George Ratigan of Fredericton, NB, formerly of McAdam, NB, passed away at his home on Friday, February 25th, 2005. Born in McAdam, NB, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edna (Murphy) Ratigan and husband of the late Thelma (Parent) Ratigan. George's career was with the Canadian Pacific Railway. George valued his strong Catholic faith. He will be most remembered for his love of family. He was a kind, caring, giving individual who was always there for family and friends; doing whatever needed to be done - cooking, laundry or holding a hand. He was a wonderful father and always had advice for his only daughter, Donna who he enjoyed and loved immensely. She was always his "little girl." Ryan was his only grandchild and the light of his life. Together they shared many happy times. "Papa" will be sadly missed by Ryan. George, quiet and shy by nature, loved and appreciated his son-in-law, Dennis and their times together. George will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, Donna Murphy (Dennis) of Lower Sackville, NS; grandson, Ryan Murphy (Robyn) of Lower Sackville, NS; sister, Mary Turbyne of Waterville, Maine; nephews, John Turbyne (Ann) and their son, Jamie of New Hampshire and Tom Turbyne (Evi) of Denver, Colorado and special friend, Lucille Ferland of Waterville, Maine. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Thelma and brother, John. Visitation will be held at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church on Monday, February 28th, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral mass will take place at St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 1st, 2005 at 11:00 am. Rev. Paul LeBlanc as celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date in the Rockland Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial tributes made to St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church or to a charity of the donor's choice, would be appreciated. McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home, 4589170, has been entrusted with arrangements. www.mcadamsfh.com

After a brief battle with cancer, Harry Claude Cameron Roberts, born August 21, 1943 passed away at Wetaskiwin Hospital, Wetaskiwin, Alberta on May 6, 2002. Claude is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Marie (Mercer) Roberts, daughters Teresa (Vincent) Masonneuve and Jeannie McKay and only son, Alec, all of Wetaskiwin, Alberta; brothers Maynard of McAdam, N.B., Percy Stultz of Amherst, N.S., sisters Gloria (Russell) Oliver of Lancaster, California, Linda (Dale) Cogswell of Rusagonis, N.B., Muriel (Clayton) Mercer of Norton, N.B., sister-in-law Jean Roberts, McAdam; stepmother Margaret Roberts of Minto, N.B., aunt Georgina McDonald of Moncton, N.B.; seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Claude was predeceased by father and mother, Murray and Mabel Roberts, brothers David and Nicholas and sister Georgina. Service officiated by Pastor Wayne Jorstad at Baker's Funeral Home in Wetaskiwin Alberta. Eulogists, friend Debbie Bonnell and daughter Teresa. Honorary pallbearers Clyde Rabbit, John Butt, John Turner and Kenny Bonnell. Cremation has taken place. Interment and memorial service to take place at a later date in McAdam, N.B.

At Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, April 23, 2003, Joyce Ann Roberts of King Street, St. Stephen, NB. Daughter of the late Lubin and Madeline E. (Stewart) Olsen. Survived by two daughters, Pam Grant (Jack), St. Croix, NB, Carla Robertson, Milltown, NB, six grandchildren, two brothers, Jack Olsen (Sharon), Pleasant Ridge, NB, Bill Olsen (Judy) St. Stephen, NB nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one son, Richard, one sister, Juanita and two brothers, Elmer and Charlie. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Union Street, St. Stephen, NB on Saturday April 26, 2003 at 10 AM with Rev. Paul Riley officiating. Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB at a later date. Visiting hours will be held at The S.O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB (506-466-1844) on Friday April 25, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Palliative Care or charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.

Reta Roberts of McAdam, NB. passed away at Wauklehegan Manor, McAdam, NB. June 26, 2008 at the age of 86years. Wife of the late Malcolm Roberts. Reta was born in Cache Bay, ON. 1921 daughter of the late John and Frances Jessup. Reta will be missed by her children Laurel Hickey (Rodney) of Harvey, NB. Mark Roberts (Brenda) of Fredericton, NB. grandchildren Zachary (Bobbie-Jo) Hickey, Tricia Hickey (Steward) and Shawn Roberts. Brothers Glen Jessup (Anita) of North Bay, ON. Alvin Jessup (Doris) of Toronto, ON. sisters Marilyn Stewart (Donald) of Cochrane, ON. and Margaret Jessup of Sudbury, ON.
Reta was predeceased by her husband Malcolm in 1999, parents, sisters Lila Harrington of Willowdale, ON. Mildred Jessup of Sudbury, ON brothers Allen Jessup of Cache Bay, Harold Jessup of Sturgeon Falls, Milton Jessup of Cache Bay and Gerald Jessup of Red Deer, AB.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday July 9, 2008 at 2 PM from the St. Georges Anglican Church, McAdam, NB In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Georges Anglican Church or McAdam Royal Canadian Legion would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and memorials to the family can be made at www.mehanfunerlhome.ca

The S.O.Mehan and Son Funeral Home Ltd. 23 Main St. St. Stephen, NB. in care of service arrangements.

Paul W. Robertson of McAdam passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 16, 2006. Born in Hamilton, ON in 1967, he was the son of Winston and Judy (Estabrooks) Robertson.

Paul is survived by his wife Shelley; three daughters Jessie and Tiffany Robertson and Linda Wood; his parents of McAdam; a sister, Leslie Robertson, Ontario; a brother Keith Robertson (Sherrie), McAdam; two nephews, Daniel and Caleb Robertson; two nieces, Tara and Anna Robertson; several aunts and uncles and a special friend, Carol.

Resting at Rockland Drive United Baptist Church, McAdam with visiting hours Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be held from the church on Tuesday Dec. 19, 2006 at 2 pm with Rev. Scott Kohler officiating. Interment will be later at Rockland Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Keith Robertson, Daniel Robertson, Caleb Robertson, Brian Short, Nick Gillespie, and Richard Gillespie.

For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Paul, the family has suggested a charity of the donors choice.

Arrangements by Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station.