Passed On: John Fudge — Triton, N.L. boat builder
Fudge, 73, passed away in Springdale, N.L. on May 30, 2024. Fudge worked at the Marine Centre in Triton from the mid-90s until 2021, where he was well known for being one of the most skilled boat builders and carpenters around the community and the province.
Passed On: Henry “Jerry” Williams — Mount Pearl, N.L. fishing gear salesman
Williams, 72, passed away on August 24, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1952. Many of his customers know Williams from Lackeys, Coastal Marine and Williams Marine. He was a proud man when the doors of Williams Marine opened in 2000, and that pride continued when he joined the Enterprises Shippagan family. Williams had a large presence within the fishing industry and leaves behind many good friends and customers. He always valued each and every one as a friend. You could come to the shop any day any time and there was always a chat to be had.
Passed On: Wayne Brown — Meteghan, N.S. fish harvester
Brown, 71, passed away at home on August 29, 2024. He was born in Meteghan on August 19, 1953. Brown fished lobster his whole life.
Passed On: Richard Blinn — Saulnierville, N.S. fish harvester and boat builder
Blinn, 74, passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1950. Blinn worked at A.F. Theriault and Sons and spent his time lobster fishing.
Passed On: Marks Muzzerall — Saint John, N.B. carpenter
Muzzerall, 81, passed away in Saint John on August 31, 2024. He was born in Woodstock, N.B. on May 14, 1943. Muzzerall worked as a carpenter with the Government of Canada in the Department of Fisheries. He was a very hardworking man and never missed any time at work.
Passed On: Phillip Lacey — Lunenburg, N.S. engineer
Lacey, 81, passed away in Bridgewater, N.S. on August 20, 2024. He was born in Berwick, N.S. in 1943. Lacey worked as a second and first engineer aboard a scallop dragger.
Passed On: Abraham Genge — Anchor Point, N.L. fish harvester
Genge, 92, passed away in St. John’s, N.L. on August 30, 2024. He was born on February 5, 1932. Genge worked as a fisherman until he retired at the age of 63 with his two sons alongside of him.
Passed On: Adolph Trahan — Meteghan, N.S. fish harvester
Trahan, 67, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born in Meteghan on August 14, 1956. Trahan was a hard worker that spent 50 years of his life lobster fishing to provide for his family. Even though he was retired for the last two years, he still went for his daily ride to the wharf.
