BRANCH, HERBERT E. - The death of Herbert E. Branch, 63, of Big River, Bathurst, N.B. occurred Tuesday, December 16 at Chaleur Regional Hospital. Born in Bathurst, son of the late Herbert and Iona (Dunville) Branch. Survived by one son, Shane (Colleen), Whitehorse, Yukon, two daughters Cindy Pickard (Joel), Bathurst, Crystal Branch, Fredericton, N.B., two brothers James Branch (Marjorie), Moncton, N.B., Reade Branch, Fredericton, N.B., one sister Sheila Francis (Ray), Kentville, N.S., two nephews Shawn and Kevin Branch and several cousins. Visiting at Elhatton Funeral Home, 187 St. George St., Bathurst, from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday with funeral service from the funeral home chapel Friday at 11:00 a.m. Donations to Cancer Society or a favourite charity gratefully accepted.