Laurier Chiasson
1934-2018
It is with profound sadness that the family of Laurier
(Red) Chiasson announce his passing on Sunday, November
4th, 2018 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in
Bathurst, NB at the age of 83 with his loving wife Jeannette and son
Bernard by his side.
Red was born in Bathurst, NB of the late Edmond and
Phoebe (Mallet) Chiasson.
Besides his wife of 59 years, he is survived by his
son Bernard (Joanne Rutledge) of Milton, ON and his two granddaughters
Amy and Lauren Chiasson.
Surviving Red are his 6 brothers, Jack (late Angie) of
Montreal, PQ, Jimmy, Gilbert (Debbie), Cletus (Betty), Robert
(Glenda), Jarvis (Cathy) all of Bathurst, NB and his 5 sisters
Isabelle (late Gerald Roy), Yvette (Roger Hachey) of Moncton, NB,
Theresa (Edwin Sealy) of Woodstock, NB, Sylvia (Camille Daigle), Eva
(Mario Dugas) of Dieppe, NB.
He is predeceased by his brothers Aurele (late
Violet), Stanley, Telesphore, Albany (late Claudette), Billy (Mel),
his sisters Amy (late Felix Frigault), Adele (late Donald Daigle). He
will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
After retiring from a long career with Brunswick
Mining he received great joy by time spent with family and friends.
Red will always be remembered for his generosity, his spirit for life
and his love of sports. Red was a member of the NB Sports
Hall of Fame along with his team members from the Catholic Youth
Organization (CYO). He was also a very active member of the
Knights of Columbus serving as Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator and
District Deputy.
The Family would like to express their gratitude to
the Palliative Care Unit at the Chaleur Regional Hospital for the
excellent quality of care given him during his stay.
The family will receive
relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 6th
from 7pm to 9 pm at Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday November
7th at 11 am at Sacred Heart
Cathedral.
If donations in memory of Red are considered the
family suggest that they be made to the Alzheimer’s Society,
the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Laurier Chiasson 19342018..
Décès pour la Ville: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
