Sister Marie-Thérèse Arsenault, in religion Sister Blandine Maria, f.j., of Canterbury Hall, Riverview, New Brunswick, passed away on January 7, 2024, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC in Moncton.  She was 99 years old, and in the 76th year with the congregation of Les Filles de Jésus.  Born in Grand-Étang, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olive (Broussard) Arsenault.

Besides her religious family, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Besides her parents, Marie-Thérèse was predeceased by two sisters: Germaine and Blandine; a brother, Willie Joe; two half-sisters: Béatrice and Lucie Anne; as well as two half-brothers: Lazare and Séverin.

Marie-Thérèse was a much-appreciated teacher during her 24 years in NS.  After training in nursing, she worked with the sick, especially the elderly, at Foyer Père Fiset in Chéticamp, then at MacGillivray Guest Home in Sydney, NS.  In 2009, after many years of volunteer work, she retired to Canterbury Hall, Riverview, NB.  There she continued her mission of being close to people.  Sr. Marie Thérèse left her mark on all those she came into contact with during her long life, through her hospitality, generosity and compassion.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff at Canterbury Hall for the excellent care they provided to Marie-Thérèse during the 14 years she lived there.

The funeral service will be celebrated at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Thursday January 11 at 10 am. Visiting hours are Thursday from 9 am until time of funeral. The service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to her obituary on the Frenette Website. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe.

Words of comfort may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome