Obituary of Regina McBride
Regina McBride
1918-2018
The family of Regina McBride announce her passing on February 23rd at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Hugh and Josephine (Hogan)O’Brien of Mount Prospect.
Regina lived her whole life in the Smithtown and Hampton area. Devoted to her family and community, she was an avid quilter, baker and reader. Fiercely proud of her Irish heritage, Regina spearheaded a fundraiser for the revitalization of St. Luke the Evangelist Cemetery for twenty eight years. Her faith was an integral part of her life, and in 2013, she was awarded the Bishop Dollard Medal for her exemplary contribution to parish life over the years.
Regina is survived by her sons Fred (Beth), and Neil (Judi), her daughter Terri (Alan), and daughter-in-law Betsy; five grandchildren, Shannon (Shannon), Dylan, Jade (Tyler), Jesse, and Jared(Lorien); five great grandchildren. Ava, Jamie, Lily, Hudson and Cohen. She was predeceased by her husband Ned, her son Reg, and her siblings Bill, Maurice, Gerard, Reg (her twin), Josephine, Geraldine, Anne, and Jennie.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, where visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Alphonsus Church, Hampton on Wednesday February 28th at 11am. Burial will be in the springtime at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Donations in Regina’s memory may be made to any charity of the donor’s choice.