One of the hardest days for our family was the day we had to say goodbye to Brian. He passed away peacefully at the Hospice SENB Albert House on October 4, 2026 with his family by his side after a brief illness.
Brian loved anything to do with helping others. He could do your plumbing, electrical or build whatever you needed. You name it, he could do it. If he didn’t have the tool, he bought it and made sure he measured five times to make sure the job was perfect. In his younger days, he loved fishing and hunting with his friends. He loved spending time at the cottage with the love of his life, Cathy. They met when they both worked at DSS in Shediac. They were together for over 20 years and shared so much love and happiness together. Their true love showed what an amazing man Brian was, as he cared for Cathy as she battled cancer for five years.
Brian was a kind, caring and dear person to everyone that knew him.
The joy of his life was watching his niece Erin and his nephews Shea and Kyle play sports and spending time with them. He was so happy when his great-nephews, Skyler, Eli, Saxon and great-niece Salem came along. He enjoyed every moment he could with them.
He absolutely loved going to watch his grandsons play hockey and baseball. He always made it a point to have treats in his pocket to give to them. He truly loved Finn and Theo and they brought a new kind of love into his life.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Kathleen Rafferty, and his partner, Cathy Carter.
He is survived by his son Ryan Chapman (Stephanie) and his grandchildren Finn and Theo; his brother Shawn (Andrea) and his sisters, Luanne and Stacy (Jason Myles); his niece Erin (Steve) and their children, Skyler, Saxon and Salem; his nephews, Shea, Kyle (Chloe) and their son Eli. Brian will be missed by his extended family and many friends especially his special cousin Doreen Adams, Jeff and Sue Carter as well as Sandy and Shelley (Ted), and his best friends, Jeff and Karen Trites.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no visitation at the funeral home and no service. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Brian a donation to the Hospice SENB Albert House or Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation (Oncology) would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are being managed by Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre in Moncton (506-858-1900).
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com.