Sister Thérèse Gautreau ndsc, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at the Motherhouse of the Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur in Moncton. She was 90 years old and in the 67th year of her religious life. Born in Bas Cap-Pelé, NB, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Elizabeth (Vautour) Gautreau.
Besides her religious family, she is survived by three sisters: Jeannine Léger (late Antoine) and Lorraine Gautreau, both of Moncton, and Bernice Wayboda (Frank) of Ottawa, ON; three brothers: Yvon (Jeannine) of Shediac, Léo-Paul (Raymonde) and Bernard (Géraldine), both of Moncton; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by one sister, Léona; and one brother, Gérard.
Sister Thérèse 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 Sunday May 28 from 2 pm to 8:30 pm. Solemn Vespers will be held on Sunday evening at 7 pm. Face covering is mandatory for visitors.
Family visiting hours will begin at 9 am on Monday May 29 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).