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Passing of UA 179 Member Chris Braniff
March 28, 2024
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Christopher Ralph Stefan Braniff
Christopher Ralph Stefan “Chris” Braniff, 67, Loch Broom, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Ralph Donald and Sue Ferguson (MacNeil) Braniff. Chris was a Pipefitter and Welder. He was a member of UA Local 179.
Surviving are his wife, Velma Lambert; daughter, Tammi Braniff (Matt Ritchie), Ottawa, Ont.; sons, Tim (Jennifer) Braniff, Sylvester; Ryan Parsons (Presley), Loch Broom; grandchildren, Duncan and Dale Braniff; sisters, Monique Gouthro, Spring Hill; Michelle Johnson, Scotsburn; brother, Shane (Cynthia), Durham; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, M. Scott “Moosie” Braniff; brother-in-law, James Albert Guthro.
In honour of Chris’ wishes his family will celebrate is life privately. Interment will be in Abercrombie Cemetery.
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