At Maison Providence in Shediac, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 95, Omer Caissie passed away. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Frédéric "Fred" and Colette (Goguen) Caissie.
Omer worked in several trades throughout his life, including installing ductwork for heating and air‑conditioning systems. He spent a number of years with Atlantic Ski‑Doo and later worked as an electronics technician with Landry Brothers. He eventually founded his own business, Omer’s Electronics – TV and Radio Repairs, where he became well known for servicing Amateur Radio equipment. He earned his Amateur Radio licence in 1960 and remained active on the airwaves until 2024 under his callsign VE9TV, particularly distinguished for his skill in Continuous Wave Morse Code. Omer also served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Town of Shediac.
He is survived by his wife, Lena (Pellerin) Caissie; his four daughters: Linda Caissie, Jocelyne Caissie, Margo Caissie (Jack Boudreau), and Liane Jessome (Ronnie), all of Shediac; his son, Michael (Jacqueline) of Irishtown; six brothers: Raymond, Gerry (Audrey), Yvon (Barb), and John (Karen), all of Ontario, Paul of Moncton, and Donald (Thelma) of British Columbia; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Omer was predeceased by two brothers, Edgar and Lionel, and four sisters: Freda Goguen, Dora Cormier, Eva Léger, and Rita Hébert-Hoffman.
In memory of Omer, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac, on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Frenette Funeral Centre. The funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to Omer Caissie’s obituary on the Frenette Website.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297).
Messages of condolence and donations may be made online at www.frenettefuneralhome.com