Obituary of Andre Joseph Brun

The death of Mr. Andre Joseph "Andy" Brun, of Rothesay Road, Saint John, husband of Irene (LeBlanc) Brun, occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Memramcook, NB, he was the son of the late Timothy and Elizabeth (Cormier) Brun. Mr. Brun lost the sight of both eyes through two different accidents, the first accident in 1939 at his home in Memramcook and the second in 1941, while he was working as a Mechanic with J. Clark and Son. After a period of training with the CNIB he started working at the Saint John General Hospital Canteen, for seven years, before he purchased two buildings, side by side and opened the doors in 1954 to Brun's Lunch Room and Variety Store, on the corner of Waterloo St. and Hospital Hill, from where he retired. Andy enjoyed bowling, working in his workshop and using his ham radio. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Albert "Al" Brun (Nancy) of Saint John, one daughter, Leona "Lee" Stephen of Saint John, seven grandchildren, Ralph John Stephen (Shelly), Michael Brun (Catherine), Monique Stephen-Davis (Bob), Carrie Mcfarlane (Wayne), Stephanie Brun, Jason Stephen (Heather) and Jen Brun, four great grandchildren, Matthew and Megan Brun, Olivia Stephen and Emma Davis, many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son-in-law, Ralph J. Stephen and one brother, Edward. Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, Clarendon Street, Saint John, on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. Remembrances to the CNIB, Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick or the Extra Mural Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.brenansfh.com