It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my very special wife, Irène LeBlanc, peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 79, on Saturday October 14, 2023 at the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Scoudouc, she was the daughter of the late Vital and Juliette (Melanson) Bourgeois.
She was a devoted, loving and caring wife and mother. Nothing made her happier than to be surrounded by her family at family dinners and activities, especially with her son the late Richard, her sister Florence, her nephews Serge (Connie) Bourgeois, Vincent (Carole) Bourgeois, grand-nephews Luc and the late Nicholas, whom she took as her grandsons, and her great-nephew Benjamin, whom she loved and adored dearly. A Nénène so special to her family. The love she felt for her family was incredible. Irène was very devoted to her family. She was an amazing and exceptional wife. The love between us was so beautiful. It was unconditional love. She was the love of my life.
Before our son Richard was born, she worked at the Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal, Daigle Lumber and a snowmobile store. She volunteered with the Canadian Cancer Society, the Blood Donor Clinic and the Shediac Rectory for many years.
She is survived by her sister Florence Bourgeois of Shediac, her adopted brother Gérald Melanson (late Yvonne) of Ayer, MA, brothers-in-law Guy (Mai) of Shediac, Marc (Sally) of Alberta, Joe (Louise) of Shediac, sisters-in-law Johanna LeBlanc (late Edouard "Ned") of Moncton, Jeanne LeBlanc (late Albert "Barr") of Shediac, Noëlla LeBlanc of Shediac, Marie St-Hilaire of Shediac, Diane Bourgeois (Daniel) of Shediac, Jeannette Luce (Donald) of Shediac, Manon LeBlanc (late Claude) of Québec, godchildren Serge, Margot, Isabelle, Denis and Francis, as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by our beloved son Richard and our great-nephew Nicholas.
Irène now rests peacefully in the arms of God surrounded by our dear son Richard, our great-nephew Nicholas, and her deeply missed mother and father. Rest in peace my dear wife. To the love of my life, I will miss you forever. Until we meet again. From your husband who loved and adored you whole heartedly.. Love always, Edmond xox.
We would like to thank the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital UHC, especially 4F and 3A, for their excellent care during her stay, and Dr. Bensalem Mahmoud and Dr. Mélanie Desjardins-Godbout for their excellent service.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac, on Thursday October 19 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm and on Friday October 20 from 9:45 am until time of departure (10:45 am). The funeral mass will be celebrated at St-Joseph R.C. Church, 415 Main Street, Shediac, on Friday October 20 at 11 am. Interment will be in St-Joseph Cemetery, Shediac.
In Irène's memory, contributions to the Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick, Muscular Dystrophy Canada or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Funeral arrangements are under the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (506-532-3297).
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