Orval William McHatten
1938-2020
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Orval W. McHatten of
Middle Hainesville, NB announces his passing on June 26, 2020 at
Hospice House Fredericton. Orval was born on December 24, 1938 at
East Waterville, York Co., NB, a son of the late Fraser and Nellie
(Moorcroft) McHatten.
Orval was a woodsworker and then worked at the sawmill in Pinder, NB.
Following this, he was employed with NB Power for nearly 30 years.
Orval enjoyed many outdoor activities like fishing and hunting. In
his youth, he also loved to work on and race his cars with his
brothers and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice (Morgan) McHatten; four
sons, Shawn (Cindy), Saint John, NB, Kevin (Maureen), Surrey, BC,
Derrick (Bonnie), Staples Settlement, NB and CF Mcpl (Retired) Calvin
James (Angela), Burtts Corner, NB; grandchildren, Morgan (Samantha),
Timothy, Jennifer, Bernadette, Alexander, Kristy (Chance), Shek Jael
(Kaleb) and Emma; three great grandchildren, Sabrina, Samantha and
Charlotte; one great great grandson Malachai; a sister, Darlene Pike
(Dale); five brothers, Lorne (Barbara), Fraser (Colleen), Gary
(Kathy), Paul (Faustina) and Leland (Brenda); several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two infant sisters,
Iris Pearl and Shirley Bernice, and by a sister-in-law, Maryanne
McHatten.
Visiting hours will be held at Flewelling Funeral Home, 585 Otis
Drive, Nackawic, NB on Monday evening, June 29, 2020 from 7 to 9 pm
with social distancing requirements respected. A private family
funeral service will be held later. Interment at Ridgeview Cemetery
in Upper Hainesville, NB.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Orval, the family
has suggested Hospice Fredericton or Ridgeview Cemetery.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Orval William McHatten 19382020..
Death notice for the town of: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick