Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Portage Vale. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
R.B. Bennett (14th Prime Minister of Canada (August 1930 - October 1935))
Full name: Richard Bedford Bennett
He was born in Hopewell Hill (NB) on July 3, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Mickleham (England) on June 26, 1947 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
Hopewell Hill is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Portage Vale.
He was born in Saskatoon (SK) on November 2, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Moncton (NB) on January 31, 2015 (a Saturday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens (Westmorland County, New Brunswick).
Moncton is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Portage Vale.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.