemorate: ‘Those who died in the pursuit of space.’

The backstory surrounding this miniature monument is clandestine in nature. The Fallen Astronaut was smuggled aboard Apollo 15 without NASA’s prior knowledge or approval, and as the astronauts visited the moon, it was placed in a small crater on a bed of moon dust. The astronauts agreed to transport and place this statue only if Belgium artist Paul van Hoeydonck would guarantee that when creating the tribute, it would be gender neutral, would not indicate race and could withstand extreme heat and cold.

A plaque bearing the names of eight American astronauts and six Soviet cosmonauts was placed adjacent to the Fallen Astronaut, remembering their courage and sacrifice in advancing their nations’ space programs. Commander David Scott in recognizing the efforts of astronauts from both the East and West highlighted the brotherhood of space travelers rather than the differences the Cold War had produced.

Many years have passed since the placement of the Fallen Astronaut. Space exploration has produced more casualties and due to the inherent risks involved, will likely claim more. As we stare into the skies, the moon shines on us and this symbol of exploration looks down upon us, a unique tribute remembering the brave who risk it all to advance mankind.

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08/02/2025

It is with much sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the death of Jossy (Yogi) Marretje Forbes of Woodstock on Friday August 1, 2025, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville at the age of 78.

Yogi was born on March 27, 1947 in Holland to the late Willem and Aagje Van der Meer....

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07/31/2025

It is with much sadness and broken hearts that we announce the death of Mark Stuart Springer of Waterville NB on Monday July 28, 2025, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville at the age of 64.

Mark was born in Woodstock on June 12, 1961, to Alvin and Connie (Brewer) Springer of Wate...

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07/28/2025

Estates and Wills
Two ways that changes are made to wills.

In most instances wills are drafted that have clauses which permit some flexibility in the future circumstance of either the testator or beneficiaries. Regardless of how well designed a will may be there are occasions where it is necessary to make formal changes to it.

The first method to change a will is through the use of a codicil which is a formal amendment document to a will. The same legalities which are required to make a will valid are also required for a codicil, including proper witnessing. A codicil provides updated instructions on a section or sections of the will. Its amendments can replace previous instructions. Note, a codicil as an amendment document, stands alongside a will when being interpreted. It is not a stand-alone document.

The second way to amend a will is to make changes directly on the face of the will. These changes are made to the original will document and require properly witnessing.

It is advisable to seek professional legal advice when preparing and amending a will to reduce the likelihood of it being contested.

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07/25/2025

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, James (Jim or Red) Arthur Sherwood of Woodstock, NB on July 25, 2025, at the Upper River Valley Hospital at the age of 68.

Jim was born January 4, 1957, in Woodstock, NB to the late James and Eunice (Jordan) Sherwood of Low...

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07/25/2025