Norbert Basque, 69, of Moncton, passed away on Friday June 14, 2024 at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Tracadie, he was the son of the late Sylvain and Imelda (Rousselle) Basque.

Smiling, warm, positive and remarkably kind, Norbert was a great sports fan, especially of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, who were of the utmost importance to him. Norbert worked at Sobeys prior to his retirement.

He is survived by one son, Jonathan Doiron of Moncton; two grandsons: Elijah and Ethan; seven sisters: Germaine Melanson (late Gérald) and Anne Basque, both of Moncton, Sylvia Robichaud (late Emile), Stella MacDonald (late Ralph) and Jeanneda Saulnier (late Jean-Guy), all of Dieppe, Sr Alphonsine Basque, fma of Montréal, QC, and Laudia Allain (Aldoria) of Neguac; two brothers: Gilbert (Claudia) of Riverview, and Euclide (Marie-Anna) of Fair Isle; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five sisters: Lumina, Emma, and Célina, as well as infants Eva and Clara; and two brothers: Freddy and infant Olivier.

Special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and support staff at The Moncton Hospital for the excellent care they provided to Norbert and his family.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) Sunday from 2 to 4 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint-Augustin Church, 1933, Route 450, Lagacéville, on Tuesday June 18 at 11 am. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In memory of Norbert, 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