The death of Melva Grace (Coughlan) Hambrook, wife of the late Sterling Hambrook occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at her late residence at the age of 91. Born in Gray Rapids, NB, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertie (Sullivan) Coughlan.

Melva is survived by daughters: Janice Sullivan (Richard) of Renous, NB, Connie Hambrook (Chester) of Renous, NB; son: Paul Hambrook (Shirley) of Newcastle, NB; sisters; Hulda Astle (Merton) of Gray Rapids, NB, Joan Coughlan of Moncton, NB; brothers: Beaton Coughlan (Linda) of Renous, NB, Winston Coughlan (Kathleen) of Newcastle, NB; grandchildren: Emily, Sarah, Pamela, Myles, Gertie, Beckie, Reid, Janna; 10 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mom was a woman of great faith, she loved her God, her family and her church family. She was a very devoted ladies leader and Sunday school teacher for many years. She loved when family and friends came to visit her home.

Special thanks to all the amazing ladies who made her last six months easier, they were all so loving and kind and each had a special gift in the way they cared for mom.

A special thank you to Extra Mural and the pharmacy staff at Blackville Pharmasave for answering all our many questions during this time with mom. 

Besides her husband and parents, she is predeceased by sister: Ruth Vickers (Norman); brothers: Albert (Mona) and Murray.

The family will receive visitors at The Pentecostals of Gray Rapids on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 1-2:45pm. Funeral service will follow at 3pm with Rev. Graham Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In memory of Melva, donations can be made out to the Gray Rapids United Pentecostal Church. Messages of condolence can be sent through the funeral home website: www.miramichifunerals.ca

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Jardine Funeral Home & Crematorium, 597 OId King George Highway, Miramichi, NB. Telephone: 506-622-3600 or 506-622-7464