Robert "Bob" Boudreau, 98, of Moncton, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at the War Veterans Health Centre. Born on February 2, 1921 in Shediac, he was the son of the late Benoit and Marie (LeBlanc) Boudreau.

Robert was a veteran of the Second World War with the Canadian Army. He had a long and successful career with Chrysler Canada retiring in sales, was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch #6 in Moncton and the Knights of Columbus, council 11985 - St-Alphonse-de-Liguori.

He is survived by his wife, Irène (née Ouellet) Belliveau; one daughter, Isolla LeBlanc (Oscar) of Moncton; two grandchildren: Brenda Delaney (Robert) and Serge LeBlanc (Lise); three great-grandchildren: Nathalie, Chloé, and Zavier; four step-children: Marie-Paule Savoie (Don), Charlotte Belliveau, and Pierre Belliveau, all of Moncton, and Jean Belliveau of Bathurst; four step-grandchildren: Marco, Martine, Joël, and Rémi; several step-great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Juliette née Richard (1994); seven sisters: Florine, Fémina, Bertha, Marguerite, Denise, Maria, and infant Eva; two brothers: Valérie and Alyre.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude towards the doctors, nurses and staff of the War Vet Centre for their exceptional care provided to Bob.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and Friday from 10 am until time of departure (10:45). The veterans will hold a service of remembrance at the funeral centre on Thursday at 3:45 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi R.C. Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton on Friday September 20 at 11 am. Interment will be in St-Joseph cemetery, Shediac. In memory of Bob, a contribution to the War Veterans Health Centre would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com