It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Doris Gautreau, 94, of Moncton, NB, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Ocean Hall. Born in Newport Station, NS, she was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Steeves) Kearns. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her soulmate and husband, Alfred "Freddie" Gautreau; and by her siblings: Al, Kay (Cameron), Pauline (Berry), Reg, Don, Laura, and Gerry Kearns.
In her younger years, she loved skating, dancing, and, of course, Elvis. She found great joy in taking photographs of family and friends, an interest she continued throughout her life, passing along that passion to her children and grandchildren and she left behind hundreds of treasured photos of those who were on her life journey. Mom was also very creative and kept busy sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting and always had a project on the go.
Together mom and dad created a warm, loving and inviting home for family and friends, making everyone feel welcome and spoiled with the many homemade treats she would have ready to share. Her love of chocolate was legendary and was a staple in our house. Mom’s favorite times of the year were when family gathered in Moncton for Christmas and at the Bluff for cottage time where so many cherished memories were made with love and laughter as music, cards and games filled the days for all.
Mom was a loving, kind, caring, generous and giving person, and her loss is so deeply felt. Left to mourn are her three children: Paul (Gayle) of Burlington, ON, Julie of South Williamston, NS, and Carolyn (Andy) of Moncton; three beloved grandchildren: Sarah (Caton) of Calgary, AB, Emilie (Joe) of Brickton, NS, and Michael of South Williamston, NS; four precious great-grandchildren: Patrick, Jack, Ethan and Alice; one much-loved sister, Helen Ogilvie of Dartmouth, NS; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Frenette Funeral Centre, 88 Church St. Moncton (506-858-1900) on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to her obituary on the Frenette Website. There will be no visitation.
Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe at a later date.
In memory of Doris, a contribution to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com