Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Michael Bernard Mooney age 72, on December 24, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home in Saint John with his wife and grandson by his side. Mike was born on May 29, 1950 to Leon and Mary (Floyd) Mooney of Saint John, NB. He grew up in the “courts” in the North End of the city, graduating from St. Malachy’s Memorial High School. In his early 20’s, he headed out west to work. Taking courses at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Mike became certified as a boilermaker and a master tradesman. Mike returned to Saint John in the 1980s and opened Mooney Construction. His work included repairing bricks that were actually laid by his ancestors in the early 20th century. He took great pride in his work and was always there to give a helping hand to friends and family with home repairs and projects. Michael had a great sense of humour, but his greatest gift was his generosity and his sensitivity to those in need.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Valerie (Byers), daughter Michelle (Kevin) Heller of Nanaimo BC, stepson Ronnie (Samantha) McDade of Saint John, and grandson Camron at home. Michael is also survived by his sister Christine (Murray) Whitaker of Grand Bay-Westfield; brother Barry (Linda) Mooney of Bridgetown NS; sister Cathy Gormley of Sudbury, ON; brother-in-law Gerry (Jackie) Landers of Saint John; brother-in-law Gary Watson (Lenora Lomax) of Pocalogan; mother-in-law Myrtle Lorraine Byers of Saint John; and brother-in-law Charles ‘Chuck’ (Connie) Byers of Saint John. He will also be lovingly remembered by grandchildren Ben and Hayley, and many nieces and nephews.
As well as his parents, Michael was predeceased by his sisters Patricia Landers and Maureen Watson, brother-in-law Henry ‘Hank’ Gormley, and father-in-law Charles Byers.
Thank you to Mike Butler, Clayton Smith and Leander LeBlanc for their faithful visits and phone calls. Michael’s family would also like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr Luan Le, Dr Christian Mackin, nurse Savannah of Extra Mural and Msgr. Brian Sheehan for their kind and thoughtful care.
Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 2 PM with visitation from 12 PM until 2 PM that same day.
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May 20 1950 December 24 2022 72 Years Old
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Michael Bernard Mooney May 20 1950 December 24 2022 72 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick