Joseph Ambrose Richard “Rick” Fougere
1956-2019
Fougere, Joseph Ambrose Richard
“Rick”, age 63 of Havre Boucher passed away
at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital on December 30, 2019.
Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Ambrose and
Peggy (MacDonald) Fougere.
Rick was a loving and thoughtful man who always put his
family and friends before himself. He was a caring husband,
a proud father and a devoted papa. He enjoyed spending time
with his family and friends, playing cards, listening to music and
hanging out with the family dog, Mischa. He was an avid sports fan. He
coached ball for many years, played softball, hockey, and golf, and
loved watching sports on TV, especially cheering on his
Habs.
Rick was postmaster in Havre Boucher for over 30 years where
he enjoyed both helping and chatting with his
customers. He gave generously of his time
volunteering for church and community. He was a member of the Havre
Boucher Veterans Association, a lifetime member of the Havre Boucher
Kinsmen Club, and a member of St. Paul’s Parish Council for which he
held the position of Chair of the building committee for the new St.
Paul’s Church.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Bennett); daughter, Amber
Fougere(Dirk Xanthos), Melbourne, Australia; son, Justin Fougere (Tara
MacDonald), Frankville; granddaughters: Sophie and Quinn Fougere;
sister, Marlene Fougere (Scott MacKay), Waverley.
Visitation will be in St. Paul’s Centre, Havre Boucher on
Friday, January 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral will
be held in St. Paul’s Church, Havre Boucher on Saturday, January 4 at
11:00 am with Reverend Allan MacPhie presiding. Burial in
the parish cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Havre
Boucher Playground Fund or St. Paul’s Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their thanks to the medical
staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital for the wonderful care
provided. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Ambrose Richard Rick Fougere 19562019..
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia