Bathurst – Mrs. Laurette Roussel, wife of the late Harvey Roussel, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday November 6th, 2020 at the Robert L Knowles Veteran’s Unit in Bathurst, NB. She was 87.
Born in Bathurst she was the daughter of the late Richard Alexandre Doucet and Rose-Marie Grant.
Laurette will be dearly missed and survived by her loving family: son Jacques (Heather) of Bathurst. Two grandchildren: Maxime Breau Roussel (Veronique) of Caraquet & David Alexandre Roussel (Gabrielle) and great granddaughter Ellie from Lac Beauport, QC.
Brothers: Everett (Marguerite-Rose) of St-Bruno de Montarville, Quebec & Lawrence (late Lynn) of Cole Harbor, NS. Several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother, George and sister-in-law, Johanne.
Laurette graduated from the Halifax Infirmary School of Nursing in 1955. She loved nursing and worked in several hospitals as well as a Doctor’s office. Laurette & Harvey opened the first drug store in the Acadian Peninsula (Roussel Pharmacy) located in Tracadie. This thriving business went on to become Jean Coutu Pharmacy. A second store was opened in Caraquet later on.
Mom & Dad spent many great days & nights entertaining family & friends at their camp. She curled, golfed and enjoyed snowmobiling. She was a caring and kind person and loved her two grandchildren. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic she never got to meet her great-granddaughter Ellie.
As per Mom’s wishes there will be no wake. A celebration of life will be held at the chapel at Elhatton’s Funeral Home by invitation only.
A special thanks to the staff (her second family) at the Robert L Knowles Veteran’s Unit for their kindness and care. It will never be forgotten.
Donations in memory of Laurette can be made to the Robert L Knowles Veteran’s Unit or the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Laurette Roussel 2020-2020..
Death notice for the town of: Bathurst, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick