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Shediac, NB. – Roger Babin, 90, of Shediac passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Center.
Born in Scoudouc, NB, he was the son of the late Dionus “Denis” and Zelica (Melanson) Babin.
Roger worked as a Pepsi Cola truck driver in Canada before moving his family to the US in 1965. From there he worked as a machinist at Reece Corporation for 18 + years. He later became a finish carpenter, it was his true passion, he could always be found tinkering in his workshop up until his recent illness.
Roger will be greatly missed by his wife, Lucille; his five daughters: Monique Babin Bennett (Wayne) of Maine, Diane Dubie (Fred), Gisèle Caisse (late James), Janice Lundberg (David), and Lorraine Aitchison (Edward) all of Massachusetts; his ten grandchildren: Roger, Danielle (Evan), Michael, Sean, Krista (James), George (Rachel), Jessica, April, Steven and Ryan; his nine great grandchildren: Paige, Ryleigh, Brielle, Cole, Chase, Parker, Owen, Danielle, and Jack; his sister: Rita (late Leonard) Boudreau of Shediac; his sister in law: Lucille of Dieppe and several nieces and nephews.
Roger was predeceased by his infant daughter: Susan; his infant great grandson: Everett; his brothers: Raymond, Leo (Elena), Anselme “Sam” (Joyce), and Emile (Anita); his sisters: Lorraine (Emile) Babin, and Stella (Neary) Lainey.
Visitations will take place on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Passage-Chartersville Funeral Cooperative (506) 857-1901, from 2 to 4 pm. Funeral service will follow at the Passage-Chartersville Funeral Chapel at 4 pm. Interment will be held at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society in memory of Roger.
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
363 Rue Amirault, Dieppe, NB E1A 1G1
(506) 857-1901
Lucille I am so so very sorry for your loss. He was a great man and I know he was a great husband too. He will be missed by all especially me. It has been a long time since we last seen each other but every time we did, it felt like we had never been apart. Love you my dear. My deepest sympathies you you and your family.
Aunt Lou, I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Roger. Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. He was always so welcoming to me and my family every time we would come visit in Canada. We will cherish the memories we have of him. Love Susan and Frank and Ashley,Nico,Frankie.
To the best Uncle. Will never forget all our laughs together. I love you all (especially ma tante Lou) and the whole family. Things will never be the same. Until we meet again….
Our sincere sympathy to you Loucille and family.Roger was such a great friend and will be missed by all.
Our deepest condolences to you Ma tante Lucille and to all your family.
So sorry we cannot be with you, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this painful time.
We will always cherish the memories we shared with Mon oncle Roger, especially when he would play his guitar and sing, he was so joyful and full of happyness.
Rest in peace Mon oncle Roger!
Love Diane Gallant, Pierre Lavoie & family