Chester B. MacNair

Born in Charlo, NB on January 9th, 1922, he was the son of the late William J. MacNair and the late Mary J. Sullivan. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was predeceased by his wife the late Irma Marie Burris. He is survived by his children Sharon Sullivan (Charles) Hocquard of Charlo, NB, Gordon (Karen) MacNair of Quispamsis, NB and Sandra MacNair (Bruno) LeCouffe of Dalhousie, NB.

He is survived by his five grandchildren Stephen (Tammy) Hocquard of Horsefly, BC, Kevin (Nina) Hocquard of Quispamsis, NB, Carolyn Hocquard of Halifax, NS, Chris (Debbie) MacNair of Quispamsis, NB and Karen (Mike) Trecartin also of Quispamsis, NB. He is also survived by his seven great-grandchildren Madison MacNair, Julia Nason MacNair, Sean, William and Nicholas Trecartin, Leah and Alec Hocquard.

He was a lifelong employee of the NBIP Company and held the position of supervisor upon retirement. He had been active in union, political and community affairs for many years. He was a long time member of St. John`s United Church. He was a generous and kind man to family and friends and took particular pleasure in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and always loved.

Visitation at Maher’s Funeral Home, 421 Victoria Street Dalhousie, Thursday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Funeral services will be held at St. John`s United Church, Dalhousie, NB on Friday June 21st at 2pm with Rev. Kent Gibbons officiating. Reception to follow with interment at the Dalhousie Cemetery Extension in New Mills, NB.

Donations to the Palliative care unit in Dalhousie, St. John’s United Church Dalhousie or the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Dalhousie.