Maxine MacDonald

WEST BRANCH, NB – It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Maxine Hazel (Stothart) MacDonald 80, of West Branch on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Born in West Branch, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Stothart and late Hazel (Sinton) Stothart.  She was a life member of the Zion Presbyterian Church in West Branch, where she was a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years.  She was a member of the AMS and the Happy Stitcher Guild.  She was very soft spoken and never turned anybody away; her home was always open to the kids that would hang out. 

Maxine will be sadly missed by her four daughters, Kim McLean (Bruce) of West Branch, Karla MacDonald of West Branch, Karen MacDonald (Jeff) of South Branch, Brenda MacDonald (Darrell) of Rexton and two grandsons, Doug and Dan. 

She is also survived by two sisters, Donna Little (late Gary) of Rexton, Joyce Murphy (Allen) of Upper Rexton; one brother, John Stothart (Debbie) of West Branch; brother-in-law, George Mundle of Moncton; many nieces, nephews; best friend, Anne; daughters by choice, Sharon and Ruth and her MacDonald in-laws. 

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Carl; one son, Kevin; one grandson, Matthew; one sister, Arlene and one infant brother, Vincent. 

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Zion Presbyterian Church in West Branch. 

"They say it takes a community well it does, from the Wilson boys & DJ to the Extra Mural nurses, mom got to stay home until the end and we thank you." 

Donations in Maxine’s memory may be made to the West Branch Cemetery Fund. 

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto (523-4252).