It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Langis, 84, of Moncton, on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at The Moncton Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Alphonse Delphin and late Yvonne (Daigle) Langis.
He will be sadly missed by his sister, Janice (Gerarda Despres) of Dieppe; two nieces: Jacqueline Belliveau (late Mike) of Dieppe and Christine Langis of Dartmouth, NS; one great-niece, Jocelyne Belliveau of Dieppe; one great- nephew, Mason LeBlanc of Saint-Antoine; one uncle, Yvon Daigle of Moncton; as well as many cousins and many friends, special mention Jim and Judy Lounder, Johanne Huard, and Camille Barolet.
He was predeceased by his two brothers: Raymond (late Sharon Dupuis) and Bernard; one niece, Carolyn LeBlanc (Roger LeBlanc).
He received several diplomas B.A., B.Ed., Masters es Art in teaching English as second language, Masters in theology, several certificates in theology and Media Studies.
At a young age, he worked for various cinemas in Moncton. This created an interest in movies and theatre. He travelled frequently to New York to enjoy many Broadway and Off-Broadway plays. With this passion, he attempted to open a francophone cinema in Greater Moncton, a project that was never fulfilled.
He worked at l'Imprimerie Acadienne, L’Évangeline newspaper as a journalist, followed by a teaching position as the Director of English Department at the Vanier high school then Mathieu Martin high school.
Never leaving journalism completely, he would publish a weekly review of newly released recordings. He had an impressive vinyl collection that filled our basement followed by DVDs and CDs to this day.
He then returned to journalism as director of Information at L’Évangeline daily newspaper followed by manager of News Services Atlantic Region for Radio Canada until his retirement.
Once retired, and never idle, he was Pastoral Diocese Coordinator in the Moncton Archdiocese, President of the Moncton Chapter for the Association des retraités français de SRC, followed by Vice President of the National Chapter (francophone) to President. He was also active in the Ste-Thérèse-de-L'Enfant Jésus parish in Dieppe as committee president, member of the Moncton Press Club and former member of the local section International Journalism Union.
He loved socialising and travelling to Florida, Chicago, Montreal, and Ottawa.
The family wishes to thank the staff of 4100 and 3600 units at The Moncton Hospital for their excellent care, compassion and professionalism.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Tuesday January 21 from 6 to 8 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Sainte-Thérèse-de-l’Enfant-Jésus church, 457 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe on Wednesday January 22, at 11 am. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Donald, in lieu of flowers, a contribution to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com