Léonide Breau, 92, of Villa Providence and formerly of Cocagne, passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017 at the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born November 15, 1924 in Breau-Village, he was the son of the late Alyre and Elise (Gallant) Breau. 

Prior to his retirement, Léonide worked at Eudore Melanson Store in Cocagne for over 30 years. He was a member of the Golden Age Club of Cocagne and Notre Dame de la Paix in Moncton.

He is survived by two daughters: Angela Robichaud (Marc) of Shediac and Diane Stone (Tim) of Moncton; two sons: Gérald (Catriona Talbot) of Halifax, N.S., and Camille (Denise) of Cocagne; one sister, Alida McLean of Saint John; his special friend, Yvonne Gauvin; four grandchildren: Marcia, Nadine, Jeremy and Stephanie; one step-granddaughter, Fiona, many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Andrea (2005); two sisters: Aldéa and Orilla; three brothers: Gérald and infants, Osias and Joseph.

The family will receive condolences at St. Pierre R.C. Church, Cocagne on Thursday May 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Friday from 10 am until time of funeral. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday May 26, 2017 at 11 am at Saint-Pierre R.C. Church, Cocagne. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

At the request of the family, memorial donations to the CHU Dumont Foundation would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are under the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297).

Online condolences and donations may be forwarded

through our website at www.frenettefuneralhome.com