Winston Harquail

Born in Campbellton, NB on October 23, 1941, he was the son of the late Wilfred & Irene (Blanchard) Harquail. Winston was the husband of the late Yvonne Bélanger.

Winston was a retired school teacher; he taught at the Sacred Heart Academy and LER schools in Dalhousie, and also at schools in Archibald, Benjamin River, Dalhousie Junction, Nash Creek and McLeod’s Siding. He was an active teacher in Restigouche County for 25 years and an honorary member of the N.B.T.A. He was a professed member (brother) for the Oblates of Mary Immaculate and a 3rd degree member for the Knights of Columbus. He also had roles as Secretary, Minister of Communion, Lector and Sacristan at St. John Bosco; he had the same roles (except secretary) at the St. Jean Baptiste Parish and was an active member of the choir at both Parishes. He was an active member of both senior citizens home (Minister of Communion, Alter server, soloist) for 25 years. He also assisted with Meals on Wheels throughout the community.

He is survived by his son Shawn Harquail of Moncton NB, his sisters Shirley (Gabe) Lapointe of St. Catherines, ON and Marie (Chip) Marsh of Oneonta NY, USA, sister-in-law Lois Harquail of High River AB, brother-in-law Leonard Sevenson of Blacklands NB, mother-in-law Marie Belanger of Dalhousie NB, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Besides his wife & parents, he was predeceased by his sister Norma Sevenson & his brother Alonzo Harquail.

Visitation will be held at Maher's Funeral Home in Dalhousie NB on Monday, July 27, 2015 from 10:00am to time of funeral. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John Bosco church in Dalhousie, NB on July 27, 2015 at 11:00am by Father Gerry Croteau.

Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for those wishing to do so.

Funeral arrangements are in care of Maher's Funeral Home, 421 Victoria St. Dalhousie, NB.

(506)789-1699 or toll free (855) 404-1699 email: [email protected]