L. R. Giberson Funeral Directors

02/15/2026

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In a practice commonly referred to as obit scraping or obit piracy, third party websites are copying obit information from funeral home websites and adding modified death notices to their own platform. This practice is done without the family’s or funeral home’s approval.

Additionally, they are selling online memorial products and profiting from this practice.

A petition is underway to gauge public interest to see if this practice should be ceased. To indicate that you wish current legislation changed to protect grieving families, please see the below link and sign: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6997

02/15/2026

It is with sad hearts that we announce that John Gray Veinotte, Grampie, passed peacefully at the Upper River Valley Hospital on February 14th, 2026, surrounded by several family members, including his three children. We can’...

02/14/2026

The Taj Mahal Memorial: A Heart-Felt Symbol of Remembrance

India’s most famous building is more than a stunning architectural work of art. It is also a loving memorial to a cherished wife.

An immense white marble mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1631 by Emperor Shah Jahan to serve as a lavish tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died birthing their 14th child. The tomb forms the centrepiece of the stunning 42-acre complex, which also encompasses a mosque, beautiful gardens and an elaborate network of fountains.

Incorporating design traditions of Mughal architecture (an eclectic mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles), construction of the mausoleum and its outer buildings continued for over 20 years. Using white marble inlaid with precious stones, the structure’s rhythmic combination of shapes, domes, arches and symbols further increases its esthetic appeal – all encased by lush greenery, red pathways and a brilliant blue-sky backdrop.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most recognized monuments and a major tourist attraction. Attracting over five million visitors each year, this modern-day wonder of the world was built from a story of love and the immense grief that follows loss. It remains, almost 400 years later, one of the world’s most iconic symbols of remembrance.

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02/10/2026

Choices for Today’s Families

At L. R. Giberson Funeral Directors we are regularly asked, what are my choices? What are my options when deciding on which type of funeral service to have?

Times are changing and there are an increasing number of options for families, depending on factors such as religious affiliation and circumstances following a death. Let’s talk about a couple of the main ways families are having a service for their loved one.

The traditional funeral, as its name implies is a funeral service which we are all well acquainted with from our past. Historically, this was a 3-day service, two days of visitation or viewing followed by a service on day three and then interment at a cemetery. With this type of service, the deceased is placed in a casket which is present at all the phases of the service.

Present day modifications to a traditional funeral include: sometimes a family will opt to not have a full three-day funeral, abbreviating it to a two-day service. Sometimes a family will choose to have a graveside service with clergy presiding, only. Sometimes following a traditional funeral, final disposition is changed from burial of a casket to cremation and placement of the cremated remains in an urn.

A second option for families is a memorial service. With this choice, an urn is used and the service is performed after cremation. A memorial service can unfold in the exact same manner as a traditional service, the only difference being an urn being present, rather than a casket. There can be visitation with the urn, a memorial funeral service and then interment of the urn at the cemetery.

With this choice, because the body of the deceased is not present at the service, often a portrait, a floral display and mementos are introduced, highlighting special moments and personal passions from the life of the departed.

Talking with a funeral director about how these decisions affect the funeral is always recommended. Based on our experience we are able to advise what will and will not work well.

Whether a family chooses a traditional-type service where a casket is present or a memorial-type service with an urn present, a recent trend we are witnessing is more personalization. The ways we decide to pay tribute to a loved one is important and this adds meaning for all in attendance.

L. R. Giberson Funeral Directors

02/07/2026

Every Day Opens New Possibilities

Sometimes those who grieve become stuck in their grief. They have difficulty coping with the loss of a beloved and they are challenged by the emotions and feelings they are experiencing. Being stuck results in an inability to move forward. A lament may set in, further complicating the life of the bereft.

It’s important to remember that this loss has had a significant impact on the life of a griever. They will need to make changes and they need to come to a new understanding of what their life will include moving forward.

Hope and belief need to be included in the personal journey of those who grieve. These convictions will help a heart heal. Possibilities are another such example of this type of mindset. These are the promises of an outside world, those which foster opportunities to restore and rebuild.

Most people’s lives include many cycles, some upward and some downward. Possibilities are the chances we are given to move from a downward to an upward cycle. It is important to embrace these.

“A thought, even a possibility, can shatter and transform us.”
― Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

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02/05/2026

It is with a heavy heart the Hutchison family announce the passing of Maxwell Laird Hutchison. Max passed peacefully at home with the early morning sun guiding him home. He was born February 7, 1960, and was ...

02/04/2026

Marion Anita Smith of Moose Mountain passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Foster. Besides her parents, she was ...

02/04/2026

Obituary Information is Being Pirated by an Online Company

A family that was recently served, searched online to find the obituary of their loved one and were directed to an online website. When they reviewed the information on that site, they found that it had been modified. Some particulars were missing and there were some errors.

Our funeral home is not in any way associated with this third party. This information is being pirated from our website without the family’s or our consent. In addition, this third party is selling flowers and online memorial candles. They are doing so without any permissions and are using non-local suppliers.

In instances such as these, we work with regional and national funeral associations to advise of this practice in order to protect the interests of the families we serve.

When viewing obituary information, please consult our website and our social media pages to ensure you receive accurate and reliable information.

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02/02/2026

The family of Norma Banks is sad to announce her death on January 31st, 2026 at River View Manor in Bath, NB at the age of 97. Born in Rusagonis, NB to Allan and Florence Boyle she ...

01/31/2026

Henry Jospeh Dugan passed way on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home in Florenceville-Bristol. He was born December 30, 1965, and was the son of the late Philip and Francena Dugan. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by ...

01/31/2026

01/28/2026

The family of Lawrence George Giberson are heartbroken to announce his passing from this earth but thrilled that he attained his heavenly home, on January 27, 2026 at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Dad was born March 31, 1934 ...