Irene Gauvin, 96, of Moncton, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2022 at the Villa du Repos. Born in Saint-Antoine, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie (LeBlanc) Cormier.

She is survived by three children: Normand (Rosella) of Saint-Antoine, Paul (Carole) and Florence Bouchard (Georges), both of Dieppe; five grandchildren: Léo-Paul, Janice, André, Hélène, and Michel; six great-grandchildren: Erika, Mylène, Julien, Geneviève, Vicky, and Sophie; one sister, Noella LeBlanc (Emery) of Saint-Antoine; two brothers: Adelire (Huberte) and Gerald (Marie), both of Saint-Antoine; two sisters-in-law: Odette Cormier of Saint-Antoine and Donna Cormier of Toronto, ON; as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Arthur Gauvin; her second husband, Laurie Cormier; one sister, Rita (Leonard); four brothers: Laurie (Maria), Omer (Alma), Deus, and Donald.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of the Villa du Repos for the excellent care provided to Irene, as well as to Carole, Irene’s daughter-in-law, for being an exceptional caretaker during the past few years.

By request, there will be no visitation. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint-Antoine l’Ermite R.C. Church, 24, avenue de l’Église, Saint-Antoine, on Monday January 31 at 11 am. Face covering is mandatory, proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the church, and social distancing is in effect. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In memory of Irene, a contribution to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (858-1900).

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