Joseph Després
1932-2019
Joseph
Després, 87, of Middle River passed away Sunday June
9th, 2019 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital,
Bathurst.
Born in Baie Sainte-Anne he was
the son of the late Henri and Osithe (Durelle)
Després.
He worked as a teacher most of
his life and was a 4th degree member of the
Knights of Columbus Mgr Wheten Assembly
0615.
He is survived by his wife
Aurore (Robichaud) Després and five children: Guy (Ioana Berbec) of
Bucharest, Romania, Robert (Kim) of Saint John, Denis (Inge) of Fredericton,
Anne
O’Hallaran (Joey) of Florida and Roger (April Boucher) of
Bathurst.
Seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
One sister O’Rhea
Robichaud of Saint John.
Several nieces and
nephews.
He was pre-deceased by his
brothers and sisters: Israël, Alonzo, Aquila, Arcade,
Onéda and Laurie.
The family will receive
relatives and friends after 2 p.m. Thursday June
13th, 2019 at Elhatton’s Funeral
Home, St. George St. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11
a.m. Friday June 14th, 2019 from Sacred Heart
Cathedral, Bathurst.
Visiting hours are Thursday 2
to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 p.m.
The family wishes to thank the
dialysis team at the Chaleur Regional Hospital for the care given to
Joseph during the last 10 years and a special thanks to Dr. Hickey and
Dr. Robichaud.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joseph Despres 19322019..
Décès pour la Ville: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick