Beresford - Eric Pitre, husband of Doris (Doucet) Pitre of Beresford, passed away on Monday April 24, 2017, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 77.
Born in Beresford, he was the son of the late Octave and Alice (Aubé) Pitre.
He was retired after 35 years of service from the former Brunswick Mines, member of the Volunteer Fire Department of Beresford for over 25 years and 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 8189, Beresford.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four children: Daniel (Lucia) of Beresford, Kevin (Patricia Carrier) of Ajax, Ont., Brian de St-Marie-de-Kent and Monique Pitre (Patrice Comeau) of Québec, Que.
Four grandchildren: Danica, Joël, Sasha and Joshua.
One brother, Donald Pitre (Marcella) of Beresford and one sister, Gloria Pitre of Gatineau, Que. Several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by seven brothers and sisters: Mildred, Martin, Violette, Alonzo, Jeannine, Norbert and Lévis.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Heritage Funeral Home (www.mfheritage.com), Beresford, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday, from 2 p.m. until time of Funeral. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday afternoon April 28, 2017, at 4 p.m. from Église St-Nom-de-Jésus in Beresford.
Donations in memory of Eric can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donors choice.
