John Wallace Sullivan

RICHIBUCTO, NB – John "Wallace" Sullivan 69, of Richibucto passed away at his home on Sunday, February 26, 2017.  Born in Richibucto, he was the son of the late William Sullivan and late Mary (LeGoff) Sullivan.

Wallace was known as "the man of many cards" for he sent out greeting cards daily to friends and acquaintances across the country from an amazing list of special dates in peoples’ lives – anniversaries, birthdays, deaths etc., a list he kept updating constantly. 

Wallace had a varied professional career in journalism and in the hospitality business.  He graduated from a Boston broadcast college in the early 60’s and worked as a journalist at the Moncton Times and Transcript, CKCW Radio in Moncton and as the host of an afternoon TV show at ATV (now CTV) in Halifax in the 1980’s.

Eventually, he moved into the hospitality business, working with CP hotels in Jasper, Alberta  and at Chateau Halifax in Halifax.  He was assistant manager, as well, with a restaurant in Waterloo, ON.  Wallace lived bravely with Muscular Dystrophy for the past 30 years.  A wonderful singer, he enjoyed several years performing with a folk group called "Les Revenant" in his young days and performed occasionally in recent years with friends John and Cecile Thompson.  Wallace was a gentle, considerate, thoughtful and intelligent man who touched many people with his kindness in his wonderful life.

Wallace will be sadly missed by his sister, Joan Robichaud (Laurie) of Rexton; three brothers, Harris Sullivan (Louise Ongo) of Moncton, Owen Sullivan (Margie) of Rexton, Sean Sullivan (Mary) of Richibucto; nieces and nephews, Rick, Dana, Tracey, Amanda, Colleen, Carrie and several great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday at 9:00 am until departure for the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 am, St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wallace’s memory may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home (523-4252).