Obituary of Donald Malcolm Hatfield

The death of Donald Malcolm Hatfield of Saint John, husband of the late Christine Louise (Rice) Hatfield, occurred on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born at Saint John on April 17, 1925, he was a son of the late Ralph Everett and Mary Elizabeth (Benjamin) Hatfield. Don was a firefighter with the Saint John Fire Department for 35 years, retiring in 1984. A Veteran of World War II, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy, and was a member of the Main Brace and the Royal Canadian Legion. Don enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent many pleasant days at the family cottage in Cambridge-Narrows. Don is survived by a son, Ralph E. Hatfield (Beth) of Freeport, Bahamas; a daughter, Dr. Cindy Hatfield (Tim McCoy) of Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; a grandson, Donald Scott Hatfield; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and to his parents, Don was predeceased by a son, Gary Malcolm Hatfield, and a sister, Florence E. Kinsky. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Wednesday from 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 AM from Brenan’s Chapel. Interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society or to any charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.