Catherine Léger, 88, of Shediac, formerly of Moncton, passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at the Villa Providence in Shediac. Born in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Jeanne (Belliveau) Léger.
Prior to her retirement, Catherine worked at l’Université de Moncton as a secretary.
She is survived by three sisters: Jacqueline Manuel of Cap-Pelé, Annette St-Coeur (late Alphée) and Pauline Lannigan (late Thomas), both of Moncton; one brother, Victor (Jeannita Belliveau) of Dieppe; one sister-in-law, Jeannine Léger of Moncton; two brothers-in-law: Gérald Melanson and Eric Manuel, both of Moncton; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by six sisters: Antoinette, Rita, Géraldine, Yvonne, Marie-Jeanne and Thérèse; six brothers: Antoine "Tony", Camille, Raymond, Paul, Henri, and infant Pierre.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm and Wednesday from 10 am until time of departure (10:45). The funeral mass will be celebrated at Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix R.C. Church, 87 Murphy Avenue, Moncton on Wednesday February 9 at 11 am. Face covering is mandatory, and proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the funeral centre. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Catherine, a contribution to the Villa Providence would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
La famille de feu Catherine Léger tient à remercier nos amis et nos familles pour leurs aimables paroles de réconfort, cartes et dons à des œuvres de bienfaisance suite au décès de notre chère sœur. Merci au Père Arthur Bourgeois pour les funérailles à l’église. Merci à Paulette Belliveau, notre nièce, pour les lectures. Merci également à Ulric et Antoinette pour les beaux chants. Un grand merci à la Villa Providence pour avoir si bien pris soin de notre sœur Catherine pendant tant d'années. Merci au Centre funéraire Frenette pour leur compassion et leurs services.
La famille de feu Catherine Léger
The family of the late Catherine Léger wish to thank our friends and families for their kind words of comfort, cards and donations to charity after the loss of our dear sister. Thank you to Father Arthur Bourgeois for the church service. Thanks you to Paulette Belliveau, our niece, for the readings. Also thank you to Ulric and Antoinette for the beautiful songs. A big thank you to Villa Providence for taking such good care of our sister Catherine for so many years. Thank you to Frenette Funeral Centre for their compassion and services.
The family of the late Catherine Léger