It is with sadness that the family of Kenneth A. Chamberlain announces his passing which occurred at the Foyer Notre Dame de Lourdes, surrounded by his family, on October 13, 2026, at the age of 88. 

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Albert Chamberlain and the late Ada (Chiasson) Chamberlain.

Kenneth is survived by his children: Susan (Albert), Paul, Cindy (Mike), their mother Gladys Jean as well as a daughter, Shelly (Todd) and her mother Alvina, all of Bathurst; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. 

He is also survived by siblings Alexandre (Murielle) of Saint John, Donna Lee (Thomas) of South Tetagouche, and Sandra (Cyril) of Baie Sainte Anne, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Besides his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by one son, Peter (Bonnie) and siblings: Lawrence, Yvette, Reginald “LuLu”, Eugene, Roger and Wayne.

Kenneth was retired from the former Bathurst Paper Mill, where he worked in the Instrumentation trade for 37 years. He was a hard worker and one of a kind; he was the first person to show up when others were in need of a helping hand. He was always ready to share whether it be food, tools, or other things, you could depend on him and his helping spirit. An avid outdoorsman; from hunting to fishing, he lived for fresh air and the peacefulness of the woods. In Kenneth’s younger years he spent many hours in the boxing ring, which he was proud of. Family was important to him.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Chaleur Regional Hospital on 4th East for the excellent care they provided to Kenneth during his stay with them as well as a thank you to the staff of Foyer Notre Dame de Lourdes for their care and kindness.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home, a funeral service will be held on October 30, 2026, at 2pm from the Elhatton Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Elhatton Funeral Home, Bathurst (www.elhatton.com).