Edwina Violette, 87, of Moncton and originally from Grand Falls, passed away on Monday March 28, 2023 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, she was the daughter of the late Abel and Edna (Martin) Martin.

For the majority of her career, Edwina was a grade 2 teacher at École Marie-Immaculée in Grand Falls.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Roger; three children: Lise Bourgoin (Robert) of Grand Falls, Richard (Joanne) of Fredericton, and Nicole (Luc Francoeur) of Dieppe; five grandchildren: Karyne LeBlanc (Simon), Gabrielle Bourgoin, Stephanie Violette, Nadine Violette, and Zoé Francoeur; two great-grandchildren: Eva LeBlanc and Kaleb Bourgoin; one sister, Irma Parent of Gatineau, QC; three brothers: Ludger Martin (late Bernadette) of Edmundston, Gaston Martin (Louise Martin) of Montréal, QC, and Guy Martin (Brigitte) of Saint-Léonard; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters: Rolande and Gisèle; and one brother, Raymond.

A sincere thank you to the nursing staff at The Moncton Hospital, especially Dr. Luc Francoeur, for their exceptional care provided to Edwina.

The family will receive condolences at O’Regan Funeral Home, 515 Evérard-Daigle Boulevard, Grand Falls (506-473-3063) on Wednesday May 10 from 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Assomption church, 355 Chapel Street, Grand Falls on Thursday May 11 at 11 am. Interment will be in Saint-Léonard. In memory of Edwina, instead of flowers, a contribution to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton and O’Regan Funeral Home in Grand Falls.

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