It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Melanson, 71, of Grand-Barachois, on Saturday September 9, 2023 at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont UHC. Born in Toronto, ON, she was the daughter of Joe Richard and late Yvonne (Goguen) Richard. Betty was a graphic artist at the Moniteur Acadien.

Besides her father, she is survived by her daughter, Natasha Duplessis (René); two sisters: Angèle Bourque and Maria LeBlanc (late André); two brothers: Claude and Bernard (Annie); two grandsons: Nicholas and Patrick, as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her spouse, Guy Cormier (2016) and a brother, Guy.

In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. The funeral service will be celebrated at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297) on Thursday September 14 at 11 am. In memory of Betty, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation (oncology) would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac.

Words of comfort and online condolences may be forwarded through our website at:  www.frenettefuneralhome.com