Beverly Alexander Kaine

Passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 90, Mr. Beverly Alexander Kaine of Campbellton, husband of the late Kathleen 'Kay' (Chatterton) Kaine and the late Mabel (Price) Kaine.

He is survived by his children Colleen and Randall as well as four grandchildren Ashley, Robert, Spencer and Trevor as well as two Great-Grandchildren Oliver and Maxwell.

Bev was born on October 5, 1933 in Mann Settlement, QC to the late Eursel Kaine and the late Louisa Mann one of 9 children. Bev was predeceased by Ephraim, Eric, Joan, Faye, Basil, Bertha. Bev is survived by sisters Betty Lou and Sheila.

To those who grew up in Mann Settlement he was always called Buddy. As a young child he would take his Newfoundlander Dog Blacky and deliver groceries and other supplies to those in the area. He went to school in Matapedia and his Dog and the sled took him to and from.

He would always say he was a good little boy growing up and not mischievous. That was believable until in Randall and Colleen’s early twenties, some of the stories of childhood pranks came out.

On one occasion he was supposed to be in bed but wanted to see his Papa so, his Aunt Bea dropped let him down from an upstairs bedroom window. A few hours later he came in through the front door and his Mother said I thought you were in bed and he answered NO, I was at Papa’s.

One other time it was Halloween and together with some of the Lyon’s boys they convinced Mama-Lou to let them go out. So, they covered their faces with the black from the stove and out they went. When they came home, they were heading to their beds until Mama-Lou demanded they clean themselves up before crawling into the beds with nice white sheets.

From the time of a young child life was never easy for him. His Father had gone to War and became a prisoner of war in Hong Kong and came back unwell because of it. During the war years his Mother travelled back and forth to Montreal for long periods of time due to Cancer.

During those times the young women in the area cared for the children.

On April 24, 1950 his Mother passed away.

Following that, he came to Campbellton and stayed with his Aunt and Uncle, John Kaine and Beatrice (Kaine) Collins.

In those years people were heading to Toronto to live in the Big City and make their fortune. Bev followed along and stayed only long enough to be able to pay for a ticket on the train and return home to Campbellton.

In 1969, Bev’s brother in law Reverend Laurie Price felt the need throughout the Gaspe Coast to bring English Protestant Churches in those areas. Bev’s contribution to this project was to look after the property during the off season and also doing the financial books for the Ministry. Even following the death of Rev. Price, Bev would continue on helping in what ever way he could until his stroke in 1999.

He went to work for Atlantic Wholesalers first as a salesman and then as the Manager of the local warehouse. He worked there for 25 years. In 1977 Campbellton Nursing Home (The Village) was being built and sponsored by the Rotary Club. They approached him to be the Administrator as they knew his work ethic and love for people as well as his community involvement.

During the first years in his new position while working full time he earned a Degree from the University of Ottawa in Long-Term Management and graduating with high marks, for a man that was in his late 40’s and out of school for so many years. He would work all day and then come home to his studies often being found with a chair sitting in front of the fireplace in the living room.

He worked for the Campbellton Nursing Home until 1991 when at the age 58, he said he had accomplished all he had set out to do and it was someone else’s turn to keep it going.

Following his retirement, he continued in various ways to give back to the Community. He was an active part of the Campbellton Rotary Club for over 40 years. He was awarded the Paul Harris Award in 1993. He was Chairman of the Lobster Dinner and Take-Out during the Mother’s Day Weekend.

He was involved in Church work, delivered Meals on Wheels and was on the Board of Directors of the Village for almost 30 years. He also served on the Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Board of Directors.

In 1999, he suffered a Stroke that required Brain Surgery in Moncton. He was able to return home and continue to live a healthy life following that. As a Family we are grateful to God for having those extra years with Dad.

Over the years whenever Randall and Colleen would go somewhere in the area, the last name would always lead to a conversation about Bev. He was well known for his kindness in helping Families that went through a difficult time trying to feed their families. During his time working for Atlantic Wholesalers when a case of groceries arrived broken open then it couldn’t be taken to a store. Bev would divide up the various items and boxes were packed and dropped off on the doorsteps of those in need.

When he went to work for the Campbellton Nursing Home, he showed the same kindness to all employees. He believed in having an open office door. If any staff member was going through a difficult time, he did his best to help them in any way he could by listening to them and if required help to find a solution.

There was one year that Payday fell on Christmas Eve and many of the staff were working a 12 hour shift. The request was are we able to get our pay cheques the day before so they could the last of the shopping done.

Those were the days were Bev would sit for hours signing everyone’s pay cheques. The cheques were printed on Monday morning signed and the staff were able to pick them up at 4 PM even though the pay day was Wednesday, December 24th.

One thing that Bev did was put God first and Family. His strong Faith was what got him through some of the darkest days of his live. His strong belief in Family meant that he was home every evening for supper with his children. Often, he would come home for supper and then leave for either a Church or Nursing Home meeting.

When he didn’t always agree with Colleen or Randall about a certain topic at the end of a conversation at home or on the phone, it always ended with “I Love You.”

Bev believed in giving in whatever way he could and he will truly be missed by all who knew him.

He is remembered as an Honest, Hardworking man who put his faith and family first but was always willing to help anyone.

On Friday, September 13 the family will welcome visitors at Maher’s Funeral Chapel between 1-2 with Service at 2 PM.

Contributions in Bev’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.maherfuneralhomes.com for the Kaine family.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted in the care of Maher’s funeral Home, Campbellton.

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