Peacefully at the Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen NB on March 24,
2010, Mr. Stephen John Mahar of Utopia NB, loving companion of Ms. Bernice
Cook of Pennfield NB, and husband of the late Lorraine (Munn) Mahar. Born at
Saint John NB on September 1, 1948, he was a son of Miss Marion Jane Mahar.
A loving companion, son, father and grandfather, in addition to his
companion Bernice, he is survived by his mother, Marion Mahar of Utopia NB,
four daughters; Christina Mahar (Jeff Campbell) of Utopia NB, Stephanie
(John) Mahar-Kelson of Pennfield NB, Anne (Drew) Barrio and Jennifer (Jeff)
Janes both of Utopia NB, 11 granddaughters; Kirsten Kelson, Samantha Barrio,
Jerika Shaw, Aleesha Barrio, Kyra Kelson, Rayna Kelson, Brenna Kelson,
Breeanna Barrio, Mackenzie Janes, Kaylee Janes and Jaden Campbell, two
grandsons; Jarred Shaw and Jordan Janes,one uncle; John (Gladys) Mahar of
Lincoln NB, three aunts; Irene Stewart of Saint John NB, Ann (Gerry) Dybish
of Winnipeg Man. and June Kingston of Utopia as well as several cousins.
Stephen was a Welder by trade and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed
hunting and fishing. He was a member of the St. George Masonic Lodge # 12
F&AM. Stephen was well known and will be sadly missed.
Resting the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The
service will be held from the Pennfield Baptist Church on Saturday at 2 pm
with Rev. Grant Alcorn officiating. The interment will take place at the St.
George Rural Cemetery in the spring. In Stephen’s memory, donations to the
NB Lung Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be
appreciated by the family.