Obituaries

Ameline E. M. Saucier

Ameline E.M. Saucier, 80, of Spencer Memorial Home, Moncton, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 14, 2013. Born in Kent Junction, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Florence (Whalen) Maranda.

Ameline was a former Human Resources Manager for K-Mart in Atholville for several years and attended St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Moncton.

She was an avid flower and vegetable gardener, enjoyed doinog crossword puzzles, working with crafts, quiltin, and knitting. Ameline was very much a homebody and enjoyed spending precious time with her family.

Ameline will be sadly missed by her children, Lloyd (Alice) of Moncton, Dan (Susan) of Burlington, ON, Debra MacDonald of Moncton, precious grandchildren, Robert, Daniel, Ethan and icole; brother, Emile Maranda (Nancy) of Moncton; sister-in-law, Jean Dac Francoeur of Tide Head; several half brothers and half sisters; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Arthur "Art" J. A. Sauciere in December 2010.

Aurele Lepage

April 8, 2013 at his residence at the age of 66, passsed away Mr. Aurele LePage of Campbellton spouse of Mrs. Therese Lepage. He was the son of the late Pamela (Bernard) and the late Francois Lepage.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Therese, his daughter Helen (Gary Firth); his grandchildren ; Trevor (Maryse) and Ryan; his great-grandson Aiden; his sister Corinne (Gerrd Albert) and his brother Dorique (Donna) also by many other members of the LePage and LeBlanc family and many friends.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers; Armel and Johnny.

Lindsay Guitar

Lindsay Guitar of Jacquet River passed away at the Campbellton Regional Hospital with his family by his side at the age of 83. Born in Archibald Settlement, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (Murphy) Guitar.

Lindsay was employed at Dastous Motors in Dalhousie until 1975 and then began working at Brunswick Smelter until his retirement in 1992.

Lindsay is survived by his son Neal of Black Point, daughters, Sandra (Norman) of Black Point, Gwen (Jim) of Black Point, Wendy (Clyde) of Jacquet River, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren as well as his brothers Gus of Miramichi and Allison of Jacquet River.

He was predeceased by his wife Emily, son Danny and grandson Jeffrey Frenette.

Frances Furlotte

The death of Frances Furlotte of Sunnysside, wife of the late Edgar Furlotte occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital April 12, 2013 at the age of 80. Born in Sunnyside, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Stella (Gallant) Furlotte.

Frances is survived by her sons Dalton (Jacqueline) of Bathurst, Omer (Albertine) of Lorne and Michael of Cambridge, ON; daughters Elizabeth Ann Gallon (Marcel) of Sunnyside and Brenda Furlotte of Timmons, ON; ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren as well as several brothers and sisters.

Marie Savoie

Marie Florence (Rickie) Savoie, Campbellton, died at home in a fire March 30, 2013. She was 76 years old. Marie was born in Rexton on November 26, 1936 to Bartholomew Stack and Doris (Woods) and grew up in Minto with her four brothers; Jack, Ronnie, Beverly and Art Stack, her two sisters; Maxine (Smith) and Eva (Daigle).

She graduated from Mt. Carmel with a teacher's degree, then moved to Campbellton, where she taught then married her best friend Ronald Savoie who she lost after 47 yeaars to cancer. During her 19 years in Halifax she and Ron both worked at and retired from Dalhousie University.

They were close to their daughter Ronna (husband; Avery Wilsson) and their two children; Andrea (Bezanson) and David. Their second son Paul was also able to spend close time with them. Their third son Marc was blessed to have Marie and Paul back in Campbellton as his and Donna's (Doucet) children; Alexis, Halley and Catlin grew up. Her only great grandchild Levi, age 3 lives in NS.

Murray Furlong

Passed away at the Cmpbellton Regional Hospital on April 1, 2013 at the age of 89, Mr. Murray Furlong of Campbellton.

He was the son of Edith and Percy Furlong.

He is survived by his wife Lillian Hottot Furlong one sister Jeannine Selesse of Glenwood, one brother Percy Furlong of Campbellton and two nephews, Charles Furlong of Glenwood and Raymond Furlong of Toronto.

Norman Frederick Adams

Passed away at the Dalhousie Palliative Care Unit on March 28, 2013 at the age of 86, Norman Frederick Adams of Jacquet River. Born in London England, he was the son of the late Frederick and late Doroty (Hanser) Adams.

He will be sadly missed by his children Robert of Jacquet River, Cynthia Robinson (Mike ) of Jacquet River, and Michelle Finnamore (John) of Gary, North Carolina and his five grandchildren.

Irene McCormick

The death of Irene McCormick of Blackland occurred at the Campbellton Regional Hospital, April 16, 2013 at the age of 84. Born in North London, Eengland, she was the daughter of the late John Tweedale and Ivy (Sell).

A passion for life and family, she enjoyed her garden and all the bird life it provided. An avid photographer who also enjoyed a good mystery novel. For many years she had a Christmas shop providing many with Christmas cheer. She will be greatly missed by her loving family.

Irene is survived by her husband Harmon; daughter Stephanie McCormick (Brett Kinnon) of Montreal; sons Charles (Joanne) of Blackland, John (Leanne) of Pembroke, William (Ann) of Burton, six grandchildren and nice great grandchildren.

Lionel Diotte

Passed away at the Palliative Care Unit in Dalhousie on April 19, 2013 at the age of 87, Lionel Diotte. Born in Eel River Crossing on May 1, 1925, son of the late Emilia Levesque and the late John Diotte.

He leaves to mourn his daughters, Irene Senechal (Maurice) of Balmoral, Micheline Laviolette (Jean-Guy) of Balmoral, Diane Belanger (Jean-Paul) of Balmoral, Lynne Diotte of Montreal and Pauline Bernard (Jacky) Of Balmoral; his sons, Gerald (Suzanne) of Dundee, Rheal "Coco" (Brenda) of Dalhousie, Benny (France) of Dundee, Daniel (Claudette) of St. Mauure, Gerard of Alberta, and Auurele (Jenny) of Maltais; his brother, Edmond (Lorraine) of Dalhousie; 23 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his friend, Donna "Nine" Allard. Predeceaqsed by his wife, Ella Joncas; his sister, Leontine McIntyre; and his grandson Luc Senechal.

Suzanne Carrier

Suzanne Carrier, age 60, of Pointe Verte, originally from Dalhousie has passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2013 after a long battle with cancer.

She is survived by her son Jason Thibeault and loving friend Maurice Arseneault, by her father Alexandre and her brothers and sisters Guy (Georgette), Carmellle Joncas (late Harley), Germaine Madsen (Kris), Claudette, Rose-Marie (Kenneth), Pauline Hachey (Guy), Andre (Ghislaine Brideau), Louise Goupil (Gilles), Charles (Rejeanne).

Predeceased in death by her mother Rose Smith and brother Michel (late Debra). She will be sadly missed by nephews, nieces, friends and family.

W. Anne Greene

The death of Wilhelmina Anne Greene of Good Corner, NB occurred on April 20 2013 at the Upper River Valley Hospital, Waterville. Born April 12, 1935 in Campbellton, she was the daughter of the late George and Crincle (McLean) Young.

She was also predeceased by five brothers, Earl, Gary, Leland, Charles "Boo" and Mel "Bee".

Anne is survived by her loving hussband of 55 years, David; sesven children, Gale Pulley (Tony), Michael (Dina), Donald (Stephanie DePodesta), Roy (Shelly), Chriss McAuley (Ryan), Russsesll (Line Paradiss, deceasesd), Crincle Fugere (Gary); 13 grandchildren, Sondra, Natalie, Samuel, James, Tess, Cole, Addison, Carly, Emily, Wyatt, Emmett, Jesse and Alex; 11 great grandchildren, Aree, Kaleesa, Jalia, Kayla, Channing, Talia, Jada, Saniya, Samuel Jr., Salyan, Azyah, two sisters Jean Connors (Woodsie, deceased), Georgie Graham (James ) and several nieces, nehews and extended family.

Charles Hache

The death of Charles Hache of Belledune occured at the Chaleur Regional Hospital on April 15,2013 at the age of 60. Born in Belledune,he was the son of the late Hermenegilde & Maria (Pitre) Hache.

Charles (Charlie) was a man of many talents. He was a machinist by trade but quickly became an expert at any task he undertook. He worked with Xstrata for 17 years, supervised municipal construction projects such the Belledune Recreation Center and the extension work at the Belledune Municipal Fire Hall and also had his own machine shop, Bell-Pro Machining. Most recently, Charles worked at the Belledune Arena which gave him the opportunity to combine his work with his love of athletics and children. He took great pleasure in being a member of the Belledune Mooseheads baseball team during his youth, playing horseshoes and curling.

Alongside being very talented with his hands in both a professional and athletic capacity, Charles was also an avid outdoorsman who loved animals. He could often be found fishing at the beach during the summer or in the woods on his ski-doo during the colder winter months.

Charles loved his wife and best friend Jo-Anne dearly and took great pride in his children and grand-children.

In honour of Charles' memory, donations may be made to "Autism Nova Scotia" or the "Izaac Walton Killam" children's hospital. As was his nature in life, so should it be after his passing and that is to give the gift of helping those in need. He will be so dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Charles is survived by his wife Jo-Anne Hache (McDonnell); daughter Sandy Hache-Lawlor (Keith) of Halifax; son Nicholas of Belledune; grandsons Samuel & William Lawlor as well as his brothers Florent, Richard, Yvon & Albert. He was pre-deceased by his brother Adrien.

George Berube

The death of George Joseph Alfred Alexander Berube husband of Cheryl (Keeley) Berube of Nordin, NB, occurred at his residence on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the age of 67. Born in Campbellton he was the son of the late Alfred and Lorraine (LeBrun) Berube.

George was a member of the St Mary's Roman Catholic Church and Manager of Dixie Lee in Newcastle. Over the years George was very active in Hockey and Softball, Playing, Coaching, Refereeing and Umpiring in Campbellton, Dalhousie and Miramichi.

Besides his wife; Cheryl, George is survived by; two sons; Kirk (Susan Underhill) of Moncton, Michael (Nicole) of Douglastown, four sisters; Diane Matthews (Gordie) of Riverview, Denise Duguay (Charlie) of Atholville, Michelle MacIntosh (John) of Dalhousie Junction, Carolyn Fournier (Jean Marie) of Campbellton, two brothers; Bernie (Joyce); Donnie (Judy) all of Campbellton, three grandsons Julien, Evan and Shawn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Active pallbearers were John Murdoch, Eric Fournier, Dwain Seaman, Jason McAllister, Danny Robichauud and Aaron Brideau. Honourary Pallbearers were; Eric Cameron, David Sisk, Sam Williamson, David Woulds, Randy Murdoch, Bill Fenelon, Roy Geikie, Paul Hambrook, Gary Wood and Murdock Mann.

Margaret (Pictou) Labillois

Wife of the late Michael LaBillois passed peacefully into the spirit world on April 19, 2013 at the Dalhousie Nursing Home Palliative Unit, Margaret LaBillois of Eel River Bar First Nation, daughter of Mary and James Pictou will be sadly missed by her children; Earl (Louise), Gordon (Glenda), Roderick, Colleen (Edgar Gauvin), Mae (Leo), Neil, Esther (Noel), Margaret - Ann, Pat (Mary Lou), Luke (Debbie), Velma (Tom Petersen), Rebecca, Jonathan, 29 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by one son Michael (Herb) and four grandchildren.

Margaret (Pictou) LaBillois was a national symbol for the advancement of First Nation people throughout Canada. In 1939, LaBillois was the first resident of Eel River Bar First Nation to graduate from high school. After completing high school in Dalhousie, she trained to become a nurse at the Hotel Dieu in Campbellton. When the war broke out, she jumped at the chance to enlist in the women's division; to send money home to support her family and to do her part and get the boys home safe and fast but her brothers did not make it home. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAFWD) stationed in Ottawa and served as a photographer during World War2 by helping map the Alaskan Highway. November 11th is a sad day for her because she remembers her brother and husband who serve in the war. In 1983 she graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours degree in Native Languages.

LaBillois had several opportunities to relocate but chose to stay in her home of Northern NB and work with those who needed her most. A mother of 14 children, two of them adopted, LaBillois is viewed by those in her community as a mother and grandmother to all. Her doors and kitchen were open to all, even non-natives from nearby communities.

As the first female ever to be elected Chief of a First Nation community in NB she served as Chief of Eel River Bar from 1971 to 1975. As Chief, she cultivated partnerships amongst aboriginals, non-aboriginals, government agencies and infividuals. LaBillois was a Mi'kmaq teacher at L.E. Reinsborough School from 1984 to 1990.

With an awareness of her own cultural value to her society, LaBillois strove to restore the Mi'kmaq language and many of its customs and crafts. One of the greatest achievements in her life was helping to teach the Mi'kmaq language to children and adults of the Eel River Bar community and therefore setting a precedent in other Mi'kmaq communities.

In 1995 she was a recipient of the Order of Canada in recognition of her leadership qualities and significant demonstration of traditional skills. For her commitment to the environment the Smithsonian Institution has recognized LaBillois for her work on a prooject tht provide protection for place and plants of historical value. In 2002 she received the Queen Golden Jubilee in recognition of her contributions of Canada. It is for a life devoted to others and especially to the aboriginal community of the Province of NB that Margaret (Pictou) LaBillois received the Order of NB in 2005. Aptjipeg, is the rebirth of traditional crafts , owned by LaBillois in Eel River Bar First Nation, was awarded the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship of the year award at the first annual Atantic Aboriginal Entrepreneur Awards banquet in 2005.

She enjoyed the Pow Wow trail, as it enables family and friends to celebrate, eat, dance and sing together. This special tradition has kept uss together and will continue to do so for future generations. She is and always will be the rock of our family and we are honoured to celebrate her life.