In Loving Memory Of
Catherine Richard
1936 ~ 2025

Grand-Barachois, NB – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Catherine Richard, 88, on August 6th, 2025, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Center in Moncton surrounded by her family.

Born in Memramcook-East on December 29,1936, she was the daughter of the late Philippe LeBlanc and the late Dora (Dupuis) LeBlanc.

She will be sadly missed by her five daughters: Gisele Bellio (Gary) of South Carolina, Jacqueline Therrien (Donald) of Haute Aboujagane, Annette Richard of Grande-Digue, Louise Guillemette, and Rachel Salmonson (Joshua) all of New Hampshire. She leaves behind sixteen grandchildren, Christine, Justin, Nicholas, Andrea, Jasmin, Marc-Anthony, Veronique, Michael, Christopher, Shannon, Joshua, Kyle, Vincent, Matthew, Victoria, and Kaleb ; ten great grandchildren, Colin, Reese, Gemma-Sophia, Kaya, Mason, Madison, Ryan, Avery, Theo and Kit; one brother, Adrice (Gilberte) of Memramcook-East; one sister, Joanne Maillet (late Alphee) of Massachusetts; her sister-in-laws: Antoinette, Alfreda, Linda, Florence (Valmond), and Adlessa (late Yvon); her brother-in-law, Norbert Richard (Florence); as well as several nieces, nephews and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ulysse (2010); her son, Camille (2011); her grandson, Nathan (2018); as well as her brothers and sisters: Alexandre, Marie-Blanche (Oscar), Jacques, Charles-Edouard, Lorraine, and Hector.

She spent 37 years in the United States continuing to grow her family, retiring from her long time employer; Foster Grant. Never one for grand display of affection, she will be remembered for her quiet strength, love of lobster and the simple joys of life; with her neatly placed skein of yarn and her fiercely protected bingo card. Creating beautiful blankets and chaussettes that are now cherished by her loved ones.

Visitation will be held at Passage, 3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB E4R 1T3 (506) 532-1050, on Friday, August 22nd, from 1 to 3 pm only. Funeral mass will be held at St-Henri de Barachois RC Church, on Friday, August 22nd, at 4 pm. Interment will be held in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of donor’s choice.

Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre.

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24 comments

  1. Our deepest sympathies to all the family, especially my ex co-worker Annette, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time, Rest in peace.

  2. Catherine and her family were our neighbors in Cleghorn for years, wonderful family she will b missed our sincere sympathy to the family.

  3. Our sincere condolences to all the family. Our prayers and thoughts are always with you. So, so sorry for your loss.

  4. Joanne Maillet and family. So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🙏

  5. toute nos plus sincères condoléances a toute la famille ,,on pense a vous ds ces moments tres dur

  6. Toutes nos sympathies à la grande famille de marraine/tante Catherine. So sorry for your loss.

  7. Sincères sympathies à toute la famille de ma chère marraine que j’ai eu la chance de visiter au Cap Binet le 26 juillet dernier. Je garderai à tout jamais dans ma mémoire son beau sourire et sa grand gentillesse.
    Repose en paix, chère marraine
    Norbert
    Sincere condolences to the family of my dear godmother.
    I had the chance to visit her with my wife on July 26, 2025. I will fondly remember her kindness, her friendship and her beautiful smile.
    Rest in peace, dear Catherine

  8. Willie Cormier and I, Cely Cormier want to express our deepest sympathy to the whole family for their loss and we offer our prayers for the soul of the departed Catherine Richard.🙏🙏🙏

  9. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Your moms smile was contagious. Big hugs to you all.

  10. Our prayers and condolences to the complete family!! Prayers for Gods peace & comfort. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

  11. My sincere condolences to my dear friend Joanne on the loss of your sister Kate and to Annette and all the family on the loss of your dear Mother

  12. My condolence to you and your family. My heart goes out to you. May you hold on to memories give you comfort at this time.

  13. My love to Gisele, Jackie, Annette, Louise & Rachel! Beautiful obituary! My prayers for family are being sent!

  14. Que l’amour qui vous entoure soit un support pour les jours à venir.
    Bon souvenir de Catherine avec sa joie de vivre, avec qui on a joué au radio bingo et au carte l’hiver qu’on a habité au chalet à Louise et le plaisir de la taquiner et de l’astiner.
    Gisèle a cotoyè Catherine pour plusieurs mois durant ces visite du matin
    Nos plus sincères sympathies à toute la famille Richard et Leblanc.

  15. Prayers for the family for Gods peace & comfort during this very difficult time with love! Love Cheryl and John Jankowski

  16. Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Nos prières sont avec vous tous Dan’s ses moments très difficiles.

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