Baccardax, Rev.
Peter J, age 92, of Tracadie, formerly of Pomquet
passed away suddenly on August 23, 2021 in St. Martha’s
Regional Hospital, Antigonish.
Born in Poirierville, Richmond
County he was the son of the late Alex and Jane (Boudreau)
Baccardax.
Father Peter received his early
education in Richmond County and then went on to St. Anne’s
University and Grande Seminaire in Montreal.
He was ordained on June 4, 1955
and served the Diocese of Antigonish at St. Agnes in New Waterford,
(1955-1956) and as a teacher at St. Francis Xavier University,
teaching French Latin and Theology (1957). He was
appointed Parish Priest of Ste. Croix Church in Pomquet in 1957 and
served the people of that parish until his retirement from the
Priesthood in 2014. Throughout those years he ministered to,
baptized, married, and buried three generations. Father Peter was a
man of the people, working beside his parishioners daily, growing
vegetables, fishing, cutting firewood, plowing the snow and so much
more. He was not afraid to pitch in and get his hands
dirty. One of his greatest passions was driving his
motorcycle and had several Goldwings over the years. He was
grateful to God for his second chances, the good health he enjoyed,
the wonderful people he served, and the care he received from Rose Ann
and her family in his last years.
Survived by one sister, Estelle
Bona-Baccardax, Poirierville; many nieces and
nephews; his extended family, Rose Ann Septon and her
family, Stephen Richards, P.J. (Kendra) Richards; Marian (Gerard)
Bennett; Melanie Richards who had a special place in his heart and all
Roseanne’s grandchildren. He was known as
« Papa » to them all. He also leaves behind many good friends,
especially his AA family.
He was predeceased by brothers:
Alfred, Tobie, Paul; sister, Teresa and two sisters in
infancy.
Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral
Home, 135 College Street, Antigonish on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
pm. Funeral Mass will be held in Ste. Croix Church, Pomquet
on Saturday at 10:00 am. Burial in Ste. Croix
Cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to
the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences:
www.clcurry.com.
1928 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Reverend Peter J Baccardax 1928 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia