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Saint-Louis-de-Kent, NB-It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elie Léger, aged 89, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Villa Maria in Saint-Louis-de-Kent.
Born in Richibouctou-Village, NB, on February 7, 1937, he was the beloved husband of Marie (Maillet) Léger and the son of the late Joseph Léger and the late Alvina Léger (née Allain).
Elie will be sadly missed by his wife, Marie; his daughter, Sylvie Smith (Steven) of Richibouctou-Village and his son, Maurice Léger (Nicole Marshall) of Saint-Charles; his brother-in-law, Raymond LeBlanc; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Elie was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Besides his parents, Elie was predeceased by his two sisters, Eva and Christine, in infancy, and by his sister Elmire; as well as his five brothers: Alban, Yvon, Édouard, Lionel, and Alfred.
The family would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Villa Maria for the excellent care and compassion shown to Elie.
Visitations will be held at the Richibouctou-Village Church, 3794 Route 505, Richibouctou-Village, NB, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the church.
Donations in memory of Elie may be made to the Richibouctou-Village Parish or to the Villa Maria Activity Fund.
The family invites you to sign the online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca
Arrangements are under the professional care of
Passage ~ Maillet Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre
Marie, Sylvie et Maurice,
Nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous sommes unis à vous par nos pensées et prières. Qu’Ellie repose maintenant dans la Paix du Christ. Elle a profité d’une longue vie…Bon courage…Amitiés Albert et Lucille.
Nis plus sincères sympathies Marie , Maurice et Sylvie ainsi que vs tous la famille..
Mes sympathies à toute la famille des Léger.
Mes plus profondes sympathies Sylvie à toi et à toute ta famille pour le départ de ton papa. Je ne savais pas qu’il était rendu à la Villa. On est chanceux d’avoir ce service par chez-ns.
Nos sympathies à toute la famille il repose en paix!
Mes sincere sympathies Marie et toute ta famille! Mes penser sont avec vous tous durant ce moment difficile! Il etait un homme tres gentil! Marie Je t’envoie des gros hugs !🙏🙏💔
Sincères sympathies Marie,Maurice et Sylvie.
Marie mes sincères sympathies mes prières et pensées, sont avec toi et ta famille. Elie était spécial avec son beau sourire. Hugs
Nos sincères sympathies. Nous vous gardons dans nos pensées et prières pendant ces temps difficiles.
Mes sincères sympathies Marie et à ta famille.