Obituary of Isabel Dykeman

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Isabel Carolyn Dykeman announce her passing at the Paradise Villa, Fredericton, NB on September 29, 2026 at the age of 87.

Born in Kouchibouguac, NB on June 26, 1939; she was the daughter of the late Peter and Molly (Jardine) Dickson and the loving wife of the late George Dykeman who passed away in 2025.

Isabel’s early years began in the Miramichi later moving to Clarkson then Burlington, Ontario. She arrived in Sussex in 1975 and was employed with Black’s Fashion. She owned and operated Isabel’s Yarns and Notions in Sussex Mall later becoming a sales Representative for H.A. Kidd Notions and Crafts.

She will live on in the hearts of her children: Randy of Norton, Gary of Guelph, ON, Mike and his wife Sharon of Calgary, AB and Tom and his wife Janet of Oromocto; her grandchildren: Meghan (Alex), Jeffrey, Kashena (Steve), Seth (Lucy) and Cole; his great grandchildren: Hazel, Newman, Mabel and Gracie; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her son, Ron; her brothers: Herb, Lawrence (Bud), George (Geordie), Dave and Grear Dickson and by her sisters: Florence Currie, Marion Dickson, Jean Clark and Margaret MacKinnon and by her daughter-in-law, Denise Hebbes who passed away in 2025.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, NB, (506) 433-1176. A graveside service in memory of George and Isabel will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:00am from the Kirk Hill Cemetery, Sussex.

Donations in memory of Isabel may be made to the Sussex Health Centre, Shriners, Victim Services or a charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through wallacefuneralhome.com