James Eldon MacDiarmid Miramichi, New Brunswick Obituary

James Eldon MacDiarmid

<p><strong>James Eldon MacDiarmid</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1945-2021</strong></p> <p>James Eldon MacDiarmid, husband of Elizabeth (Betty Mahoney) MacDiarmid, passed away at the Miramichi Regional Hospital, on January 14th, 2021, at the age of 75, following a brief illness.</p> <p>James was born at the Miramichi Hospital, in Newcastle, to William and Agnes (Lockerbie) MacDiarmid, on April 12th, 1945.&nbsp; He lived his whole life in Napan, NB.</p> <p>He is survived by one daughter, Carrie Lynn; son-in-law, Adam MacDonald; two grandchildren:&nbsp; Sandi Mae and Tyron James; special dog, Bella; one sister, Willa Traer of Fredericton; sisters-in-law:&nbsp; Helen MacDiarmid of Napan, and Jane (Mervyn) Houck of Russellville Road; and brother-in-law, Burton (Esther) Mahoney of Russellville Road.&nbsp; James is also survived by many nieces and nephews who found him to be a special Uncle, being there whenever they needed him.&nbsp; He will be missed by all.</p> <p>Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, John MacDiarmid; brothers-in-law:&nbsp; Keith Traer and Clayton Mahoney; and nephews:&nbsp; Buddy MacDiarmid, and Michael Houck.&nbsp;</p> <p>James was a member of St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church, Miramichi.&nbsp; He was a retired employee of MacDiarmid Dairy, St. Margaret&rsquo;s Radar Station, CFB Chatham, Sky Park Miramichi, and the Province of New Brunswick.&nbsp; He was also a 4H Leader, and a Director of the Napan Agricultural Show.</p> <p>Visitation was held at Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.&nbsp; A Private funeral service was held at St. Andrew&#39;s United Church, Miramichi on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11 AM with Rev. Charlene Maguire MacKnight officiating.&nbsp; The organist for the service was Mrs. Lois McKinnon, and special music was provided by Bill Hachey singing &quot;Here I Am Lord&quot;, and Adam MacDonald singing &quot;Hallelujah&quot;.&nbsp; The recessional hymn was &quot;Go Now in Peace&quot;.&nbsp; The lighting of the Christ Candle was by granddaughter, Sandi Mae MacDonald, and the lighting of the Memory Candle was by grandson, Tyron MacDonald.&nbsp; Remembrances of Jimmy were given by daughter, Carrie MacDonald.&nbsp; Scripture readings were read by niece, Brigitte Mahoney, and poem &quot;Angel Up In Heaven&quot; was read by granddaughter, Sandi Mae MacDonald.&nbsp; Honorary pallbearers were:&nbsp; Burton Mahoney, Dawn &amp; Austin Jenkins, Judy &amp; Murdock Brennan, Agnes &amp; Gary McLenaghan, Dale MacDiarmid, Robert MacDiarmid, Roy Gillis and Moe Morrison. &nbsp; Interment was held in Pine Grove Cemetery.</p> <p>As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church, NB Extra-Mural, or a charity of the donor&rsquo;s choice would be appreciated by the family.&nbsp;</p> <p>Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Adams Funeral Home Ltd., 140 King St., Miramichi, NB, telephone (506) 773-3492, or messages of condolence may be sent online to www.adamsfh.ca</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
April 12, 1945 - January 14, 202104/12/194501/14/2021
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Fay Murray
January 19, 2021
Condolences to Betty and family. So sorry to hear of your loss, Jimmy was definitely one of the good ones, I enjoyed working with and learning from him when we worked together in Chatham. I pray that your wonderful memories and the grace of God will help you through this... Continue Reading
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Cheryl Lamkey
January 18, 2021
We were so saddened at hearing of the passing of James. He was a kind, soft spoken person. He was just a young boy when Dad worked at the MacDiarmid Dairy and Mom and Dad lived in a little house across from the school lane. Dad always had a closeness to the two MacDiarmi... Continue Reading
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Marjorie & Harry Little
January 18, 2021
Betty, Carrie,Adam & Family,      I just want to express my condolences to you for your loss.   James and I never crossed paths often after our school years but I always knew  him .  He and I were born the same day and of course were in the same grade in school when he c... Continue Reading
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Donna Power
January 18, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I met Jimmy at the court house and there was nobody who was more helpful and pleasant than Jimmy. My condolences to your family ❤️
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Bernadette Gouchie
January 18, 2021
Betty and Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the MacDiarmid family.  May God continue to give you strength during this difficult time. 
Bernadette (Bernie) Gouchie
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Betty MacInnis
January 17, 2021
Sorry to hear of James’s passing.Our sincere condolence to Betty&Carrie!
Love& prayers,Milt& Betty MacInnis
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Bob and Ellen Marie Currie
January 17, 2021
Condolences to all the family.
Bob and Ellen Marie Currie
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Arthur and Lylla Adams
January 17, 2021
Betty ,Carrie Adam and McDiarmaid family 
Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Sincere Sympathy
Arthur and Lylla
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Nancy Melvin
January 17, 2021
Betty,Carrie,Adam and family, so very sorry for your loss,cherish the memories.  James was one of the best, I have many great memories of the good times we had at different events with him.  He loved his family.  I know my father will miss him terribly, they spent many d... Continue Reading
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Ken & Cecile Lloyd
January 17, 2021
Sincere condolences Betty, to you and your family from Ken & Cecile.