It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Yvon Desharnais at the age of 79, on Sunday August 15, 2021 at his residence in Dieppe. Born in Saint-Rosaire, QC, he was the son of the late Albert Desharnais and late Antoinette Levasseur.

He leaves behind his three children: Chantal, Dani, and Cindy; his grandchildren: Nevan, Sabrina, Amine, Jayda, Alie and Chad; and his great-grandchildren: Zahara, Niyah, and Khalil. He will also be greatly missed by his brother: Réal (Ghislaine Houle); his sisters: Lisette Caron (Roger), and Nicole; his brothers-in-law: George (Fernande Poirier), and Laurie (Huberte Arseneault); his sisters-in-law: Doris Saulnier (late Normand), Marie Boudreau (late Blair), Jeannette Bernard (late Raymond), and Régina Hébert; as well as 23 nephews and 26 nieces.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alice Hébert (2009); and his two sisters: Lise and Ginette (Jacques Jenkins).

The family wishes to thank the medical team who with their combined support and caring provided Yvon with many additional years of life. We are truly grateful for their care and compassion over the years. Thank you.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Thursday from 7 to 9 pm only. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are recommended and social distancing regulations are in effect. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s R.C. church, 340 Dominion Street, Moncton, on Friday August 20 at 2:30 pm. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Yvon, a contribution to the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation (Cardiology) https://dmrf.ca/about/ or Molly Appeal https://dmrf.ca/molly-appeal/about-us/ would be appreciated.

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