McGUIGAN, JEFFREY CHARLES - The sudden passing of Jeffrey Charles McGuigan of Fredericton, NB occurred on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was 51. Born in Fredericton, NB he was the husband of Kamala (Fox) and son of Melbourne and Barbara (Gordon) McGuigan. Jeff is survived by his wife Kamala; their children, Benjamin, Matthew and Johanna; brother Richard (Michele) and their children Nicholas, Ryan, Megan and Nathan; sister Janice (Ed McNally) and their children Eryn, Will and Ella, father and mother-in-law; Ed and Sandra Fox; sister-in-law, Kelsey Fox; aunts and uncles; Ronald McGuigan, Marjorie Bell, Angie Burpee and Frank Gordon as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. His maternal and paternal grandparents predeceased him. Jeff touched everyone that knew him, with his genuine kindness, and humorous spirit. He dearly loved his family and spending time at his camp on the Miramichi. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, was an excellent fisherman and an accomplished athlete in his younger years, excelling in track and field, hockey, golf and fastball. Growing up he spent much time at his grandparent’s family farm in Keswick Ridge, and these memories held a special place in his heart. The community grieves the loss of a compassionate member, his involvement with the Fredericton Community Foundation being one of his proudest contributions. Jeff was also a board member for the Greater Fredericton Knowledge Park Inc., a member of the Miramichi Salmon Association and the Atlantic Salmon Federation.
The family will receive condolences at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 4 to 7 PM. A Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2PM with Rev. Richard Bowley officiating, assisted by the Very Rev. Dr. Peter Short. Honorary pallbearers will be; Peter Allison, Peter Buck, Luke Cain, Hugh Cameron, Blake Fox, Gordon Gilman, Daverne Jones, Steve Horsman, Nils Mathisen, Keith Murray, Phil LePage, Mike Oliver, Jay Sprague, Greg Sprague, and Peter Taylor. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the Fredericton Community Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com