It is with heavy
hearts that we announce the passing of Juliette Harolyn Rioux, who
passed peacefully at her home in Hanwell, NB on October 6,
2020. She was 73 years old. Born in Shediac, NB,
she was the daughter of the late Harold and Juliette (Leger) Breau and
the patient and loving wife of 49 years to Robert
Rioux.
Harolyn is survived
by her children, Julie Rioux-Maier (Derrick) and Sharon Crouse (Adam)
of Fredericton, NB, and Lorraine Rioux (Pete Green) of Halifax, NS, as
well as her treasured grandchildren – Evan, Robert, Lauren and
Anna.
She will be greatly
missed by her sister, Dorothy (predeceased by Roger) Boudreau, and her
four brothers: Robert Breau (Francine), Paul Breau (Donna), Peter
(predeceased by Thérèse) Breau and Raymond
Breau, all of Shediac,
NB.
Harolyn was not
only a strong and devoted mother and wife, with unconditional love and
understanding, she was also a wonderful role model to everyone around
her. She was a kind and caring individual who loved animals
and very much appreciated the purr of a cat. Above all else,
she adored her grandchildren and they too loved spending time with
their
Mémère.
Having paused a
career to raise her family, she bravely returned to studies in order
to resume teaching. At the age of 50, she made it to the
Dean’s list and proudly graduated from UNB. A
retired schoolteacher, she truly loved working with children and had a
passion for teaching. The family wishes to extend their sincere
gratitude to the Extra-Mural nurses and staff, especially Danielle, as
well as the Palliative Care team members. Your kindness and
gentle guidance were truly
appreciated.
At the request of
the family, there will be no memorial service or visitation. Funeral
services will be held at Holy Family Church (Hanwell
Road) on Saturday, October 10th at 1PM
with Father Monte Peters as celebrant. Interment will be in the Saint
Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on the Hanwell Road. Due to the
pandemic, the number of people permitted in the church will be
limited, as per current restrictions. If you have not
received an invite and would like to attend the service, please reach
out to a member of the
family.
For those who wish,
memorial tributes can be made to a local SPCA, literacy group, or a
charity of the donor’s choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Juliette Harolyn Rioux 19472020..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick