Of Atholville, NB, occurred at the Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital in Moncton on Sunday, March 26th at the age of 58 after a short fight with cancer.
Born in Moncton on April 24, 1947, he was the son of the late Alphe Roy and Ethel Duncan. George graduated from the college de l'Assumption in 1971 and was Assistant Manager to the Moncton Bleu Eagles while studying the Arts, Philosophy and Education at what is now the University of Moncton. A teacher for 33 years, George taught various subjects to students of all ages in Northern New Brunswick. He was involved for many years in the development and implementation of teaching programs designed to promote and enhance bilingualism for French students in the province. He was an intellect and had the gift to teach, His students and colleagues will remember him. George was also a great husband and father. His family who loved him immensely will dearly miss him. He is survived by his mother, Ethel of Moncton; his wife, Evelyn and son Shawn (Janie) From Atholville, brothers, Paul of Moncton and Raymond (Jane) of St. John, NB. and his sister, Stella from Florida. He was predeceased by his father, Alphe and a sister, Helen and brother, Danny.
A funeral mass was held from the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atholville on March 31, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Father Roméo Morrison officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Arrangements in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Campbellton.
Essiembre, Omer
On Friday, March 24, 2006 our special and beloved father, Omer Essiambre, husband of the late Priscille Frenette, passed on to a new life, at the age of 90.
The second of three sons, Omer was born in McLeods on February 8, 1916, to Aimé and Eléonore (Boudreau) Essiambre. He grew up and lived all of his life, in the McLeods-Richardsville area. He is remembered as an independent spirit, a good person who enjoyed telling stories and laughing with family and friends. From his birth, throughout his 90 years he grew to become a beloved son, brother, husband, devoted father, grandfather and grand-grand pé-père.
Early on, as a young husband, he was willing to serve his country, protecting our freedom, and was in the army for four years. His last year with us being especially meaningful, in that, it was "The Year of the Veteran".
Later, he began a career he loved, as an SMT Bus Driver. "Slim", as he was known, drove the Campbellton-Moncton run. It was special that he shared his career with his brother Gérard for 30 years. Upon retiring from his bus service he worked at the scale house enforcing the law of the road.
There are many things family and friends have learned from him. His work ethic and pride are a measure of his character. He was a man of faith, a man of love and a man of inner peace and courage, in short, a beautiful person with a heart of gold.
Our hearts are filled with warm memories of family ties and we are glad that our lives have been personally touched by him. We bid him farewell, knowing that we will strive to live our lives with faith, determination and love of family, as he has shown us. His memory will forever be in our hearts.
Omer is survived by a son Ronald, and wife Joyce of Campbellton, a daughter Cécille and husband Normand of Fredericton, a daughter-in-law Rita Essiembre of Campbellton; four grand-children Nicole, Gilles, Rachel, René and Jean-Philippe; four great-grand-children Jarvis, Keegan, Ella and Kaleb.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Pricille, his eldest son Roger and his brothers Adélard and Gérard.
A celebration of his life was officiated by Father Roméo Morrison at Mary Queen Parish March 27th, 2006. Interment will take place in McLeods at a later date.
Pallbearers were: Gilles Essiembre, Pierre Essiambre, Jean-Aimé Essiambre, Raymond Cormier, Paul-Émile Dugas and Kevin Letourneau.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Maher`s Funeral Homes Ltd. - Campbellton, NB Rembrances to the Village Nursing Home, 101 Dover Street, Campbellton, NB would be appreciated by the family.
