1945-2017
William John Brine
1945-2017
After a brief illness,
William John Brine, 72, of Amherst, and
formerly of Sackville, NB, and Oshawa, ON, passed away at the
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, November 16,
2017. John was born in Scotland before moving to Canada as a
young child.
John had worked at ALSCO Steel for 42
years before retiring as a steelworker and foreman. As well
as being a lifelong fan of hockey, he had also coached children while
he lived in Oshawa. He took great pleasure from bowling,
sketching, and working with his hands. He was a pleasant and
kind man who enjoyed spending time working around his home and
yard. John was a devoted and caring family
man.
John will be dearly missed by his
partner and best friend, Freda MacLean of Amherst; three children,
Lisa (Joe Volpe) Brine, Oshawa, Anthony Brine, Oshawa, and Jason
(Cheryl Wry) Brine, Oshawa; four grandchildren; two brothers, Tom
(Marlene) Brine and Jim Brine; one sister, Patricia (Ronald) Beal; a
good friend, Chastity Rector, as well as several nieces and nephews
and dear friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased
by a sister, Annie and a brother, Issiac.
Arrangements are under the care and
supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70
Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). Honouring John’s
wishes, there is to be no visitation or funeral service. A
committal of his remains will be held at 11 am at the Holy Rosary
Cemetery, Sackville, on Wednesday, November 22,
2017.
Donations in memory of John may be made
to the Canadian Lung Cancer Association.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting John’s online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
page.
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Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick

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