The Grand Manan, New Brunswick, community continues to mourn the heartbreaking loss of Hunter Green and Sidney Lea Urquhart, two young lives tragically cut short in an accident on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Their sudden passing has left families, friends, classmates, coworkers, and neighbors grieving as they remember a couple whose kindness, warmth, and love for life touched countless people.
In the days following the tragedy, heartfelt tributes have poured in from across Grand Manan and beyond, reflecting the profound impact Hunter and Sidney had on those who knew them. Their deaths have united the community in mourning while celebrating the memories they created during their lives.
Hunter Green is being remembered as a devoted employee, a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. One especially moving tribute from the Russell Family described the immense void left by his passing. They remembered Hunter for his infectious smile, compassionate heart, and the joy he brought into every room. According to the tribute, no matter what role he played in life, he had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcome, appreciated, and cared for.
The message concluded with heartfelt words that echoed the feelings shared throughout the community: Hunter will always be loved, deeply missed, and forever remembered.
Sidney Urquhart, whose life ended just one day before her 19th birthday, is also being celebrated for the kindness and positivity she shared with everyone around her. Born on July 19, 2007, in Saint John, New Brunswick, she was the beloved daughter of Gary Urquhart and Tracy Foster and grew up surrounded by the close-knit Grand Manan community.
While attending Grand Manan Community School, Sidney participated in basketball and volleyball, earning the respect of teammates and coaches through her dedication, sportsmanship, and encouraging spirit. After graduating, she followed her passion for beauty and creativity by enrolling at Infinite Beauty Academy in Saint John, where she studied cosmetology and developed her talents in hairstyling and artistic design.
Friends describe Sidney as adventurous, creative, and compassionate. She loved spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and making lasting memories. Her bright personality and caring nature made a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Hunter and Sidney shared a close and loving relationship, and their passing together has made the loss even more difficult for their families and the wider community. Many tributes have focused not only on their individual qualities but also on the happiness they found together and the support they gave one another.
Funeral arrangements for Sidney include visitation on Thursday, July 23, followed by a celebration of life on Friday, July 24, at Lighthouse Church. Her family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association – New Brunswick or the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation’s Mental Health Fund.
Although Hunter Green and Sidney Urquhart were taken far too soon, their legacy lives on through the countless lives they touched. Their compassion, generosity, laughter, and unwavering love for family and friends will continue to inspire those who knew them. As the Grand Manan community grieves this unimaginable loss, it also celebrates two remarkable young people whose memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved them.
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