This page will serve to honour Members of our Ladies’ Auxiliary that have passed away. May they enjoy their rest in God.
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Joanne Bourque
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Joanne E. Bourque at the age of 65. Joanne passed away peacefully at the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Center, on Sunday October 5th.
Born in Moncton, NB, on August 5th, 1960, she was the daughter of Clifford Lirette and the late Andréa (Hébert) Lirette.
Joanne will be sadly missed by her father, Clifford (Jeannette LeBlanc); her sons: Julien and Remi (Ayleen); her beloved grandchildren: Emry and Grayson; her sister, Annette (Marc) LeBlanc and brother, Maurice (Tracey) Lirette; her estranged husband, Louis Bourque; and several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Joanne was a kind hearted soul and loved spending time with her family and friends whether it was to play cards, bingo, Mexican Train or shopping. She was a great fan of baseball, loved her Blue Jays and thoroughly enjoyed watching her sons bowl or play baseball. She loved being with people. Even after suffering a massive stroke in January 2018, which robbed her of her ability to speak, she would find a way to communicate with others. Joanne was always game to go on an adventure even if it was just a drive to NS or PE. She especially loved going to visit cousins in North Carolina.
Besides her mother in 2021, Joanne was predeceased by her nephew, Jacques A. LeBlanc in July 2013.
Visitation will be held at Passage, 625 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB, (506) 855-1145, on Thursday, October 9th, from 9 am to 10:45 am, followed by the funeral in the chapel at 11 am.
Burial will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.
In Joanne’s memory, a donation can be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the family.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center.
Ghita Gaudet
Peacefully on September 4th, 2024, the creator sent his angels for Ghita. They said you have suffered enough, come with us to join your family and friends in God’s heavenly home; With Mom/Nanny Sept 5, 2017. Although it hurts us to see you go, we know you are in a better place without pain, your beautiful smiling face shining down upon us. Dad
Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Milleage Horsman and the late Ida (Clyde) Horseman. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Eugene; her children, Sandra, Susan (Jean); her grand children, Stephanie, Vanessa, Justin, Tyler, Crystal & Lyndon. Eleven great-grandchildren; her sisters Jackie, Irma along with several nieces & nephews.
Beside her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter Nancy, sisters, Olive, Millie, Mary and brothers Ken & Vernon.
She was a generous soul who made everyone feel like the center of her world. She loved with all her heart and that was an enormous one. She cherished time with family, friends, and volunteering for various organizations. A true beacon of light, she loved deeply and focused on the person beyond any obstacles or disabilities they faced.
Some of the organizations she willingly gave her time to were:
President of the Dieppe Lion’s Club
Board member of CDBA
Member of the Ladies Auxiliary (Knights of Columbus)
She received on multiple occasions the volunteer of the year for the town of Dieppe along with being the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship.
Visitation will be held at Passage-Chartersville Funeral Home, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB E1A 1G1, on Sunday, September 8th, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and on Monday, September 9th, 2024, from 10 to 10:50 am. Funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 11 am.
In Ghita’s memory, a donation can be made to Canadian Deaf Blind Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: http://www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center.
Millie LeBlanc
Mildred Millie LeBlanc passed away peacefully on Friday May 10, 2024 at McNair Manor. Born in Revere, Massachusetts, Millie moved to Saint John as a child and grew up on the West Side of Saint John, NB. She was the daughter of Frank and Gertude (McDougall) Burchill. It was there she met the love of her life Ronald LeBlanc whom she married in 1954 some 70 years ago and together they were blessed with four children: Terry (Rachelle Goguen), Lynn-Maureen (Shelley Williams), Marc (Nicole LeBlanc) all of Moncton and Frank (Debbie Reynolds) of Fredericton. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren: Jenepher, Denys, Leanne, Jacqueline, Geoffrey, Brigitte and Christine as well as 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Millie led an active life having volunteered in both the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements and was an active member of the CWL and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 1310. Mildred was active in the Catholic church having served on parish councils and as part of the liturgy committee for many years, for many parishes including St. Bernard’s, St. Augustine’s, St. Michaels and Our Lady of Mercy in Pointe du Chene.
Millie was predeceased by her parents as well as six brothers: Joseph, Leonard, Howard, Amon, Harold, and Fred; six sisters: Dorothy (Yeomans), Rita (Pratt), Madelaine (McBriarty), Bernadette (Bastarache), Rosemarie (Foote), and Donna. In addition to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, she also leaves behind to grieve her brother-in-law and his wife, Fred and Shirley LeBlanc of Saint John, NB; as well as a sister-in-law, Annette Martin of BC.
The family would like to thank the nurses and special care staff at McNair Manor for their love and care in her final days as well as Tiffanie, the Extra Mural Nurse who cared for her. We would also wish to thank Dr. Melanie Cyr and Dr Fekhar for their care and support.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 43 Botsford Street, Moncton on Thursday, May 16 at 11 am. Sign language interpretation services will be provided at mass. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Millie, a contribution to the NB Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences at http://www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Francine Wedge
Francine Wedge, 89, of Moncton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Villa du Repos. Born in Rogersville, she was the daughter of the late Fidèle and Cécile (Doiron) Richard.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Robert; four children: Linda Wedge-Perry (Richard Bullied), Irene Richard (Donald Rittwage), Pamella Burke (Stephen LeBlanc), and Robert Wedge (Lori); two sisters: Florine Goguen (Raymond) and Huguette Dufresne (late Flory); one brother, Alcide (Claudia); one brother-in-law, Ronald Cormier; six grandchildren: Stéphane, Sarah, Matthew, Charlené, Jordan, and Chantal; two great-grandchildren: Miranda and Vincent; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased one daughter at birth, Angèle; and six siblings: Ernest, Zita, Yolande, her twin brother France, Carmella, and Julia.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday November 1 at 3 pm. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 1 pm until time of funeral. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to her obituary on Frenette Website. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Francine, a contribution to Multiple Sclerosis Canada (MS) would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Delima “Thelma” Cormier
Delima “Thelma” Cormier (Martin), 97 years young, of Moncton, passed away at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. Born in Saint-Louis-de-Kent, she was the daughter of the late Maxime and Lucie (Comeau) Martin.
Thelma led a wholehearted life, ending her journey peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones. She was quick-witted, kind-hearted, and a card shark. She loved to knit, quilt, sew and was a phenomenal cook, who delighted in sharing time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked in the Moncton Hospital kitchen, was an Avon representative, and, an accomplished seamstress. A woman of service, she was a dedicated volunteer for the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, the Christ-Roi Church. Thelma often donated to the Pregnancy and Wellness Centre. Her legacy of love, laughter, and kindness lives on in the many hearts she touched.
She is survived by her children: Robert “Bob” Cormier, Michel “Mike” Cormier (Pauline), Charline Cormier, all from Moncton, Grégoire “Greg” Cormier (Kim) of Shediac Bridge; one daughter-in-law, Diane Cormier of Moncton; her 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; her siblings: Lorraine Gautreau (Charles-Edouard) of Dieppe, Idora LeBlanc (late Reginald) and Jeannette Babineau (Omer) of Moncton, Robert Martin (Doris) of Saint-Louis-de-Kent, Yvon Martin (late Winnie) and Yvonne Richard (late Roger), of Leominster, Massachusetts; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her soulmate of 73 years of marriage, Edouard “Jigger” Cormier; her son, Bernard “Bernie” Cormier; as well as her siblings: Adrienne, Antoinette, Germaine, Leonard, Alderic, and Arthur.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, November 10 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Thursday from 9:30 am until time of funeral. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe.
In memory of Delima, a contribution to Osteoporosis Canada (www.osteoporosis.ca) would be appreciated. Words of condolence and donations can be made at http://www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Dorine Arsenault
Dorine Arsenault, 87, of Moncton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday February 4, 2022 following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Gayton, NB, she was the daughter of the late Ozem and Lina (LeBlanc) Boudreau.
She was an active member of the Knights of Columbus 1310 Ladies Auxiliary and, over the years, she served as Treasurer, as Vice-President and also held two terms as President. She was awarded “Member of the Year” and received the “Ladies Auxiliary Appreciation Award”. Dorine, a woman of strong faith, was a member of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Parish and was also employed at the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix presbytery from the early 1970’s through to the 1990’s.
A romantic at heart, Dorine enjoyed a continued supply of romance books (reading at least one book per week), watched Hallmark movies, and, although her favorite singers were many, she had a sweet spot for “The Tenors”. Her personal romance story began when her husband, Raoul Arsenault, first saw her at a distance on a bus and told his friend that he would marry that girl in the white beret one day – it must have been her smile. Dorine’s aunt, Yvonne, and Raoul’s mother, Celina, were friends and may have somehow helped to arrange for this young couple to meet; however, it was Dorine who proposed their marriage back in 1954! This romance story with Raoul lasted for over 56 years – and the love continues in this, the closing chapter, as she has joined him once again! Dorine certainly had a zest for life and lived hers always with a beautiful smile and a kind heart. She was quick to agree to try new things from cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, hula hooping, bowling, pétanque, washer toss, etc. – even if a few of these were tried only the once. You could ask her to go to the movies at the very last minute, and she would be ready in minutes. Dorine was consistently a good sport! During her final weeks and days, she dressed up for family photos, wore fun Christmas hats and more! Dorine’s greatest gift to her family other than love was her expressions of “gratitude“. She would very often tell her children, friends and relatives “I thank God every day for the blessing of good children” and followed that by saying “I’m so spoiled”. She wasn’t spoiled – she was just so easy to be with, no matter if you were a young child, one of her adult children, her friend or a relative. She was loved by all that knew her and there was never a doubt that this woman loved you!
Dorine is survived by her five children: Paul (Ida) of Moncton, Terrance (Sylvia) of Charlottetown, PEI, Louise (Ken Killam) of Berry Mills, Guy (Bernadette) of Eastern Passage, NS, and Nicole (Troy) Myers of Riverview; sisters: Huberte (Edouard Haché) Boucher of Dieppe, and Rose-Marie (Bill) Hall of Moncton; brothers: Gérald (Dorine) Boudreau of Fredericton, and Norman Boudreau of Moncton; six grandchildren: Patricia, Christine, Ashley, Emily, Wesley, and Jennifer; two sisters-in-law: Corine Boudreau of Shediac and Rose-Marie Boudreau of Saint John; as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raoul (2011); her two brothers: Francis Boudreau and Paul-Eugène Boudreau.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3 pm. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 1:30 pm until time of funeral. Face covering is mandatory, proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the funeral centre, and social distancing is in effect.The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to her obituary on our Website. Interment will be in the Frenette Columbarium, Moncton. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Dorine, donations can be made to your charity of choice.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at http://www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Ella LeBlanc
Ella LeBlanc of Moncton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at the age of 84. Born in Memramcook on April 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Severe and Lina (LeBlanc) LeBlanc.
She retired from the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital as Executive Secretary. She loved the challenge of daily crypto puzzles and playing cards. Ella’s happiest moments were spent with her late husband Ron, family and friends at their summer cottage in Grand-Barachois.
She is survived by two grandsons: Patrick and Léon, as well as their mother, Murielle, all of Dieppe, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald LeBlanc (2016); his son, Gilles R. LeBlanc (2015); four sisters: Edmée, Catherine, Diana and Corinne, and two brothers: Gérald and Hervé.
Our deep gratitude to his nephew, Gary LeBlanc; to her nieces: Marise LeBlanc and Phyllis LeBlanc, and to family friend, Shirley Smallwood, for being there when she needed him.
According to Ella’s wishes, there will be no visitation at the funeral centre. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi Roman Catholic Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton, on Saturday, February 8th, at 11 a.m.
A reception will follow at the Christ-Roi Golden Age Club. Internment in Notre-Dame-du-Calvaire Cemetery, Dieppe.
In memory of Ella, in lieu of flowers, a donation to ALS Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB. would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).
Messages of condolence and donations can be made at http://www.salonfrenette.com.
Rachelle LeBlanc
Rachelle Lucille LeBlanc, of la Résidence Faubourg du Mascaret, formerly from Belliveau Street in Dieppe, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the age 84. She was the wife of Joseph ‘Joe’ LeBlanc.
Born in Saint-Joseph (Memramcook) on April 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Uldège and Anita (LeBlanc) Gaudet.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children: Douglas (Allison), Bruce (Mary), and Susan (Robert Jago); five grandchildren: Ronald, Jason, Nathaniel, Darren and Benjamin; two great-grandchildren: Marcus and Frankie; a sister, Johanne Gagnon (Germain); as well as several nieces and nephews.
Rachel is predeceased by six brothers: Aldoria, Rhéal, Gaston, Camillian, Roland and Michel.
The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral Home at 88 Church Street in Moncton where the funeral will also be on Wednesday, May 23 at 10:30. A reception will follow at Frenette’s.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Interment will be in the Notre Dame du Calvary cemetery in Dieppe.
In memory of Rachel, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Your gifts and messages of sympathy can be received at the http://www.salonfrenette.com
Dora T. Kervin
Dora T. Kervin, 89, mother of Member Norman Kervin, of Autumn Lee Retirement Home, Moncton, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Born in Bouctouche, she was the daughter of the late John and Alma Breau. Dora was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and attended St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church.
Dora will be sadly missed by her loving husband of over 50 years, Ralph Kervin; son, Norman (Beth); grandchildren, Liam and Ethan and brother, Gerard Breau (Cecille). In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Zelica, Bertha and Elise.
Visitation will be held at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (885-1995) on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A Service to celebrate and honour Dora’s life will be held at Fergusons Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 1:30 pm, with Rev. Charles Broderick presiding. Refreshments following the service. Members are asked to attend if they can.
Interment will be in St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Cemetery, Irishtown, in the spring.
In memory of Dora, donations to the Alzheimer Society of South East New Brunswick would be appreciated by the family. Private online condolences for the family can be made at
http://www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
Corinne “Connie” Bourque
Corinne Bourque, 72, passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 21, 2015.
Born in St-Philippe, NB, she was the daughter of the late George and Edmée (Bourgeois) Gallant.
Connie will be sadly missed by her husband, Dismas (Des); her son, Ricky Bourque (Sheri) of Rothesay; her daughter, Gisèle Homeney (Bill) of Quispamsis; her three brothers, Edmond (Brenda) of Ajax, ON, Lionel (Thérèse) of St-Philippe and Normand of Moncton; her two sisters, Doris Richard (late Ovila), Gérène LeBlanc (late Pete) both of Dieppe; her seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren; also survived by several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
Connie loved to cook, entertain and spend time with her grandchildren and family. While living in Saint John she worked in different flower shops and she was past member of the ladies auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus council #8094 in Saint John and #1310 in Moncton, also a past member of the 30 up Club in Saint John.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by infant daughter, Cindy; her great grandson, Tyler; two infant sisters, Phyllis, Irène and one infant brother, Edmond.
Visitations will be at Passage Funeral Chapel, 625 Mountain Road, Moncton, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. There will be no visitations at the funeral home Friday morning. Funeral service will be held at Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix RC Church in Moncton, on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 11 am. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Kidney Foundation of Canada or donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at: http://www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Gisele T. Ryan
Gisèle T. Ryan Gisèle Thérèse Ryan, 54, wife of David Ryan, of Moncton, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006 at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 4, 1951 in Memramcook, she was the daughter of Alma (née Bourque) Leger of Memramcook, and the late Antoine Leger. A homemaker, Gisèle was also past-president of the ladies auxillary Knights of Columbus Council 1310 of Moncton, and a board member with the Moncton Community Residence Inc. Besides her mother and husband David, she is survived by a daughter Tania Fougère and step-daughter Susan Ryan (Dana Smith) both of Moncton; a sister, Denise Leger of Memramcook; four brothers, Maurice of Moncton, Louis and Henri-Paul of Memramcook, and Gilles Leger of Dieppe; a niece, Lisa Leger of Moncton; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her former husband, Donald Fougère. A brother, Jean-Guy, and an infant child predeceased her. Resting at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900). Visiting hours Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of departure (9:45). The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix Roman Catholic Church, Murphy Avenue, Moncton. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. Memorial donations to the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Hospital Foundation (Oncology) would be appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Pierre Whitlock and his staff, also staff of 4-D of the Dumont Hospital. http://www.frenettefuneralhome.com
Knights of Columbus, Moncton Council 1310 