Obituary of Brendan J. Fagan

Brendan Joseph Fagan, 88, was entered into rest on July 8, 2015 at his residence in St Stephen, NB. Brendan was born on November 16, 1926 in St John’s NL, the 7th of eight children. He lived in St Stephen, NB since 1973, where he retired as manager of the Employment Canada office in 1988. Brendan was a civic minded individual formerly serving on the boards of the St. Stephen – Milltown Rotary Club, St. Stephen & Area Chamber of Commerce and Home Support Services,Inc. Brendan was an avid duplicate bridge player and founded the local duplicate bridge club. He was also an avid golfer. He loved Irish music, sing-a-longs, the Toronto Blue Jays and a good joke. He was a man of faith and cared deeply for others, a proud Canadian and was admired by all who knew him. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence (Doody) and children, Robert (Laurie), Susan (Bill Anderton) and David (Terry) and grandchildren Laura (Craig McClellan), Michael (Tatum), Kelly and Julie Fagan. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Denis Matthew. He also leaves two sisters, Mary Nadon and Sheila Nolan (Mike) and many beloved nieces and nephews. Resting at Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St Stephen, NB, E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110) from where the family will receive friends during a time of visitation on Sunday July 12th from 2 – 4 only. Mass of christian burial will be celebrated on Monday July 13th, 2015 at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church, Union Street St. Stephen, NB. Rev. Fr. Paul Doucet as celebrant. The interment will immediately follow in Milltown Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at Holy Rosary Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers donations to the Home Support Services, Inc or to Holy Rosary Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com