John Joseph Kierstead

As a lifelong resident of Campbellton, Johnny was a devoted husband and father raising his 3 children, Terry, Nancy and Ricky, with his wife Wanda. He “rode the rails” between New Brunswick and Quebec as a CNR engineer from 1942 to 1979 and saw changes from coal fired engines to diesel. Johnny enjoyed music, travelling, and outdoor sports. For 32 years, Johnny was an enthusiastic participant of the Terry Fox Run. He especially loved visits from family and friends, a comfortable ride in a good car, and a “hot cup of tea”. Later in life, nothing gave Johnny more pleasure than watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. After his wife passed away, Johnny was blessed with the care and friendship of Barb Snow and her family to help him in his twilight years.

Johnny is survived by his daughter Nancy (Kevin) MacIsaac, of Bear River, PEI, and a daughter in law, Brenda Kierstead (Jay Casey) of Campbellton,NB. Grandfather of Erica MacDonald (Norman), Ryan MacIsaac (BethEllen), Sarah MacIsaac (Pat), Megan MacIsaac (Travis), Brian Kierstead (Debbie), Laura Steeves (Ryan), and David Kierstead (Nathalie). He is also survived by five great grandchildren, and a sister, Joyce Bullied, Peterborough,Ont. Predeceased by his wife, Wanda, sons Terry and Ricky, and a sister, Dorothy.

Funeral services will be held on Friday Feb 14th at 11am from Maher’s Funeral Chapel. Visitation at Maher’s Funeral Home, 33 Lansdowne Street Campbellton, Thursday from 7pm to 9pm and Friday at the Chapel one hour before the service. Interment at the Campbellton Rural Cemetery this spring.

Donations to the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher’s Funeral Home, Campbellton.