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Capt. Theodore Williston Obituary
In Loving Memory of Capt. Theodore Williston
1931 – 2024
Capt. Theodore Williston, husband of the late Jean (Gregan) Williston of Miramichi, NB, and formerly of Hardwicke, NB, passed away at home on June 2, 2024, at the age of 93.
Born in Hardwicke, NB, on February 1, 1931, he was the son of the late Alexander and Grace (Gregan) Williston. Capt. was a Commercial Fisherman and he started being on the water with his Uncle Charlie at 5 years old. In his early 20’s, he was the youngest captain during the Escuminac Disaster and continued to be Captain until he was 85 years old. He was so very thankful to be a survivor of the 1959 Escuminac Disaster.
Capt. is survived by one daughter, Joan Blackmore of Miramichi; two sons: Ted Williston (Rachelle Pelletier), and Mark Williston (Elda), both of Hardwicke; grandchildren: Krystal Blackmore (George Inglis) of Halifax, NS, Cyndi Chaisson (Joel) of Miramichi, Tiffany Blackmore Doyle (Doug Morehouse) of Miramichi, Alicia Williston of Moncton, and Scott Williston (Colombe) of Hardwicke; step-grandchildren: Janessa (Jason), Samatha (Jordan), and Emma; great-grandchildren: David & Grace MacLaughlin, Peter, Michael & Pamela Doyle, Adèle & Céleste Williston, Thea & Fiona Chaisson; sisters, Anne Stock (late Bill) of Coldwater, ON, and Emily Beers (late Elmer) of Moncton; brother, Ray Williston (Jeanie) of Moncton; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Jean (Gregan) Williston; sister, Ruth Johnson (Harold); and son-in-law, Gary Blackmore.
Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 2-4 PM, and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at St. Stephen’s United Church, Black River Bridge, NB, on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 3 PM, with The Reverend David Allan, and The Venerable Thomas W.L. Nisbett officiating. Interment will be in the Black River Community Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, NB; telephone (506) 773-3492. Additionally, messages of condolence may be shared online at www.adamsfh.ca
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
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