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Obituary of John Robert Gordon Brander
The family of John Robert Gordon Brander sadly announces his peaceful passing after a period of declining health on March 12, 2025, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He was born In Newcastle, NB, on July 13, 1938, to Gordon and Jean (Weldon) Brander.
As a student attending the University of New Brunswick, John played football for the UNB Red Bombers and was an ardent football fan throughout his life. He was a Beaverbrook Scholar at UNB, and attended Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, as well as the University of Illinois. He began teaching at St. Thomas University while it was still located in Miramichi, NB, and then moved on to the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. He was in the Department of Economics, and for many years, was simultaneously affiliated with UNB’s Transportation Group within the Department of Civil Engineering.
John enjoyed athletic activities all his life. When he discovered skiing, he and Bev took many ski trips to American, European and Canadian ski destinations and no mountain deterred him. In summers they enjoyed sailing, mooring their boat ‘Lifestyle’ mainly in Grand Lake and sailing the Saint John River system. In later years they took up golf enjoying the summers in New Brunswick and the winters in Florida and Myrtle Beach.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his sister, Mary Hall. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Beverly; children, Catherine (Mike), Heather (Bruce) and Rob (Stephanie); grandchildren, Megan, Christopher, Lindsay, Charlotte, Maggie, Jordie, Kaidan, and Kali, and 5 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of the DECRH for the excellent care they provided to John in his final days.
In keeping with John’s wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
1938 2025
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
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Robert Gordon
Brander 1938 2025 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
