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Bruce D. Hatfield, K.C.
1952-2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Bruce D.
Hatfield, 72, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Dr.
Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton. He was predeceased by his
parents Frederick and Kathleen Hatfield and by his brother Robert
(Bob) Hatfield.
Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Lucie; his
siblings Brian (Connie) Hatfield of Fosterville, Michael (Martha
Musgrove) of Ottawa, Ont., Rachel (Allan) Nesbitt of Lower Brighton
and Mary Hatfield of Somerville; his brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law: Pauline (Claude Cormier) Richard of Dieppe, Gilles
(Pierrette) Richard of Fredericton, Diane (Roger) Gauvin of Dieppe,
Guy (Rachel) Richard of Moncton, his nieces and nephews Christy (Toby)
Grant of Woodstock, Marnie (Pat) O’Donnell of Fredericton
Sarah (Jeff) Ebbett of Hartland, David (Rachel) Nesbitt of Concord,
New Hampshire, USA, Andrew Nesbitt of Lower Brighton, Joel (Megan)
Nesbitt of St. John’s NL, Nicole (Yaro) Shaposhnik of
Edmonton Alta, Kelsey Hatfield (Marc Vienneau) of Riverview,
Véronique (Salim Chétioui) Cormier of Dieppe,
Nathalie (Stefan Verch) Cormier of Fredericton, Josée
(Jamie) Winsor of Moncton, Jean-Pierre (Marie-Pier) Cormier of Dieppe,
Jean-Luc (Stephanie) Gauvin of Dieppe, Sebastien (Hanna) Gauvin of
Moncton, Danielle Richard of Cape Breton, NS, Christian Richard of
Fredericton, Erica (Sasha) Leger of Dieppe, and Isabelle (Maxime
Clavet) Richard of Dieppe; his father-in-law Laurie Richard of Dieppe,
several grand nieces and nephews, and cousins, and numerous friends
whose lives he touched.
Also mourning his passing are his Godson, Liam
Cashin (Teagan) of Fredericton, his Wednesday partner-in-crime,
Penelope Verch, and the members of his birthday lunch
group.
Bruce graduated from Hartland High School in 1970
when he received the highest score in the Province on that
year’s departmental exams. He received a
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with honours in mathematics from
Mount Allison University in 1974. He attended the 50th reunion of his
class last summer where he enjoyed reconnecting with several of his
friends from his university days. He obtained his LLB from the
University of New Brunswick in 1977 and was a Beaverbrook Scholar
during his three years of law school. He was admitted to the Law
Society of New Brunswick in 1977 and practised law in the City of
Fredericton until his retirement in early 2021. He received his
Queen’s Counsel designation in 1996. He was a great mentor
to many young lawyers. In 2002 he received the Queen’s
Golden Jubilee Medal for his service to Fredericton and the Province.
He received the Canadian Bar Association Pro Bono Award in 2011 in
recognition of his outstanding pro bono legal services to his
community, his contributions to the CBA, and the many lawyers he
mentored during his career. His community involvement included sitting
on the Theatre New Brunswick Foundation Board for many years and
acting as legal counsel to the Board of the Ferguson Foundation for
the prevention and elimination of family violence.
Bruce was a kind, generous, selfless,
compassionate, and humble soul. He touched countless people in many
ways. His dedication and kindness to his clients, his friends and his
family was steadfast, and his good works were often done quietly.
Bruce never sought recognition and in fact avoided it. Friends and
colleagues knew that they could go to Bruce for advice, and he would
always do his best to provide it, in a considered, diplomatic, and
non-judgemental way. Although Bruce held himself to an exacting
standard he was always humbled to be of service to others when
asked.
Bruce was a man of deep Christian faith who lived
every day by the Golden Rule, one of Christianity’s central
teachings: « Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto
You » and to the admonition in Micah 6:8 « To do Justice and
to Love Kindness and to Walk Humbly with your God. » He attended
Brunswick Street Baptist Church in Fredericton regularly while
maintaining his membership in his hometown church in
Hartland.
Bruce loved New Brunswick, was proud of his
province and was devoted to his Town of Hartland where he was born and
grew up.
He was a great friend and had a wonderful sense
of humour. He was an avid reader and a true music lover. He also loved
sports and enjoyed watching his favourite teams the New York Giants
and the Boston Red Sox along with U.S. College
basketball.
Bruce was involved in politics with the
Progressive Conservative Party from a young age and was a very
influential political strategist. He was a trusted advisor to several
party leaders and premiers, most notably his uncle, former premier
Richard Hatfield. Bruce’s contributions to all levels of
political organizing from riding organizations to his close
involvement in managing local, provincial, and national election
campaigns were significant. His sage advice was sought by all and
respected by those on all sides of the political spectrum. His advice
was trusted because it was always given keeping in mind what was
better for New Brunswick. Bruce stood as an outstanding example of all
that is good and noble about being involved in the political process,
and he remains a role model for others to follow.
Bruce served as a mentor to many young people in
both politics and the practice of law. He had the ability to recognize
talent in others and to encourage them and bring them a sense of
confidence in their abilities.
Bruce was the consummate lawyer: he was
professional, ethical, and totally dedicated to his clients. He was
highly respected by all members of the Bar and was named to the Best
Lawyers in Canada list.
He grew to enjoy his retirement, in summer
spending time outdoors and gardening. He was especially proud of his
tomato garden. Most days would see Bruce trekking across the UNB
campus for his daily walk.
Visitation will be held at the Britton Funeral
Home, 2 High Street, Hartland on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 1
– 4 p.m. The funeral service will he held on Monday, January
27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Hartland Baptist Church. Interment will
be held at a later date at the Greenwood Cemetery in Hartland. If so
desired, donations may be made to the Greenwood Cemetery in Hartland
or to Theatre New Brunswick Foundation.
The service will be live streamed on the Hartland Baptist
Church facebook page.
« Blessed are the pure in heart for they
shall see God. » Matthew 5:8
Greenwood Cemetery
103 Searle Street
Woodstock, NB E7M 0C9
Theatre New Brunswick Foundation
55 Whiting
Road
Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5
Donate at
tnb.nb.ca
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