Sister Suzanne Duval, in religion Sister Marie Claire Isabelle, f.j., 91, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024 at Monarch Hall in Riverview, NB.  Born in Trois-Rivières, QC, she was a member of the Congrégation des Filles de Jésus for 69 years.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Joanne, two nephews: Vincent and Alexandre, and by members of her religious family. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Gérard Duval and Cécilia Ouellette, as well as by her sister Louise, and brother Jean.

From 1955 to 1985, apart from a few years of study and three years in the West Indies, Suzanne served in Edmonton, Alberta, first as a supervisor at the boarding school for 12 years, then in pastoral ministry with the Blackfoot in Brocket for three years, and again with the Blackfoot in Cluny for four years. This time spent in pastoral work with the Indigenous peoples was her most rewarding experience, both in terms of work and community life. She also worked at Renous and Westmorland penitentiaries in New Brunswick. Despite all her activities, she managed to find time to put her artistic talents to good use, creating magnificent paintings and icons.

Visitation will be held at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900), on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 9 am to 10 am. A celebration of the Word will follow at 10 am at the funeral centre. The funeral service will be livestreamed; to view the funeral, see Sister Suzanne Duval's obituary on the Frenette website. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe.

Words of comfort may be sent to www.frenettefuneralhome.com