Sister Dorice Maillet, ndsc, passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at the Motherhouse of the Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur in Moncton. She was 93 years of age and in the 74th year of her religious life. Born in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, she was the daughter of the late Odilon and Laura (Cormier) Maillet.

Besides her religious family, she is survived by two brothers: Roméo (Gloria) of Sainte-Marie-de-Kent and Léo (Bernice) of Florida; one sister-in-law, Lucille Laliberté (late Oscar); one brother-in-law, Roger Barrieau (late Irène); as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters: Irène and Irma; and five brothers: Ulysse, Alphonse, Oscar, Georges, and Edouard.

Sister Dorice will be resting at the Notre-Dame-d’Acadie Pavilion of the Religieuses Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur Motherhouse, 125 King Street, Moncton (Godfrey Lane entrance) on Thursday March 26 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with Solemn Vespers at 7 pm.  Visitations will start again on Friday March 27 from 9 am until the funeral mass.  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday March 27 in the Motherhouse chapel at 10 am.  The funeral mass will be streamed live and may be viewed on her obituary at www.frenettefuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent.  Interment will be in Memramcook.  Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).