Sister Élisa Duguay (Marie-Rose-Hélène), ndsc, passed away following a long illness on Sunday May 21, 2023 at the Motherhouse of the Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur in Moncton. She was 96 years old and in the 77th year of her religious life. Born in Shemogue NB, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Marie (Richard) Duguay.
Besides her religious family, she is survived by one sister Adrienne (late Valerie Fagan) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters: Béatrice and Lorraine; and four brothers: Charles, Guillaume, Pierre and Gérard.
Sister Élisa will be resting at the Notre-Dame-d’Acadie Pavilion of the Maison-mère des Religieuses Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur, 125 King Street, Moncton (Godfrey Lane entrance). Public and family visiting hours are Tuesday May 23 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm. Solemn Vespers will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Face covering is mandatory for visitors.
Family visiting hours will begin at 9 am on Wednesday May 24 until the funeral mass, which will be celebrated at 10 am in the Maison-mère Chapel, for sisters and family members only. Face covering is mandatory for family members. The funeral mass will be streamed live and may be viewed on her obituary at www.frenettefuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent. Interment will be in Memramcook. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).