Dunlop – Donald Jr. Hadley, 72, of Dunlop, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday December 14, 2016.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of Adrienne (DeGrace) Hadley and the late Donald Sr. Hadley.

He worked as a truck driver for most of his life.

He was pre-deceased by his wife, Suzanne Doiron in 2006 and is survived by his mother of Robertville.

Four sons: Daniel (Denise) of Bathurst, Luc (Bailey) of Fort MacMurray, AB, Dale (Caroline) of Tracadie and Shawn of Moncton.  Two daughters: Jennifer Hadley (Nicholas Hickey) of Dunlop and Debbie Boudreau (André) of Beresford.  Seven grandchildren: Tristan, Alexandre, Pierre-Luc, Kevin, Kurt, Chloé and Janie.

Five brothers: Arnold Hadley (Maurise) of Shediac, Steve Hadley (Colombe) of Beresford, Gary Hadley (Margaret) and Jimmy Hadley (Kim) both of Fredericton and Gordon Hadley of Ottawa, ON.  One sister, Connie Roy (Denis) of Charlottetown, PEI.  Several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. from St-Nom-de-Jesus Church in Beresford.  Donations in memory of Donald may be made to the Diabetes Association or a charity of the donors choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Héritage Funeral Home, 270 Centre Street in Beresford (www.mfheritage.com)