Nicole McGraw, 83, of Dieppe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 surrounded by her children at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Saint-Isidore, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred "Will" and Christine (Haché) Rioux.
Prior to her retirement, Nicole worked as a caregiver at the Résidence Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur. While raising her family, she was also a businesswoman and a member of several local committees. Her family meant everything to her, and she always welcomed others to her family with open arms. Nicole thrived to help others, and knew her way around the kitchen better than anyone. She always had something to serve her visitors and good coffee brewing.
We will miss her precious advice, her culinary talents, her sense of humor, and her ability to laugh at herself. She always had a comeback ready — despite having absolutely no sense of direction! Her expressions will remain forever in our memories: "Clear things out to make space," "I don’t have any like that," "You can’t move the Eiffel Tower," and "Oh, come on, Nicole!!!" Nicole was passionate about learning new things, watching documentaries, and exploring history. She also loved shopping at Winners/Homesense for "twenty minutes" that easily turned into three hours. She leaves an immense void in our hearts.
She is survived by four children: Marc (Chantal Robichaud) of Miramichi, Nathalie McGraw (Stéphane Sonier) and France McGraw (Steven Kennedy) both of Moncton, and Thierry McGraw (Chantal) of Dieppe; four grandchildren: David, Gabriel, Jonathan and Audrey; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Max, Arthur, and Mélodie; six brothers and sisters: Euclide (Georgine) of Blanchard Settlement, Marielle Vigneux (Réjean) and Yolande Rioux (late Jean St-Cyr), both of Montréal, QC, René (late Annette) (Lorraine Doucet) of Bathurst, Aurélien (Liette Mallet) of Hacheyville, and Benoit (Diane) of Dieppe; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Jean-Eude « John » (1995); one sister, Adrienne; one brother, Guy; and her two precious dogs: Cappucine and Maggie, who are waiting for her in the next life
In accordance to Nicole’s wishes, there will be no visiting hours and no funeral service. Interment will be in Saint-Isidore cemetery. In memory of Nicole, a contribution to PAW (People for Animal Wellbeing) would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com