It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our
loving mother, Pauline Drisdelle, 78, of Pointe-du-Chêne and
formerly of Moncton, after a short battle against cancer.
She passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 surrounded by her sons and
grandchildren at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Moncton, she
was the daughter of the late Adrien and Mabel (de Varennes)
Léger.
She will be sadly missed by her four sons: Marc (Monique) and
Daniel (Suzie Légère), both of Dieppe, Serge of
Calgary, AB, and Claude of Moncton; three grandchildren:
Kloé, Philipe and Claire; one sister, Bernice Holmes (late
Bob Holmes, late Rudy Lavoie); two brothers: Léo-Paul
Léger (Anne) and Maurice Léger (Pauline), both
of Moncton; many nieces and nephews as well as her special
long time companion Bill Downs. She will also be missed by
her in-laws Claire, Roland (Cheryl), Irène
(Léonard, deceased).
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband,
Donald (2004); one sister, Dolorès; and one brother,
Donald.
As a kind, caring and loving mother and grand-mother with an
unequalled sense of humour, she was the nucleus of the family.
« Cé yainc une joke! »
Pauline received her teaching licence from
l’École Normale in Fredericton and went on to
completing her B.Ed at Université de Moncton with four boys
in tow. Her 35 year career took her from Bagotville to the
greater Moncton area, teaching at several elementary schools in French
Immersion. She was a devoted volunteer with the Karing
Kitchen, Capitol Theater and other various organizations. She was the
quintessential sports mom; managing her fulltime career and all their
schedules. After her retirement, her summers were spent at the family
cottage (her happy place) and easily transitioned into a snowbird at
the Sundance Lakes RV Resort in Florida for the winter
months. No matter the location or the season, she left an
indelible impression. She loved spending time with her
family, friends and especially her precious grandchildren.
Pauline was always up for an impromptu Karaoke night, game night, or
canoe trip.
The family wishes to thank the Oncology Department at Dr.
Georges-L.-Dumont, her close family and friends dedicating countless
hours to her care in her final months. Thanks to family and
friends who travelled near and far to provide lots of love and
laughter, especially her nieces from Ottawa.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and
Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Tuesday from
7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of
Assumption Cathedral, 220 St. George Street, Moncton on Wednesday July
27 at 11:00 am. Face covering is recommended. Interment will be in Our
Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Pauline, a contribution
to the CHU Dumont Foundation and or the Canadian Mental Health
Association would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may
be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com
1944 2022
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Pauline Drisdelle 1944 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick