Thérèse Belliveau Sonier, 100, of Dieppe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Moncton, she was the cherished daughter of the late Thaddée and Jeanne (Landry) Bourque.
Thérèse leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet wisdom. She is survived by her devoted husband, Emery Sonier, with whom she shared many years of companionship and gentle joy. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Claudia Gaudet (Jean-Eudes) and Georgette LeBlanc (Paul-Emile); her son‐in‐law, Ronald Poirier; her step-children, Maurice Sonier (Susan Goulet), Céleste Drapeau (Gilles), and Gisèle Blanchard (Claude); her grandchildren, Michelle, Marc-André, and Martine; and her great‐grandchildren, Daniel and André Raymond as well as Daniel and Ashley Silliker who brought her immense pride and delight. She also leaves behind step‐grandchildren, great‐step‐grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family who adored their Tante Thérèse. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, a matriarch whose presence anchored generations.
She is reunited with her beloved daughter, Marie-Claire Poirier, her step‐daughter, Carmelle Leroux; and all her siblings: André, Hélène, Henri, Yvon, and Léo‐Paul. She is also predeceased by her first husband, André "Babe" Belliveau.
Thérèse was a woman of quiet strength and many gifts. With her gentle wit, steady guidance, and natural ability to lead from the background, she shaped the lives of those around her in ways that will be felt for years to come. As a dedicated homemaker, she created a warm and welcoming home where family gathered, laughed, and felt deeply loved. To her nieces and nephews, she was the treasured Tante Thérèse, always ready with kindness, encouragement, and a twinkle in her eye.
For many years, she embraced life with curiosity and joy— golfing, skating, curling, and travelling well into her senior years. Her spirit remained youthful, her heart open, and her love for her family unwavering.
Thérèse lived a full century, and in those 100 years she gifted her family and community with grace, resilience, and boundless affection. Her memory will be held close by all who were blessed to know her.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday December 17 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Tuesday December 16 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm only. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Thérèse, a contribution to the Centre Marie-Léonie Paradis (www.centremarie-leonieparadis.com) or the Atelier l’Artisan would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com