It is with great sadness that the family of David M. Bires announces his passing on April 6th, 2024 at the Charlotte County Hospital, St Stephen, NB.
David was born in St Stephen, NB son of the late John and Melba (Marsh) Bires.
David graduated from UNB Fredericton, NB in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science. He began working at Customs and Immigration as a summer student in 1972. He finished his career with them in 1993. He took several forestry courses through the years and he had a Prospector’s Licence. He was an avid outdoorsman and he worked several years on his beloved woodlot in Mohannes, NB, from 1992 to 2011. He loved to hunt, fish and one of his favorite things was to get the biggest Christmas tree he could find on his land and surprise Susan with it every year while they tried to fit it through the front door.
He loved his pets and over the years he provided a wonderful home for his dogs and cats. David and his cousins, Debbie and Kathie along with his aunts, Avis and Marguerite, spent many summer vacations in the back of a station wagon, travelling the country with their five dogs and one cat.
He was so proud of his children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. They all loved their grandfather dearly.
David is survived by his loving wife Susan (Rogers). They have four children, Rebekah (Jason) Smith, David (Nicole), Sarah (Tim) Brown and John Lee (Maria Omar). He is also survived by his eight loving grandchildren, Noah and Marshall Smith, Madison Bires, Jayden Roy, Isabelle, Claire and Elliot Brown and Rachel Milligan. He is also survived by his brother John Bires, sister Marsha Gagnon (Ray), nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his special aunts Avis Moffitt and Marguerite Caswell as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be held at The S.O. Mehan and Son Funeral Home Limited on Saturday April 13, 2024 at 3 pm. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 – 2:45 pm.
Interment at Upper Mills Cemetery at a later date..
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charlotte County Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences can be sent online at www.mehanfuneralhome.com