Léonie Melanson, 89, of Castel des Flots Bleus, Cap-Pelé, formerly of Haute-Aboujagane passed away on Saturday February 5, 2022, at her residence. Born in Saint-André, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ozithe (Richard) Donelle.
She will be sadly missed by her 12 children: Alma Arsenault (Roger) of Moncton, Edmée Dupuis (Léonard) of Pré-d’en-Haut, Emery (Anita) of Grande-Digue, Jeanine Leger (Noël) of Cormier-Village, Jeanne Melanson (Paul Landry) of Saint-André, Rita Savoie (Nicolas) of Campbellton, Alfred (Louisa) of Cocagne, Marie-Belle Godin (Daniel) of Saint-André, Albert (Annette) of Barachois, Jean-Paul (Claudette) of Cap-Pelé, Laura Boudreau (Fernand) of Cap-Pelé and Eric (Lucie) of Drummondville, QC; seven brothers and sisters: Annie Donelle of Shediac, Eva Melanson (late Alcide) of Shediac, Raymond Donelle (Maria) of Cap-Pelé, Lucie Cormier (late Cléophas) of Moncton, Marguerite Pinard (Georges) of Shediac, Cécile Surprenant (Guy) of Fredericton and Doris Simard (Denis) of Sept-Îles, QC; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Théophile (2001); one son, Alfred (1955); two brothers: Blair (2017) and Arthur (2003); four sisters: Emma (2002), Ida (2019), May (2021) and Éveline (2021).
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (532-3297) on Wednesday February 9 from 6 to 9 pm only. A private funeral mass will be celebrated at Sacré-Coeur R.C. Church in Haute-Aboujagane. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Face covering is mandatory, proof of vaccination and government issued identification card are required to enter the funeral centre and church. There is a limit of 50% occupancy in effect in both the funeral centre and at the church.
In memory of Léonie, a contribution to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick or donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be done at