Claudette Vienneau, of Rough Waters Dr., Bathurst, passed away Saturday, June 2nd at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst at the age of 77.
Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Eva (nee Boucher) Vienneau of Rough Waters.
She is survived by her loving nephew Denis Claude Eric (Tanya) Jennings of Saint John, NB.
Two sisters: Genevieve (John Grasby) of Calgary, AB, and Irene (late Jean Larouche) of Port Cartier, QC and three brothers: Louis (Denise) and Claude (Grace) both of Bathurst, Eric (Mary) of Halifax, NS and sister in-law Monique of Bathurst.
Besides her parents she was predeceased by her siblings: Aurele (Eileen), Kenneth (Marie), Vincent (May 29, 2018) (Martha), Kathleen (Harry Gammon), Eloi (Monique), and Jeanne (Ellis Jennings).
She is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and their families.
Claudette worked in the accounting department at the Eddy Group prior to her retirement. She will be remembered as a very kind and caring person, always putting others above herself.
Claudette lived at home with her parents, caring for both in their final years. Her giving nature continued in later years as she provided comfort and care for her brother-in-law Ellis and sister Jeanne in their time of need.
Claudette helped raise her nephew Denis and was like a second mother. She enjoyed visiting Denis and Tanya in Saint John a few times a year and visiting her family in Port Cartier, QC. Claudette routinely enjoyed gatherings with friends and family, going to bingo and card games with her cousin Gladys and friend Stella. She was a life time member of Mount Carmel Church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Chiasson and the staff at the ICU unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital. Claudette spoke highly of the care she received and their kindness during her time there.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday, June 9th at 10 a.m. from Elhatton Funeral Home Chapel (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.
In memory of Claudette, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.
