James "Jimmy" Branch

  • James "Jimmy" Branch 1941-2022

  •  Date de décès: 18 septembre 2022
  •  Emplacement: Bathurst

It is with deep sorrow, we the family of James Angus Branch “Jimmy” of Big River announce his passing at the Chaleur Regional Hospital on Sunday, September 18, 2022, following a short battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

Born in Bathurst he was the son of the late Lee and Lillian (Jennings) Branch.

He is survived by his wife Brenda (Knowles) Branch and his only son, Darryl of Big River. He leaves behind his brothers: Wesley (late Pearl), Harry and George (Barbara) all of Big River; sisters: Alma (Patrick) Pitre and Edith Doucet both of Bathurst, along with many nieces and nephews.

He is now reunited with his brothers: Tracy, Beverly and Ian; sisters: Loretta, Robina, Sheila and Isabel.

He was a valued employee of Doucet’s Landscaping, with 52 years of service.

As per his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Burial will be held at a later date.

Special thank you to our family Doctor Eve-Marie Boudreau and to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital, especially Doreen and Donna (days) and Bobbie, Joan and Christine (nights).

Donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.


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Patrick Elhatton

Propriétaire, Directeur funéraire

Heidi Jansson

Directrice funéraire

Rebecca Hunt

Directrice funéraire

Jean-François Fontaine

Directeur funéraire

Justine Roy

assistante administrative

Kelly Colwell

assistante administrative / Réceptionniste

Bobby Roy

Assistant aux services funéraire

Ralph Huras

Assistant aux services funéraire