Alice Drisdelle (née Girouard) of Moncton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Villa Providence in Shediac, with her loving family by her side. She was 89. Born on July 30, 1927, in Bouctouche NB, she was the daughter of the late Alphée B. and Marie-Blanche (LeBlanc) Girouard.
She attended Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Roman Catholic Church.
Alice was a housewife. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she got to meet her new great-grandson. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, quilting, knitting, crocheting, dancing (ballroom), playing cards with family and friends, and visits from her good neighbours of over 50 years.
Alice was very loving, loyal, and devoted to her family.
She will be deeply missed by her two daughters: Jeannette Drisdelle and Simonne Drisdelle, both of Moncton; three sons: Paul (Glynis) of Riverview, Guy (Linda) of Dieppe, and Jean-Bernard "John" "Perry" (Sandra) of Salisbury; eight grandchildren: Jamie Drisdelle of Redlands California, Julie Drisdelle and Laura Drisdelle (Alex Butler), both of Riverview, Chelsey Drisdelle (Denis Gallant) of Lakeville-Westmorland, Marc Drisdelle and Martin Drisdelle, both of Dieppe, Jody Drisdelle (James MacLeod) of River Glade, and Alexander Drisdelle of Salisbury; one great-grandson, Noah Gallant of Lakeville-Westmorland; one sister, Dorina Richard (Roger) of Saint-Paul-de-Kent; one brother, Emery (Laura Cormier) of Bouctouche; four sisters-in-law: Gloria Girouard, Stella Girouard, Ella Drisdelle, and Lorraine Surette; a brother-in law, Gérard Drisdelle; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband, Edgar J. Drisdelle (1980); a son, Louis-Maurice Drisdelle (1995); a granddaughter, Sarah Drisdelle (1980); three sisters: Anita, Ena, and Eva; three brothers: Ovila, Edgar, and Normand.
Special thanks to the staff at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dr Georges-L-Dumont and Villa Providence for all the care provided to Alice.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900). Visiting hours are Friday January 27 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Roman Catholic Church, 854 Mountain Road, Moncton, Saturday January 28 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe.
In memory of Alice, a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be done at:
www.frenettefuneralhome.com
