Obituary of Malcolm Ralph Haines

The sudden passing of Malcolm Ralph Haines of Fredericton, NB, husband of Katie (Matthews) Haines, occurred on July 2, 2023 at home.  Born on September 2, 1946 in Saint John, NB, he was the son of the late Ralph Haines and Madelene Pugh. 

Malcolm was a friend to all who knew him, he was kind, thoughtful, always doing good deeds quietly for strangers and friends alike. He enjoyed tinkering around the house and making sure all the jobs were “done well”. He liked to spend time outdoors and travel when able.  Mac loved to cook and share with his family and friends, making the best bologna sandwiches and lunches from “Macs Takeout”.   In more recent years he took up painting and learning to play the guitar.

Malcolm is survived by sons, Chris Bennett (Christine) and Timothy Seeley; daughters Karen Tims (Jason) and Paula Wood (Stephen); grandchildren, Matthew, Matthew, Dylan, Ekyeh, Kendra, Katelyn, Rylie and Ehtiyan.
 

The funeral will take place at York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel, 302 Brookside Drive, Fredericton, NB on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Wayne Flowers officiating.  Interment will take place in Burtt’s Corner Community Cemetery, Burtt's Corner at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or donor’s choice.  Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com