Obituary of May Jean Camick

The family of May Jean (Melanson) Camick announces her passing surrounded by loved ones on January 4, 2025. She was 91. May was born on February 28, 1933 in Saint John, NB to the late Albert and Delima (Guimond) Melanson.

May leaves a large family including her children: Brenda (Frank) Leger of Quebec, Glen Camick of Chance Harbour, Stephen (Donna) Camick of Quispamsis, and Lori (Dave) Hill of Summerville. She is also survived by brother Bill (Paulette) Melanson of Musquash and sister Elizabeth Gormley of Saint John, daughter in law Gail Camick, sisters in law Rita (Matthews) Melanson and Shirley Melanson, 14 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, May is predeceased by husband Kenneth Camick, son Brian Camick, brothers; Albert, Ronnie, Elmer and infant brother Arthur Melanson, sisters; Elsie Small and Elda Armstrong, grandchildren; Keith Camick and Angela Camick, and great grandson Clayton Soucy.

May was a wonderful mother and grandmother who had a zest for living, enjoying fun adventures and travelling. She was always ready and willing to go on a road trip. May worked hard throughout her life with Ken mostly in the fishing industry in Maces Bay where they raised a loving and kind family. She was a member of the Maces Bay Seniors; she loved living on the Bay and being a part of the Maces Bay community. She enjoyed gardening, picking berries, and dulseing.

A special thank you to May’s niece Tracy Brownell.  The family would also like to thank May’s caregivers (friends) Linda Richard, Tina Brown and Sheryl Scott for all their wonderful care given to Mom, and Extra Mural nurses Kim and Cam for their amazing compassion for Mom during her final days.

Resting at Castle Fallsview Funeral Home, 309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John, NB E2M 2L3 506-634-1701. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A Celebration of May’s Life will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 11:00 AM in Castle Fallsview Chapel with reception to follow. Interment will take place at a later date in Maces Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in May’s memory can be made to the New Brunswick Lung Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.