Sister Marie Paquet, in religion Sister Samuel-Maria, Fille de Jésus, passed away on Saturday April 18th, 2020, following a short stay at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton, at the age of 87, and in her 68th year of religious life. Born in Dundee, Sister Marie was the daughter of the late Samuel Paquet and late Hilda Savoie.

Besides her religious family, she will be sadly missed by three sisters: Germaine of Tracadie-Sheila, Corinne of Dundee and Sister Gabrielle of Gatineau, QC; three brothers: Valmond and Clair from Dalhousie, as well as Laurier from Dieppe; numerous nieces and nephews.

Beside her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers: Robert and Romain; three sisters: Irene (Sister Eléonore), Jeanne and Colombe.

Sister Marie worked in several professions during her life: first as a teacher, then as a secretary for Blue Cross and at the community administration level. After studying in Ottawa, she also practiced as a psychotherapist.

Due to the pandemic and as requested by her religious family, a private prayer service will be celebrated at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900). Interment will be held at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe.

 

Words of comfort may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com