Léonard Gaudet, 91, of Moncton, passed away on Monday January 30, 2023 at the Villa du Repos. Born in Juniper, he was the son of the late Théophile and Exilda (Holmes) Gaudet.

Prior to his retirement, Léonard was a truck mechanic with Universal Sales.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Suzanne (LeBlanc); two daughters: Annette Léger (Donald) of Moncton and Gisèle Thellab (Claude) of Dieppe; two sons: Réginald (Giselle) of Moncton and Daniel (late Rose) of Colorado; five grandchildren: Luc (Véronique), Troy (Bobby), Céline, René (Brianna), and Eric (Emilie); two great-grandchildren: Anaïs and Pénélope; three sisters: Anita Collette (Alfred) of Leominster, MA, Edith Warwick (Garry) of Kingston, ON, and Maria Tapper (Charlie) of Auckland, New Zealand; four brothers: Emery (Jeannita) of Leominster, MA, Normand (Yvonne) of Lakeville, Tilmon (Rose) of Saint-Paul, and Edgar (Dianne) of Seabright, NS; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters: infant Alice and Sarah; and one brother, Alban.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix church, 87 Murphy Avenue, Moncton on Monday February 6 at 10:30 am. Interment will be in Saint-Paul-de-Kent parish cemetery. In memory of Léonard, a contribution to Nazareth House or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations can be sent at

www.frenettefuneralhome.com.