Nepisiguit Falls, NB – Mrs. Blanche Lyons,  65, wife of Benoit Lyons, of Nepisiguit Falls, NB, passed away accidentally near California Lake, Northumberland County on Sunday, May 23, 2010. 

Born in Rough Waters, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Pelletier) Lavigne.

Blanche worked for Northern Telecom in Montreal for over 30 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by:

3 brothers:

Gérald of Nepisiguit Falls, NB

Gordon (May) of Saint John, NB

Wesley (Marilyn) of South Tetagouche, NB

7 sisters:

Rita Lavigne,

May Lavigne and

Estelle Lavigne all of Nepisiguit Falls, NB

Anita Coté,

Norma Berri (Tony) and

Géraldine Gendron (Georges) all of Montreal, Quebec

Yvonne Vienneau (Livain) of Rough Waters, NB

Many nieces and nephews.

The family has requested that no visitation or service will be held.

Donations in memory of Blanche may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.