It is with a heavy heart that we share in the passing of Yvon Gautreau, who left peacefully for his final journey on Tuesday February 13, 2024. His teasing smile, delicious food, passion for bridge, sincere curiosity about all who crossed his path and unwavering love for his wife Jeannine and his family will remain forever etched in our memories.
Yvon leaves behind his wife, Jeannine (Cormier); two sons: Pierre (Cathy) and Jacques (Sylvia); two grandchildren: Connor and Zoë; three sisters: Jeannine Léger (late Antoine) and Lorraine Gautreau both of Moncton, and Bernice Wayboda (Frank) of Ottawa, ON; two brothers: Léo-Paul (Raymonde) and Bernard (Géraldine) both of Moncton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Donat and Elizabeth (Vautour) Gautreau, he was predeceased by two sisters: Léona and Thérèse, and a brother, Gérard.
Yvon had a long career in the public service and continued with the same spirit of service in his retirement, sharing his expertise by serving as a Shediac town councillor and on several boards of directors. He also contributed greatly to the work of the Rotary Club of Shediac, leading the "big lobster" file, which will be part of his legacy.
He will be remembered for his generosity, good humour, love of good music and a good recipe.
The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297) from where tributes will be held on Friday February 16 at 2 pm, where we will share memories, laughter and probably a few tears in his honour. Visiting hours will be Friday February 16, from 11:00 am to 1:50 pm.
If you would like to pay tribute to Yvon, please consider donating to the Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre, where he received exceptional care, or to the Red Cross, an organization he supported by organizing the famous "Duck Race" for many years.
Messages of condolence and donations can be sent to