The death of Hubert Allen Whitney of Mount Saint Joseph Nursing and formerly of Whitney, NB, husband of the late Alma (Matthews) Whitney occurred at his residence on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Whitney, NB, Hubert was the son of the late Russell and Rose (Allison) Whitney.
Hubert was employed with Lounsbury Automotive for 37 years as a mechanic then retiring his career as a car salesman. Hubert was a member of the Whitney Baptist Church and was the caretaker for the church cemetery for several years.
Hubert is survived by one daughter: Starr Hosford of Whitney, NB; one sister: Myrtle Baisley (Jackson) of Brantford, ON; four grandchildren: Shasta Hosford, Alison Hosford, Jason Whitney and Krista Whitney; four great grandchildren: Christopher, Sophie, Tyra and Keaton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Hubert is predeceased by his wife: Alma, son: Berry, sisters: Bernetta Sherrard and Margaret Tozer and brothers: Elwin, George, Wilson, Ernie, Lawrence and Stillman.
Visitation will be held at Bell’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held from the Sterling Bell Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 2 PM with Pastor Kevin Matthews officiating.
Burial will take place In the Whitney Baptist Cemetery, Whitney, NB, later in the spring.
In Hubert’s memory a donation may be made to the Whitney Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Messages of condolences can be made online at www.bellsmeadows.com
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB: Telephone: 622-3600
A tradition of service to the families of the Miramichi and surrounding communities since 1922
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Hubert Allen Whitney 2019..
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick