Jeannine Arseneau, 86, resident at Pavillon Gallant of Faubourg du Mascaret in Moncton for the past six years and formerly of Campbellton, passed away on Thursday January 8, 2026 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC in Moncton. Born in Burnsville, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert Pinet and Simonne (Morais) Pinet.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Marcel Arseneau; her son, Gilles (Guylaine Bégin) of Saint-Jacques, NB; five sisters: Fernande of Ontario, Blanche Hachey (Roger) of Dieppe, Claudette Perry (Léonard) of Toronto, ON, Dorice Haché (late Florent) of Caraquet, and Nicole Pitre (Hector) of Vancouver Island, BC; one sister-in-law, Mercédaise Guitard of Petit Rocher; one brother-in-law, Patrice Blanchard, of North Tétagouche; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Nadine Arseneau (1995); one sister, Raymonde (2018); one brother, Roger (2024).
Jeannine completed her practical nursing training at the Bathurst Hospital, where she worked for one year. She then worked at the Perth-Andover Hospital before continuing her career at Saint Joseph Hospital in Saint John. Following this experience, she worked at the Restigouche Hospital Centre in Campbellton. She enjoyed working with the sick; however, the work she valued most was caring for adults living with intellectual challenges, a field to which she devoted nearly 20 years, both in Edmundston and Campbellton. Jeannine was an associate member of the Filles-de-Marie-de-l’Assomption (fma) of Campbellton for nearly 25 years. She also volunteered with various organizations, including the Dames d’Acadie, the Seniors’ Centre, and the Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
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 Saturday January 31 at 11 am. Visiting hours are Saturday January 31 from 10 am until time of funeral. Interment will be on the family lot in Balmoral in the Spring. In memory of Jeannine, a contribution can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
