On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Yvonne (Légère) Bourque passed away at the Villa Providence in Shediac, at the age of 96. Born in Barachois, she was the daughter of the late William and Emilienne (LeBlanc) Légère, formerly of Robichaud.

She is survived by seven of her eight children: Denise (Pierre) Desjardins of Beresford, Léo (Ginette) of Trois-Ruisseaux, Cécile (Gordon) Ryan of Grand-Barachois, Francine (Ronny) Dupuis of Cap-Pelé, Odette (Normand) Boudreau of Petit-Cap, Ginette (Paul) Doiron of Cap-Pelé, and Jean-Guy (Lee-Ann) of Grande-Digue; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a special niece, Monique (Richard) Jacob of Cap-Pelé.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald, her son Maurice (Denise), nine sisters: Laura, Irène, Lina, Aurore, Doris, Jeannita, Aurelda, Cécile, and Marie-May; and four brothers: Émile, Emerie, Adrice, and Camille; a daughter-in-law Charline (Jean-Guy). She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé (506-577-3297), on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The funeral will be held at Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila Church, 2648 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4 p.m.

In memory of Yvonne, a donation to the Villa Providence Activity Department or to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.

Yvonne’s family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Villa Providence for the excellent care given to their mother during her stay.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Cap-Pelé (506-577-3297).
Messages of condolence and donations may be sent at www.salonfrenette.com.