Adrice Léger, 96, of Grand-Barachois, passed away on January 24th, 2017 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born on December 1st, 1920 in Barachois, he was the son of the late Calixte and Elizabeth (Boudreau) Léger.
Prior to his retirement, Adrice was a plasterer and a school bus driver, and had been in the Army in Canada for four years.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Évangéline (Thériault); three children: Daniel (Rachel) of Burton, Monette Brun (Armand) of Barachois, and Nicole Elliott (Eric) of Douglas; a brother, Fred (Aline) of USA; four grandchildren: Chantal, Tammy, Carol-Ann and Amber; three great-grandchildren: Gabrielle, Mattalyn and Tanner, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his siblings: Anna, Albénie, Amédée, Delphine, Yvonne, Yvon, and Camille.
The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297). Visiting hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Henri R.C. Church, 1356 Route 133, Grand-Barachois, on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at 10:30 am.
In memory of Adrice, a contribution to Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick would be appreciated.
Cremation and funeral arrangements are in the care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (532-3297).
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