Britton Funeral Home

03/25/2026

Deleting a Deceased Person’s Facebook Account

Often when someone who is active on Facebook dies, their next of kin are tasked with the responsibility to tend to their online presence. If the deceased has left a record of their passwords, this task is simplified. A decision is made about the future status of the page/profile and then this is acted on.

Without the password the following steps need to be taken:
1. First click the profile picture at the top right-hand corner of the page,
2. Then click Help and Support from the drop-down menu,
3. Then visit the “Help Center,"
4. Next, type in the search box "delete a deceased person's account"
5. Then click the link: Reporting a deceased person or a Facebook account that needs to be memorialized. https://www.facebook.com/help/150486848354038/?ref=u2u
6. Then click the link: “request the removal”
7. Here you will find step by step instructions for removal. Note that you will need to provide documentation that you are next of kin and proof of death.

Following step four you also have the choice to Memorialize the Account. The word “Remembering” will appear next to the person’s name. This allows family and friends to continue to view pictures and memories of the departed into the future.

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03/20/2026

Families First and Foremost

Society’s definition of what constitutes a family has changed dramatically in recent years and not too long ago, the term ‘perfect family’ was a commonplace expression. The term traditional family or nuclear family is now joined by others such as blended family, single parent family, foster family or modern family. A succinct definition of family no longer has the common reference points of the past, and it’s ok if no family is perfect. Perfection, after all, is in the eye of the beholder.

There are times however, when family life is ever so important, first and foremost a family provides an environment for children where they are a part of something; they’re not alone. It is the original club or group they are raised in, where they first laugh, where they first cry and where they first share. The family ties that are established at a young age with immediate and extended family members, form bonds which last a lifetime.

The notion of family is never more present than at events such as weddings and funerals. A time for gathering and sharing, for comforting and remembering, a time for being with those who care for us and love us, not for how we can make their lives better, but rather, just for who we are.

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.” Anthony Brandt
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it.” George Moore

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03/18/2026

Stanley Donald Prosser of Hartley Settlement passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Hotel Dieu in Perth Andover. He was born January 16, 1932, and was the son of the late Manzer and Margaret Prosser. Besides his ...

03/17/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Florence Marie Davis on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Florence was born in Gordonsville on December 8, 1926, the daughter of ...

03/16/2026

Dr. Starla Fitch shows us how the ways we’re seeing may be endangering our lives in this poignant, funny talk. Her stories will make you change the way you l...

03/11/2026

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Recognition Day

March 11th is the official day when the efforts of funeral directors across our nation are acknowledged. These members of our community, who care for our departed, do not have typical 9-5 jobs or careers. They sometimes work long hours, making sure the needs of the families they support are taken care of in a timely manner.

To step in the shoes of a Funeral Director, to devote years, perhaps decades to ensuring funeral services run smoothly and are tended to in a dignified manner… while simultaneously providing guidance and emotional support… is not a calling for everyone.

Compassion, care and commitment are needed. This calling requires someone with an empathetic approach, who will to do everything needed to ensure the memory of a beloved is treated with the upmost respect.

Today we celebrate the continuing efforts of funeral directors, who provide essential services to our community. Thank you!

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

With heavy hearts, the family of Robert Ralph Seeley of Hartland announces his passing on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Upper River Valley Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born April 23, 1948, Robert was ...

03/02/2026

Funeral service for the late Gerald E. Greer.

03/02/2026

Marie Ann Giberson of Wakefield passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville. She was born September 15, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Thane and Marion Henderson. Besides her ...

03/02/2026

Dealing With Grief in the Workplace
“Workday Mournings”

The period of grief that follows the loss of a loved one can be emotionally traumatic and leave one’s health and wellbeing dramatically compromised. The grieving process, in of itself, can affect one’s ability to perform satisfactorily in the workplace. If it is not dealt with correctly, it may have repercussions for the employee, their colleagues and the employer.

Usually, employees return to work after a very brief period of bereavement leave often still feeling the numbness of their loss. Some are over-whelmed and lack motivation. Some find it difficult to concentrate and arrive at work place decisions. At the same time society dictates that they leave their emotional baggage at home or in their locker and revisit it only once the workday is over and perform like nothing unusual has occurred.

Coworkers and employers may also experience an awkwardness towards the bereaved and feel that they shouldn’t pry into their personal life, fearing that they may say the wrong thing. This may result in the grieving employee feeling as if no one cares about their loss.

The key to making a workplace more welcoming to employees who have experienced a loss is to open a dialogue. Communication which prevents a vacuum from occurring is vital. Protocols can be established about how to deal with bereavement in the workplace where expectations are set in advance. These can include how staff are advised of a colleague’s loss, how employee privacy concerns are met and how the employer and fellow employees acknowledge a loss.

It starts with sharing. Having an environment where the employee is comfortable sharing the news of their personal loss is recommended. Perhaps talking about this topic in advance at a staff meeting so that all parties have expectations should someone in the group lose a loved one.

Employer’s roles can include support and assistance to employees in a variety of ways. It may be additional time off or bereavement counselling available through human resource programs. Employees who are given the necessary time needed to reacclimatize to regular duties are better able to integrate back into their roles within the company.

Depending on the closeness of colleagues to their bereaved co-worker, condolences can be offered in many ways: verbally or with a group or individual card.

Over the years, I have found that employers and employees who communicate openly and honestly and work together when enduring a loss will see that it not only pays dividends but also creates a bond of loyalty that can only enhance the employer employee relationship.

Tom Easthope
Grief Counsellor

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02/28/2026

Gerald Eugene Greer, formerly of Hartland, passed away at the Veteran Health Unit in Fredericton on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born in East Coldstream on December 4,1925, he was the son of the late Edmund and ...