Obituary of Ha Trong Tran

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our devoted father and loving husband, Dr. Ha Trong Tran on December 30, 2017. He died peacefully after a short but brave battle with cancer surrounded by his family in Saint John, NB. Dr. Tran persevered and overcame many hardships and challenges over the years to establish his successful career and provide a prosperous life for him and his family. Well-liked and very social, he will be remembered for his professionalism, graciousness, and kind heart. Dr. Tran was born in Hanoi, Vietnam where he earned his MD. He then studied in the US to earn his Master’s Degree and PhD at Ohio State University, followed by his American Board Certification. In 1969, Dr. Tran moved to Canada with his young family, first to Quebec and then to Saint John in 1971 where he was a pathologist at the Saint John Regional Hospital for nearly 30 years. Dr. Tran was a Life Member of the New Brunswick Medical Society and Member of the Saint John Medical Society. He loved gardening and art and often spread his love of art with gifts of his paintings and drawings. He was also an avid sports fan and played soccer, ping-pong, and billiards. You could always be sure to spot him at a lotto booth and he will be greatly missed at the hockey pool. Dr. Tran is survived by his wife, Mai (Vu) Tran of Rothesay, NB; three sons: John and Robert of Halifax, NS and David (Sue Bernadas) of Edmonton, AB; two daughters: Simone (Donald Clancy) of Fredericton, NB and Lisa (Pieter Van Schaick) of Rothesay, NB and five grandchildren: Emily, Matthew, Cara, Schuyler, and Claire. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Tran is resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506) 634-7424 (www.BrenansFH.com) with visitation on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held later in the Spring. A future announcement with the details of the service will be made closer to that time.