Bathurst - Harvey Roussel of Fairway Court, Bathurst, passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 85 after a brief illness.
Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Lazarre Roussel (former chief of police of Bathurst) and the late Mary Jane Robichaud.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Laurette (Doucet) Roussel and one son, Jacques (Heather) of Bathurst.
Two grandchildren: Maxime Breau Roussel (Véronique) and David Alexandre Roussel (Gabrielle).
Two sisters: Lorraine Boudreau (late Bernie) of Fredericton and Theresa "Tessie" Harrison (late Jack) of Dorchester, ON. Several nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by three brothers: Omer, Alfred, Charles Augustin "Gus" and four sisters: Albertine, Géraldine, Rita and Alice.
Harvey was a great hockey player and was a member of the Bathurst Papermakers teams from the late 1950's, early 60's. He also played for and coached the Tracadie Alpines in the early 70's.
He was an excellent businessman as he and Laurette opened the first drug store in the Acadian Peninsula (Roussel Pharmacy) located in Tracadie. This thriving business went on to become Jean Coutu Pharmacy. A second store was opened in Caraquet later on.
During the 70's & 80's he was a member of the Tracadie Town Council, also on the board of the Villa St-Joseph Nursing Home, past president of the NB Hospital Association and was active in several other groups & associations.
Harvey was an avid golfer, never missing a men’s night & snowmobiler up until his passing. He loved the woods as he spent countless days at his camp with family and friends.
As per Dad's wishes, there will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday January 12th, 2017 at 2 p.m. from Holy Family Church, Bathurst, with a reception to follow in the Church basement. Donations in memory of Harvey may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donors choice. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.
