Octave Maillet, 79, of Shediac passed away Thursday September
30, 2021, at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont UHC surrounded by his loving
family and friends. Born in St. Norbert, NB, he was the son of the
late Edouard and Elmina (Babineau)
Maillet.
Octave came from a large family of 18 kids and worked as a
painter/plasterer his entire life. He was well known for his friendly
personality, big Nascar fan and his nice hair.
He is survived by his two sons: David (Monique) of
Dieppe and Mike (Renée) of Shediac; two grandchildren:
Dawson and Hayley; one step-granddaughter, Carlie and a
special friend, Louise Leblanc of Shediac; nine siblings: Loretta
Allain (late Laurie), Rezeda Maillet (late Alias), Jeannita Boucher
(Léo), Jean Maillet (Odette), Emilienne Bastarache (late
Eric), Florence LeBlanc (Roméo), Roméo Maillet
(late Paul), Stella Carlson (late Albert) and Simonne Maillet; one
brother in-law, Raymond, as well as many nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Octave was predeceased by his wife of 52 years,
Thérèse (nee Collette); four sisters: Louise,
Marguerite, Yvette and Noëlla; four brothers: Calixte,
Alfred, Léandre and Alphée.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and
Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) where the
celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday October 30, 2021,
at 1 pm. Visiting hours are Saturday from 11 am until time of
celebration, which will be streamed live on his obituary page on our
website. Due to the
new regulations, face covering are mandatory, and proof of vaccination
and government issued identification card will be required to enter
the funeral centre.
In memory of Octave, donations to
the New Brunswick lung association or CHU Dumont foundation would be
appreciated by the family.
Words of comfort and donations may
be made at
www.frenettefuneralhome.com