St. George Funeral Home

11/03/2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of R. Gale Wilson on October 31, 2025 at the Grand Manan Hospital. He is survived by three sisters, Heather Kinghorne (Sherman), Kimberley Capson and Pamela Robinosn, a son, Cole ...

11/02/2025

The passing of David Allen Gaudett, loving and devoted husband of the late Lorraine M. (Seeley) Gaudett, formerly of Pennfield NB, occurred peacefully at the Fundy Nursing Home, Blacks Harbour NB on October 31, 2025. Born on ...

10/31/2025

Take a Moment for Yourself

Press the pause button on your day. Find a quiet place. Sit in your special chair. Make sure you are alone with no distractions. Turn the computer and television off. Pour yourself a coffee or tea.

Sit quietly, clear your head of all thoughts and slowly look around the room you are in. Give your mind the time to take in the little details of your space. Listen to the silence or to the sounds that are off in the distance. Close your eyes for a minute and listen to your breathing. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Enjoy this feeling of contentment and relaxation. Take the time you need to feel at peace with yourself and life.

If you’ve lost someone close, think about the special happy times you had with them. If you know someone close who has lost someone dear. Think about them for a moment and send them warm thoughts.

When you are ready, press the pause button again and return to your day, knowing you have taken some time to reenergize and time to focus solely on your own personal needs. You are truly worth every second you have given yourself and you will be better prepared to face the rest of your day.

© St. George Funeral Home/CFHC Online

10/30/2025

Stephen W. Frye, 82, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. Born on April 23, 1943, in Wi******er, Massachusetts, Stephen grew up in New England, and spent many of his childhood years on Deer Island, NB. He graduated from Malden ...

10/27/2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Gordon Mitcham Chapman, announce his passing on Oct. 24, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Ramsey, England, he was the son of the late Charles ...

10/27/2025

10/23/2025

Perry Everett Richardson of Blacks Harbour, NB, formerly of Back Bay, passed away at the Fundy Nursing Home on October 22, 2025. Born on February 23, 1929 in St. Stephen NB, he was a son of the late Percy ...

10/23/2025

The passing of Sheldon Albert Lee, husband of the late E. Joan Lee, occurred peacefully at Embassy Hall, Quispamsis NB on October 21, 2025. Born in Bonny River NB on March 29, 1933, he was a son of the ...

10/22/2025

Supporting Those who Grieve, at Their Place of Work

Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be especially tough when the person grieving is also trying to balance the duties and responsibilities of their job with the emotions they are experiencing.

Firstly, it’s important for managers and leaders in the workplace, to recognize when someone on their team is grieving. Some signs of grief in the workplace include a drop-in productivity or motivation, difficulty concentrating, changes in behaviour i.e., withdrawal or acting out, or physical signs such as fatigue or exhaustion. If someone attends work regularly and starts taking more days off than usual, it could be a sign that they are struggling personally.

Providing compassion and support, demonstrates that a safe environment is available to those who are grieving. When supervisors show empathy toward a person who is experiencing loss, this helps them understand that they are not alone in the workplace. Discussing with them what they may need will create an environment of trust, with long term benefits for all parties.

Depending on how difficult the grieving process is for the bereft, additional time off to help process their grief may be necessary. Providing flexible working hours if needed, to attend necessary appointments may also be helpful.

If those who grieve are comfortable talking with colleagues this may help them better process their loss. Just knowing that they have people around them who care can help lessen the burden of grief. Everyone grieves differently, so some will be more open to this idea than others.

Long term, it’s important for those grieving to feel that they still belong as part of the team, even if they may be struggling with their own emotions at times. Supervisors need to be patient if someone grieving appears overwhelmed by tasks. Remind them that they have additional support if needed and let them know their contributions are valuable. Equally important is recognizing other team members who may be picking up additional work in support of their colleague.

Grieving is never easy but with some empathy and understanding from supervisors and colleagues, grievers can and will want to remain part of the team. When we create environments where grieving employees feel supported, our workplaces are stronger and everybody feels valued regardless of personal situations outside their work life!

Anne DeButte
Grief Coach and Podcaster
“Let’s Talk About Grief with Anne”

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10/17/2025

Amid the grief of losing a loved one, it can be difficult to articulate the impact that person had on your life and…

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is the perfect day to express our attitude of gratitude. Let’s put any worries on the backburner and enjoy the companionship of those who are part of our inner circle. Though sometimes in our lives we face challenges, there are many, many things to be thankful for.

We hope you have an enjoyable day, spending special moments with loved ones. From all of us at St. George Funeral Home, we wish you a day filled with peace and happiness.

10/07/2025

Cremation Interment Options

Today we will explore four cemetery cremation interment options.

1. Urn Garden. With this option, the urn or urns are interred in the ground. A small hole is dug and each location will typically accommodate one or two urns. Memorialization is usually achieved with a flat marker.
2. Columbarium Niche. This is above ground placement of an urn or two urns into a wall. Each niche location has a ‘compartment’ behind the surface of the wall where urns are placed. Memorialization is achieved in various ways depending on the location. Niches are constructed with granite for outdoors locations and marble or glass faced for indoor locations.
3. Interment in a Family Plot. If space permits, graves in a family plot can also accommodate urns. There are regulations that need to be abided by when choosing this option. Permissions to use a family plot for interment and memorialization may be required. Sometimes there is room for an inscription on the existing monument, alternatively, sometimes an additional marker is needed for memorialization.
4. Family plot for urns. With this option, a new burial plot that will accommodate more than two urns is purchased. Perhaps it allows for the placement of an upright monument. This location can be used to inter a number of urns and memorialize all family members on the upright headstone.

Please note that each and every cemetery provides different options to the communities they serve. Checking with them to see what options are available is the place to start.

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