Roger Picot
1934-2019
It is with great sadness that the
family announces the passing of Roger Picot, formerly of O’Neil Dr.,
Bathurst, which occurred Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Robert L.
Knowles Veterans Unit, Bathurst at the age of
84.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of
the late Hector and Adeline (Doucet)
Picot.
Roger was employed by the City of
Bathurst his entire working career, rising to the position of Director
of Public Works until his retirement in July 1994. He will
be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Born into a large musical family, he
was a self-taught musician and was well known in the area for his
talent and his clear and distinctive tenor voice. Always the
life of the party, he entertained with his repertoire of jokes and
songs. He was a member of many local bands over the years
and longtime member of the Holy Family Church choir.
Roger was an avid game hunter and
fisherman and enjoyed many a trip upriver. He was an
honorary member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1935.
He is survived by his loving wife of
61 years, Simone (Hachey) Picot; also survived by his five children:
Shirley Noel (Pierre) of Dartmouth, NS, Maureen Picot (Tim Aube) and
Michelle Valley (Jay), both of Bathurst, Louis Picot of Moncton and
Denise Savoie of Beresford.
13 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren.
He is survived by three brothers:
Raymond (Barbara) of Berwick, NS, Leonard, Salt Spring Island, BC and
Paul (Jackie) of Bathurst.
Three sisters: Rita Duval and Isabelle
Fitzpatrick (Ron Jessulat) both of Bathurst and Georgina Laporte
(Emery) of Brossard, QC. Several nieces and
nephews.
He was predeceased by his brothers:
Alfred, Vernon; sisters: Marjorie and Rose Marie.
The family would like to extend their
heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Veteran’s Unit for
the excellent care they gave to Roger, for their professionalism and
compassion. Their kindness will never be forgotten by the
family.
There will be no visitation at the
Funeral Home. In celebration of Roger’s life, a
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Church at 2 p.m.
on Monday, March 11th,
2019.
Donations in memory of Roger may be
made to the Robert L. Knowles Unit or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com),
Bathurst.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Roger Picot 19342019..
Source:elhatton’s funeral home
Décès pour la Ville: Beresford, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick