Dr. Gareth Mort Morgan (1963-2024)
The passing of Gareth Mort Morgan of Fredericton, NB, husband of Angela Middleton, occurred on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born on October 10, 1947 in Morriston, Wales, he was the son of the late Tom and Irwyn (Mort) Morgan.
Gareth was a respected family physician in Nackawic for over 30 years. He was committed to his practice and the generations of families under his care. Gareth had a love for the Bay of Fundy, as fondly remembered by his good friend, John Milton. Their boating adventures on the “Mor gan” leave tales to be told for years to come.
He had a vast knowledge of the natural world, was an excellent wildlife photographer and always shared his knowledge in conservation. He loved all vehicles, boats and world travel. A cold glass of gin and tonic always accompanied his conversations; raise a glass and cheers to him.
Tamsen wishes to extend sincere thanks to Brian, her mum, Stephanie, Audree, Dawn and Devota for their love and support towards her and Gareth’s care during his last months.
In addition to his wife, Gareth is survived by his children, Tamsen Arnold (Brian Jones) and Adam Morgan and their mother, Susan May; grandchildren, Lily and Finley Arnold, Enzo and Noée Morgan-St. Amour.
Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson “Lea” Lord (1938-2024)
Dr. Hugh Arthur Leavinson “Lea” Lord was born March 11, 1938, in Antigua, West Indies and died peacefully September 19, 2024, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Lea was the loving husband of Joycelyn, father to Huey (Nicole) and Jolee (Will) and “Papa” to grandchildren: Ella, Lev, Ethan, Simone, Julian, Mila and Caleb. Lea graduated from University of West Indies medical school in 1968. He continued his studies in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Dalhousie University. He practiced medicine for 56 years, retiring in 2016. Lea was a member of numerous medical societies and associations culminating in his being awarded a life membership in the New Brunswick Medical Society in recognition of the many lives he welcomed into this world.
Throughout his life, Lea was a true gentleman, genuinely enjoying the company of others. He loved cars, ice cream, a good rum and coke, Oh Henry! chocolate bars, the Montreal Canadiens, Calypso, cricket, warm weather, delicious meals and great dance parties with family and friends. In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Lea is survived by his brother, Clarence and his cousin, Kortright, as well as many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, Hugh and Ione and brother, Phillip.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical team who provided extraordinary care and compassion to Lea: Drs. Christian Mackin, Chris O’Brien, Jessica Guimond-Hemmings, Emily Love, Julia Wildish and all the wonderful nursing staff of the palliative care unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Dr. John Price (1932-2024)
It is with profound sadness that his family announce the peaceful passing of John Price, age 92, surrounded by love, on September 20, 2024.
John (predeceased by his wife, Ann) leaves behind a family he treasured: his children, Neil (Indra), Shaun (Shari), Maura, and Brian (Gwyneth); his grandchildren, Elizabeth (Mike), Cailean (Taylor), Miriam (Ryan), Siobhan (Max), Alexander, Lauren, Carolyn, Jena and Neve; and great-grandchildren, Lowen and James.
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1932 to John Price and Barbara Hamilton, John spent his early years exploring Europe with the Scouts and practicing his golf craft, activities that inspired his life-long love of the outdoors and sports.
During his medical training at Queen’s University, Belfast, John met the love of his life, Ann Martin, at a medical school dance. Their sense of adventure, strong Irish roots, and devotion to family united them as soulmates for the next 65 years until Ann’s sudden death in 2023. After receiving his medical degree in 1955, John joined the Merchant Navy as ship’s doctor travelling to Singapore and China with stops and adventures in between. In 1957, he immigrated to Canada with Ann to complete an anaesthesia residency in Montreal and then joined the staff at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital as the first anesthesia specialist. It was a hectic time for John who was on-call 24 hours a day for the first few years until a second anesthesiologist was recruited, but he managed the load thanks to Ann’s support. He kept a tight schedule in the OR, surgeons would be paged overhead ‘Stat’ to the OR, expecting an emergency, but facing only John, smiling and tapping on his watch. During his successful 49-year career he received many accolades: President of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, Chief of Staff of the DECH, and Life Member of the Canadian Medical Society, to name a few. He was especially proud to receive the Order of Merit from the New Brunswick Medical Society and later the Clinical Practitioner of the Year Award from the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society in recognition of dedicated service to patients, community and the medical profession.
John was dedicated to his work but also to his family and together with Ann, they raised four wonderful children and instilled their strong values of the love of family and the importance of sharing home-cooked meals together. The family would like to thank Hospice staff for the wonderful care they provided to John as he neared the end of his life.
Edited for length. Full obituary can be found here.
Dr. Brian Garland (1943-2024)
The family of Dr. Brian Garland announced with heavy hearts and profound sadness his passing on November 25th, 2024, at the age of 81 after a period of failing health at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born on Jan 6, 1943, in Saint John, N.B., Brian was the son of the late Jean (Flewelling) Garland and Eric Lloyd Garland and was predeceased by his beloved wife of 52 years Dianne (nee Penny) and by his brother Paul.
Brian is survived by his 3 daughters; Dr. Jennifer O’Dea (Frank) St. John’s, NL, Dr. Jocelyn Garland (Jason Budd) Kingston, ON, Jillian Wong (Roger) Lake Country, BC and also by his 6 grandchildren: Jack & Mary Kate O’Dea, Madeline and Alex Budd, Garrett & Reagan Wong.
He is also survived by his loving partner Mary Cook with whom he found renewed happiness and companionship in his final years.
Brian grew up in the “old north end” of Saint John and graduated from Saint John High School in 1961 and Dalhousie University Medical School in 1969.
He practiced full services Family Medicine for 50 enjoyable years at his medical office in West Saint John which was also the location of his family home. He was extremely valued as a family doctor and patients would on occasion knock on his door before or after his scheduled office hours to receive care. He was commonly sought for medical advice and would provide help to his patients even while running errands.
He was a proud, loyal member of staff at the Saint John Regional and St. Joseph’s Hospitals. As an active member of the New Brunswick Medical Society, Canadian Medical Association and Saint John Medical Society, he was heavily involved in committees involving economics and served as Chair of the Economics and Negotiations Committee at the New Brunswick Medical Society for many years. Retired in May 2019, he remained extremely interested in health care issues and in the last few months of his life, continued to share his opinions regarding health care issues of the day.
The family wishes to thank sincerely those who gave their time, care and support over many years, especially his partner, friends, doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Edited for length. Full obituary can be found here.
