It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Marie-France Robichaud, 32 years old, who left us on Thursday, June 12 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC, surrounded by her loved ones. Marie-France was a woman who lit up the hearts of others with her contagious smile and joyful personality.
Born in Quebec City, she is survived by her beloved partner, Amandeep Singh; us, her parents, André Robichaud and Janice Saulnier; her grandmother, Éva Saulnier; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends and colleagues.
Marie-France lived with intensity and passion, which she expressed particularly through her art—mainly photography and painting. She also practiced dance and, during her studies, explored ceramics and printmaking. She will be remembered for the determination and courage she showed during her long battle with cancer.
A celebration of life will be held in August, with the exact date to be announced later. Thank you to everyone who is surrounding us with love during this difficult time.
Those who wish to make a donation are invited to do so to F Stop Studio, of which Marie-France was a co-founder. The studio is launching the Marie-France Robichaud Grant, a prize that reflects the kindness of a creative, generous, and radiant woman, and commemorates an artist who, despite a premature departure, played a meaningful role in photography. Through this grant, F Stop Studio will be able to support artists in working with the photographic medium through dedicated creative funding.
A celebration of life and a vernissage of Marie-France's latest works will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Françoise-Chamard-Cadieux Gallery (FCC) on the 2nd floor of the Aberdeen Cultural Centre, 140 Botsford Street, Moncton, N.B.; Tel: (506) 857-9597.
Donations can be made by e-transfer to [email protected], with "Bourse MFR" noted in the message. You may also contact the studio through their website (https://fstopstudio.org/ - Click on +INFO to access the MFR Grant page, which contains all the details.).
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac, (506) 532-3297.
Your messages of condolence and donations can be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com