Times & Transcript Moncton, NB
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
Robert Léger HAUTE-ABOUJAGANE, NB - Robert Léger, 82, of Haute-Aboujagane passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 10, 2006 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne (Richard) Léger; one son, Virgil (Dora) and four daughters, Géraldine Richard (Guy), Albertine Gautreau (Dolor), Aline Brun (Léandre) and Roberte Léger (Paul Melanson) all of Haute-Aboujagane; three sisters, Louise Richard of Shediac, Elizabeth Léger of Dieppe, Lorraine Dupuis of Lourde; one brother, Cedric Léger of Shediac; ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews. Born in Sackville, N.B., he was the son of the late Blair Léger and the late Jeanne LeBlanc. Robert was employed with Modern Construction and then as a carman with C.N.R. until his retirement. He was a member of the Haute-Aboujagane Golden Age Club. He was predeceased by one daughter, Claudette (2004); three sisters, Eveline, Thelma and Corinne; and by five brothers, Léo, Patrick, Laurie, Oswald and Emery Léger. Visitation on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until time of departure (10:10 a.m.) at Frenette Funeral Home Ltd., 396 Main St., Shediac (532-3297). Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Sacré Coeur Roman Catholic Church, Haute-Aboujagane. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Donations in Robert's memory made to Shediac Extra-Mural or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the Shediac Extra-Mural staff, two very special caregivers: Virgina Boudreau and Pearl Boudreau and the volunteers of Shediac Hospice for the care given to Robert during his illness. www.frenettefuneralhome.com