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- Obituary:
R. Bert Southan
1944-2026
It is with gratitude and celebration of a life well lived, that the family of R. Bert Southan of Wicklow announce his passing which occurred on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Upper River Valley Hospital. Bert was born May 23, 1944, in Wicklow, NB and was the son of the late Ralph and Alma (Kelly) Southan. Bert was also predeceased his siblings, Lloyd Southan (Jennie), Patsy Post (Gerald) and Nancy Southan (Hersh Perlman); 2 nephews, Scott and Bert Post.
Bert is survived by his loving wife, Martha; 3 daughters, Kelly Clark (Stuart), Barbara Southan (Randy Hathaway) and Holly Green (Rodney); son-in-law Tim Savage; Grandchildren, Mitchell Clark (Craig), Jocelyn Clark (Cory), Logan Savage (Deanna), Zachary Green, and Jackson Green (Abi); Great Grandchild, Elijah Myers; as well as several nieces and nephews. Bert was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
The Southan Family would like to give extra thanks to the Extra Mural Program in Waterville, Dr. Bruce and Stuart Lockhart, Dr. Chowdhury, Nurses and Staff at the Upper River Valley Hospital and the Dialysis Unit in Saint John for the excellent compassion and care.
Visitation will be held from L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors, 207 Burnham Rd. Florenceville-Bristol, NB on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held from the L.R. Giberson Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Rev. Dan Jamer and Pastor Donnie Wilkinson will be officiating. Interment will be in the Wicklow Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish, donations to the Wicklow Baptist Church or the Wicklow Cemetery would be appreciated.
https://www.gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca/obituaries/189573
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