Benoite Gautreau, 95, of Shediac Bridge, passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Shediac, she was the daughter of the late Ulric and Marceline (Boudreau) LeBlanc.

Prior to her retirement, she was a teacher in School District 11 schools. She had taught music in Minto while she was a member of the Religieuses Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur congregation until her retirement. She continued to teach piano with passion until recently.  Her students considered her as a mother, a role she took seriously, taking them under her wing to shower them with her love.

She is survived by one sister, Jeannine Robichaud (late Dr Yves) of Cap-Pelé; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Paul Gautreau (2019); three sisters: Sr. Yvette ndsc, Fernande and Raymonde; three brothers: Yves (late Carmel), Bertin and Fernand.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) on Wednesday May 12 from 7 to 9 and Thursday May 13 from 10:30 am until time of departure (11:15). Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required for visitation and social distancing regulations are in effect. Limit of 50 people in the funeral centre at any given point during visitation. 

The funeral mass will be celebrated at St-Joseph R.C. Church, 415 Main Street, Shediac on Thursday May 13 at 11:30 am. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are required for visitation and social distancing regulations are in effect. Limit of 110 people in the funeral centre at any given point during visitation. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Benoite, a contribution to the Friends of The Moncton Foundation or the Vestiaire St-Joseph of Shédiac would be appreciated.

 

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