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Friday
1
December
Visitation
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday, December 1, 2023
Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home
111 Paradise Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Saturday
2
December
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday, December 2, 2023
St. Mary and St. Bartholomew's Church
646 Westmorland Road
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
(506) 696-1347
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Gary Fillmore posted a condolence
Sunday, December 3, 2023
I owe my education to Mr. Mac Vail & will never forgot him. As a high school failure, Mr. Vail took a chance on allowing me into the Saint John Institute of Technology. I graduated from Civil Technology at SJIT (now Community College) and later went to UNB and graduated with a Civil Engineering Degree. I am so sorry to only learn of his passing today. My condolences to his family.
Gary Fillmore
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Terry Ferguson posted a condolence
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are with the Vail family during this reflective celebration of Mac's life.
May comfort embrace Melvina...Beth.... Stephanie and Gordon.
Thinking of you Gordie
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Stephany Peterson posted a condolence
Friday, December 1, 2023
Stephanie and family -
May you find comfort in the love that surrounds you.
May you find joy in a rich tapestry of memories.
May you find peace in this new life chapter as a family.
May you find strength in the fact that you are because he was.
We join with you to honour a cherished life.
Harry, Heather, Tony, and Stephany
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Mark posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Mac was such a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Sorry for your loss and please know you are in our prayers during this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, love Ben, Megan, Andrea, and Mark.
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Harry D. Corey posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
On behalf of the "Friends of Friends" bowlers, we extend our deepest sympathy to Mac's wife and family. Mac enjoyed bowling with our league and we enjoyed having him join us when he was able. Mac was a fine Christian gentleman. Our loss is Heaven's gain. RIP dear Mac. Sincerely, Harry D. Corey (along with Mac's bowling friends).
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Mary-Ellen Reid posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Beth and Family,
So sorry to learn of your loss. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
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Bill & Shirley Walsh posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 2023
To the family; So sorry for your loss
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David & Christine Thomas posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Mel, Beth, Gordie, Stephanie and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Mac's passing. We have many fond memories of the times our families spent together. We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Hold onto each other, taking comfort in the fact that Mac is finally free of pain...
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Rev Wally & Iris Collett posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
To Mel & Family:
Very sorry to learn of Mac’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. May you know the peace that goes beyond all understanding.
Wally & Iris.
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Kathy posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Dear Mel, Beth, Stephanie and Gordie and families. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy and Mark Allaby
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Deborah Edwards posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Mel, Beth, Stephanie and Gordon...thinking of you all at this time as you grieve the loss of Mac. He was a special guy. He was always so steady and caring and often gave very wise advice. He is safe home now.
Take care and God bless you all,
Debbie (Collicott) Edwards
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Cathy Howlett posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss Stephanie and family. From all your lovely posts through the years, about your Dad, he was such a wonderful man and the anchor for your family. When we are blessed with such amazing role models in our life it is even harder to say goodbye. Hoping happy memories help through difficult days ahead. Hugs
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Charissa posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss Melvina and family! We have loved seeing Mac over the years at Costco Pharmacy and are sending all our love! He was such a brightness to our day with that smile and a wave to every single person!
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Vita Marie Kipping posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
My condolences to you Mrs Vail, Gordie, Stephanie, Beth and extended family on the passing of your beloved.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
- Vita Marie, on behalf of the Clark family who grew up on Lynn Ave, Forest Hills.
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Anthea and Brian Earle posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Mel, precious friend Beth, Gordon, Stephanie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Mac was an inspiration to us of his love for the Lord which he faithfully put into action in all aspects of his life. Thanking God that his legacy lives on and that the world is a better place because of him
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Fran Oliver posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Stephanie & family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Ray & Lori ( Little) Coleman posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Our deepest condolences to the Vail family. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort at this difficult time.
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Judy Galbraith posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Extending sincere condolences to Bill and family for your loss. Judy Galbraith
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Marilyn Williams posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
I have so many fond memories of Mac, from Stone Church, but I think my favourite is from a ski trip of a group of us from Stone, going to Sunday River. Mac and my son, Cian, had a wonderful conversation about physics. Cian was somewhere between 8 and 10 at the time, I believe, and I remember being so impressed at how wonderful Mac was at explaining things to Cian, but even more I was impressed at how respectfully he spoke to Cian, as if he were a small adult and not a child. Mac was a lovely, lovely gentleman and he will be sorely missed by many. My deepest sympathy to you all.
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Todd Merrithew posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the Vail family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Tom & Nancy Creamer posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Stephanie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. We know how much you loved him as you always spoke so highly of he and your Mother.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Tom & Nancy Creamer
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David Mennier posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Vail, Gord, Beth and Stephanie on the loss of your husband, dad and grandad. Growing up in Forest Hills, Mr. Vail was so admired! He always had a smile and a kind word for all of us on his walks around the neighbourhood. God bless.
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Darrell & Christine Little posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Mac was a great guy and a man of faith. Our sincere condolences to Mrs Vail, Beth, Stephanie, Gordon and family.
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Lynn Flewelling posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Stephanie, Elizabeth, Gordon, and Mel we extend our deepest condolences to you and your families during this most difficult time. Mac was an incredible man who accomplished so much in his life. May you each find peace in your memories of him.
With much love,
Lynn, John, Katie and Michael Flewelling
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Ian D. Macarthur posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
to Mel and family, I am very sorry for your loss
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SONIA THORN posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Extending to the Vail family my condolences in their loss.
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Marg Taylor posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2023
Mel & Stephanie & all the family, please accept my condolences for the loss of a great man. Loved hearing his stories! May all your treasured memories help ease your pain at this difficult time. Hugs & prayers
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Darlene McAllister- Pollock posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2023
Extending my condolences to all members of the Vail family.
Darlene McAllister/ Pollock
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Beth Keith Smith posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2023
Beth, Stephanie and Family
I’m so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My deepest condolences
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Wayne & Jane Craig posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2023
We were so fortunate to have Mac and Mel and family as neighbours for many years in Forest Hills. Mel, Beth, Stephanie and Gordon....we offer our sincere condolences to you all. Treasure your memories ! Wayne & Jane Craig
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Jean hamel posted a condolence
Monday, November 27, 2023
We were deeply saddened to hear about your loss of your father passing , our deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
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