Sister Bernadette Ouellette (Sr Marie-Rose-Irène), ndsc, passed away following a life well lived on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Motherhouse of the Religieuses de Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Coeur in Moncton. She was 94 years of age and in the 74th year of her religious life. Born in Petit-Cap, NB, she was the daughter of the late Odias and Irène (Doiron) Ouellette.

Besides her religious family, she is survived by her sister, Alida Gauvin (Gilles) of Québec; her brother; Léo (Désanges) of Dieppe; three sisters-in-law: Bethy (late Odias Jr.)  of Ottawa, Marie (late Normand) of Cap-Pelé and Léola (late Valérie) de Cap-Pelé; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters: Léona, Virginie and Marie (infant); and eight brothers: Philippe, Odias Jr., Eric, Arthur (infant), Jean-Guy (infant), Guy (infant), Normand and Valérie.

Sister Bernadette 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 Wednesday, July 29, 3026 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 Thursday, July 30. 2026 from 9 am until the funeral mass.  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, 2026 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).