The death of Ernest Joseph Fournier of Miramichi, NB, husband of the late Margaret (Curtis) Fournier occurred at his residence on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the age of 83.
Born in Newcastle, NB, Ernest was the son of the late Wilfred and Alice (Perry) Fournier.
In Ernest’s younger years he was a truck driver and operator.
Ernest couldn’t wait until the winter month were over because he loved to be outside and finding a four leaf clover was something that was never a problem.
Driving his car and fishing was also a great love of his and he could repair anything he put his hands on.
Ernest is survived by one daughter: Patti Mandeville (Tommy Underhill); one son: Randy (Betty Ann) ; two sisters: Laurena Kenny (late William), Patsy Bryenton (late Junior); two brothers: Joe (Mae) and Eric (Carolyn) all of Miramichi, NB; sister-in-law: Carrie Fournier ; five grandchildren: Tara McIntyre (Nick), Kent Manderville (Brittani) Jordan Fournier, Kurtis Manderville, Jaeda Fournier; chosen grandson: Franklin Vickers; two great grandchildren: Evan & Cole McIntyre.
Ernest is predeceased by his sisters: Rita Babineau, Adele Jagoe and Teresa Fallon; his brother Junior and two infant brothers and a close nephew Eric Babineau.
Visitation will be held at Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB, on Monday, May 13, 2019, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Newcastle, on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 11 AM with Father Antonio Reyes officiating.
Burial will follow in Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery.
In Ernest’s memory a donation may be made to the Family Living Memorial Fund.
Messages of condolences can be made online at www.bellsmeadows.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bell’s Funeral Home, 651 King George Highway, Miramichi, NB, E1V 1N9. Telephone: 622-3600
A tradition of service to the families of the Miramichi and surrounding communities since 1922
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ernest Joseph Louis Fournier 2019..
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Death notice for the town of: Miramichi, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick