1918 - 2016

Bathurst - Mrs. Marie Christie, wife of Leonard Christie, of Boucher Dr., Bathurst, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 98.

Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Hachey) Melanson.

She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Besides her husband of 78 years, she is survived by her one daughter, Mabel Thibeault (late John) of Bathurst.

Four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters.  Several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 4 p. m. from Holy Family Church, Bathurst. 

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

Donations in memory of Marie may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital or a charity of the donors choice.