Obituary of Hibbert Charles McGuire

Just 28 days short of his 94th birthday, with his loving family, as always, by his side, Hibbert Charles McGuire passed into eternity on November 16 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Saint John, NB to parents Richard and Eva (Titus) McGuire, he is survived by his children Bruce, Sandra (Rob), Katherine, Kimberley (the late James) Kupkee, Heather (David) McQuinn; grandchildren Robert (Candace) and Andrew (Emma) McGuire, Adelle and Jordan Dickeson, Karyssa Sewell, Brittany (Jordan) McEachern, Matthew and William McQuinn; great-grandchildren Rayanne, Benjamin, Chloe, and Kailie McGuire; sisters Sylvia (Heikkila), and Lois (Medina); devoted companion Flo Torrey; and special nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 48 years, Joyce (McKay), brothers Richard, Otto, Walter, Roland, George, Robert, and Sutton; sisters Phyllis King, Shirley Nash, Betty Turner, and Janette Allen; and his grandson David McQuinn, Jr. Hibbert was a man of quiet fortitude and humble unassuming ways. Reserved in his expressions of affection, he quietly loved each person with all his heart—becoming a special confidant to each. He reveled being on the water and working outside. An ILA 273 Longshoreman, and fisherman throughout his life, he knew what it was like to work hard to provide for his family, teaching his children respect for the basics of life and people. His heart was big and his thinking practical, always recognizing and providing for the needs of others, above "people pleasing" and materialism. Being a faithful member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69, he was a lover of music and dance, Turner Classic Movies, and was able in so many ways: from sitting around a table at a Dock Street restaurant singing with Hank Snow, to painting with precision, to woodworking, to "rustling up some grub" for his family. This was our Dad, brother, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend… appreciated and loved forever. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of 5CN, 4BN and the palliative care unit of the Saint John Regional Hospital. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visitation on Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, and a funeral on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 2:00PM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, NB Lung Association, or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com.