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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stanley Walter Balch, 87, on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Born in Fort Edward, New York, raised in Middleton, NS, he was the son of the late Walter S. Balch and the late Viola B. Reagh (Allen).
With a knack for storytelling, he could always entertain with a great story or two, best shared around a campfire or the kitchen table.
Stanley will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Ann; his daughters: Judith (Mike) O’Leary of New Ross, NS, and Heather (Lewis) Thibault of Lakeview, NS; his step-children: Miriam McCracken of Moncton, and Joel McCracken of Toronto, ON; his grandchildren: Madeline Tanner, Randy Thibault (Allysa), Joe Thibault (Jamie), Caroline Thibault, Kirklin Thibault, and Maia McCracken; sister-in-law, Pat Balch, Kentville, NS and his many great grandchildren; as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert, and Robert’s infant twin sister, Shirley Anne; half-sister, Marcia McGrath; his stepfather, Jack W. Reagh; his stepsiblings: John S. Reagh and Beth MacDonald.
A funeral service for Stan will be held at St.George’s Anglican Church (51 Church Street, Moncton) on Monday, March 31st, 2025, at 11:00am followed by a reception.
In memory of Stanley, donations can be made to the CHU Dumont Foundation or your charity of choice.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
625 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB E1C 2P1
We are sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. A donation will be made to the NB Archives in memory of all the years he volunteered at SE Branch.
Our sincere condolences to Stan’s family. Over the years we were both educated and entertained by Stan’s genealogical knowledge and greatly appreciated it. He will be missed.
Dear Ann and family
Condolences on the loss of Stan. I always enjoyed him when he took his break with the finance crew at Co-op Atlantic. He was so intelligent and always had a funny story to tell or some revelant history to explain circumstances at the time. He was a very kind person and will be missed.
Janice Gibbs
Finance Co-op Atlantic
Stan was fine fellow…a good neighbor.
May God’s Light shine perpetually upon you Stan.
Our condolences to Ann and all the family.
David and Elaine
Dear Ann and family. My heart goes out to you at the loss of Stan. I will be praying for the God of All Comfort to be with you as go through this time. May His grace carry you in these days we pray.
Dear Anne and family
I was so sorry to read of Stan’s passing. He certainly will be missed. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family. RIP Stan and now you are at rest in the arms of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father ❤️🙏
Our sympathy with your loss, Ann! The Stam Family
We’re so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing Judy. Although we only met him once he was truly a delight. Hugs to you all!
Stan was a wonderful friend. After my husband died, Ann and Stan would invite me over for dinner and Stan would tell stories. Stan always made me feel so welcome. I will always remember his generosity of spirit and his kindness.
And to Ann, my dear friend, may you find the peace and tranquility needed to do all that you must do in the months ahead.
We are so sorry to hear about Stan’s passing.
We have so many fond memories of being neighbors.
Ann, Miriam, Joel, please know we are thinking about you and remember Stan fondly,
Our sympathies,
The Conan Family (Maria, Mikael, Yves, Patricia)
Our condolences to Ann, Judith, Heather and family , may you all find comfort with each other and the memories that you all made. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time, the Reagh family
Dear Ann and Miriam
I am so very sorry for your loss..
With love,
Ann
Please accept our sincere condolences to Ann and the complete family
Robert Searle
Robyn Searle
I only recently became aware of Stan’s passing.
Stan was my neighbour in Centennial Place for 26 years. We always enjoyed our “chats” as well as his advice on many subjects. His kids baby sat for us over the years. Ann and family, you have my sympathy.
Ann & Family
My sincere condolences 🙏
Just heard of Stan’s passing at the Co-op Atlantic Retirees Breakfast this morning.
Ann, our condolences. Sad time for you and your family. 2024 has been quite the year for you and the loss of so many family members. My heart goes out to you and the family. Always in my thoughts. Love you.
Ann,
Our condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded by love and support.
Love Allen & Nancy
Our deepest condolences to Ann and your family. Stan will be greatly missed I am sure. Love to you and yours.