It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Emmett Savard, age 105, on November 22, 2023 at the Veterans’ Health Centre in Moncton. Born on July 22, 1918 in Arnprior, ON, he was the son of the late Abraham and Lena (Hogan) Savard.
If you ever met Emmett, you weren’t long finding out that he was from Arnprior, Ontario. He grew up there, in poverty, but once he joined the Service (R.C.A.F.) in 1939, he would tell us he was never hungry or without money ever again. In 1941, he was transferred east to Moncton, and settled here after the war. He met the love of his life, Germaine (Leger), here in Moncton; they were married in 1943, and had five children.
After the war, Emmett worked at a number of jobs, but found his calling as a Fire Fighter; first at Number 5 Supply Depot in Moncton, then with the City of Moncton Fire Department, from where he retired in 1983.
Emmett’s two main passions in life were first and foremost, his family, and second was hockey. He lived hockey; playing every chance he got, well into his 80’s.
He was predeceased by his wife Germaine in 1996. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family of seven siblings.
He is survived by his five children: David (Ronalda), Martin, Yvette Saunders (Len), Dan and Bob; three granddaughters: Angela, Jennifer and Debbie; and five great-grandchildren.
We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Veterans’ Health Centre for the loving care they provided to Emmett over the past 6 ½ years.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday November 25 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Friday from 6 to 9 pm and Saturday from 10 am until time of funeral. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Emmett, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation (Veterans’ Health Centre) would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com