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Moncton, NB – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arilda Mercure. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 89.
Born in Baie-Sainte-Anne, NB, she was the daughter of the late Frederick “Fred” and the late Elizabeth Manuel (Daigle).
Arilda will be sadly missed by her children: Noëlla (Doug), Jacqueline (François), Jean-Paul (Kim), Ernestine, Roger, Gérard (Lynn), Antoinette (Claude), Rosaire (Kathleen), Elisa (Sylvain) and Marcel (Berverly); her siblings: Gérard (Gabrielle), Antoine, Patrice (Diane), Lorraine (Rosimond), Carmella (Richard) and Corinne (Howard); her 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; her daughter-in-law: Jeannette; also by several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her children: Ovila (Louise), Robert, Maria (baby) and Joseph (baby); her brothers: Edgar, Joseph, Albert, Edmond and Bertin; her sister: Eliza (young child); also by her granddaughter: Colette.
Arilda will be remembered as a woman of strong character, generous, courageous and determined. Woman of great faith who prayed a lot. She loved spending time with her family and especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she cherished. Her hobbies included quilting, knitting, bowling, bingo, cards and dancing.
Visitations will be held at Passage-Chartersville, 363 Amirault, Dieppe, NB (506) 857-1901, on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm and from 5:30pm to 7:15pm. A celebration of her life will follow in the Chapel at 7:30pm. There will be visitation as well the next day on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Soeur Blandine-Martin Slumber room, located in the basement of Ste-Anne RC Church, 5353 NB-117 in Baie-Sainte-Anne, NB E9A 1E4 from 2pm to 4pm.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
Mes sympathies à toute la famille
Mes sympathies à Elisa et à toute la famille. Bon courage dans cette période difficile et prenez soin de vous autres.
Mes sincères condoléances à la famille et aux proches. Paix et amour à vous. xxx
Please accept our condolences. Johnny & Christine (Teena) Horn & family.
TO ALL ARILDA FAMILY FROM MOI ET MIKE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY MY HEART IS ALL OF YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME BUT IM SO PLEASE TO HAD KOWN YOURE MOM WITH MY BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE ERNESTINE HUG AND PRAYS TOO YOU ALL