Stella Legacy, wife of the late John Legacy, of Beresford and formerly of Pabineau Falls, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, at the age of 78.

She was the daughter of the late William and Marie Anne (Hachey) Gray.

Stella was a truly special woman whose generous heart and colourful personality made her unforgettable. She loved deeply, gave freely, and had a beautiful way of making the people around her feel at home. She found so much joy in cooking and bringing her family together around the table, where so many precious memories were made. Her laughter, warmth, generosity, and unconditional love will be missed more than words can express. To her family—she was a source of comfort, love, and memories that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. Her love will live on in our hearts and in every family gathering, every recipe, and every memory she left behind.

She is survived by two sons; Alfred Legacy and Douglas Legacy both of Bathurst, NB. Three daughters; Evangeline (Acilio) Martins of Mississauga, ON, Cecile Legacy of Mississauga, ON and Nicole (Gerald) Saulnier of Beresford, NB. Six grandchildren; Joshua, Kaitlyn, Brittany (Luciano), Christina (Sebastien), Kylie and Ryan. Nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters; Emily Laitinen of Sault Ste. Marie, ON and Dorothy Upton of Haliburton, ON. Many nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral service will be celebrated at Elhatton Funeral Home Chapel (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2 p.m. Donations in memory of Stella may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Kidney Foundation.