Bella M. Matheson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bella M. Matheson (Fredericton, New Brunswick), who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Adolphe Gautreau and Philomene Gautreau (Richard); her son Bruce; her grandson Ryan; her sons-in-law, Al Dunn and Brian McCullough; her siblings, Doreen, David and Alyre; and her stepson Harvey.

She is survived by: her husband Walter; her children, Lisa Hooper (Bill Bawn) of Rothesay, Paula Dunn of Saint John, April McCullough of Saint John and Robert McLaughlin (Marlene) of Rothesay; her stepchildren, Christine Carpenter of Alberta and Walter Matheson Jr. (Lisa) of Ontario; her sister Louise Govereau of Ontario; and her grandchildren, Ronald (Megan), Joshua, Nicholas, Miranda (Nick), Alex, Ella and Sara (Cole). She is also survived by many great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

Donations in memory of Bella may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the charity of the donor's choice.