It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of
Edouard Babineau , with his family by his side, on Saturday, August
24, 2019 at the age of 65 years. He was predeceased by his wife Elaine
Daigle. Edouard was the loving partner of Debbie MacLaren and beloved
father of Danielle (Matt) and Penny. He was adored by his
granddaughters Elena and Arabella. Edouard was the caring son to the
late Alonzo and Teresa (McIntosh) Babineau and much beloved brother to
Bonnie Dean (Dave), Annette Gaudet (Norbert) and Phil Babineau
(Simone). Edouard was a well known and highly respected businessman.
He was born ( August 4, 1954) and raised in Robichaud, New Brunswick.
He moved to PEI as a young man to join the family business. He was the
President of Babineau Fisheries, Polar International, Babineau
Holdings and sat on many boards including Holland College and Plaza
Retail REIT. He contributed generously throughout his life to many
charities including Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation, Foodbank,
Farmers Helping Farmers, Holland College, World Vision, and a number
of athletic programs to name a few. Edouard lived life to the fullest
and enjoyed many hobbies; especially, golfing, boating, motorcycling
and travelling the world. Eddy was a kind, loving, dependable and
insightful man. A mentor to many, he was always ready to help someone
in need and to share a hearty laugh with everyone around him. He will
be dearly missed. Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home, 175 Belvedere
Ave., Charlottetown, PE for visitation Tuesday, August 27, from 3-5
and 6-8pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 28,
2019 at St. Pius X Church, 106 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown at 11:00
a.m. Interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown. Memorial
donations may be made to the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. A reception
will follow.
1954-2019
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edouard Francis Babineau..
Death notice for the town of: Charlottetown, Province: I-P-E