Dorine Mazerolle, 94, wife of the late Blair Mazerolle of Villa duRepos, Moncton, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the Villa. Born June 2, 1916 in Shediac, she was the daughter of the late Pierre and Alice (LeBlanc) Landry. She is survived by her three children: Francine LeBlanc (Tipper) of Moncton, Robert (Teresa) of Montréal; Gérald (Carole-Ann) also of Moncton, a beloved sister, Marie-Anne Gaudet (late Louis) of Moncton; three brothers: Émile "Amos" (Helen 'Cubby') and Robert (Audrey) both of Moncton, Charles "Chuck" (Vera) of Orangeville, ON; eleven grandchildren: Kelli-Lynne Tayor (Hyslop), Kerri-Josette Howell, Cecil-Blair Hyslop, Francoise Mazerolle-Young, Julien Young, Martin Leblanc, René LeBlanc, Claire LeBlanc, Mathieu Mazerolle, Maryse Mazerolle-Becket, Isabella Mazerolle; six great-grandchildren: Josie, Emma, Noah, Mitchell, Jessie, and Sébastien. Besides her husband, who died in 1976, Dorine is predeceased by two daughters: Josette Hyslop and Yvel (married to Steve Young); a sister, Sr. Pauline Landry, NDSC; and three brothers: Pierre "Gerry", (late Venette), Ronald (Shirley), and Daniel Landry. In the span of her life, Dorine was a daughter (particularly devoted to her father, Pierre Landry), a student (partly raised in Maine), a happy wife to the well known commercial artist Blair Mazerolle, a loving and guiding mother to 5 children, a hat maker, a community activist, a long-time choralist with La chorale l'Assomption, a theatrical make-up artist (Stage Door '56), an accomplished potter, a librarian at l'Université de Moncton, and a tour guide at Le Musée Acadien, where hundreds of tourist got her unofficial version the history of Acadiens. Dorine was employed for over 40 years at the Université de Moncton, where she was beloved by students at the Bibliothèque Champlain, at la Bibliothèque du Commerce and at la Bibliothèque de la faculté du Droit.. The late night study shift of the first generation of Acadian lawyers were nourished on her famous brownies, and many considered her a second mother. Although bereaved at the sad death of two daughters, she enjoyed family life centered upon the celebrations of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. She especially managed the famous family cottage at Cap des Caissie, where her spirit will certainly continue to inhabit. The family is particularly indebted to the staff of Unit 500 at Villa du Repos for the exceptional care afforded. Beyond that, the love and tenderness given goes beyond what can be repaid.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette's Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900). Visiting hours Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9:30 until departure (10:30). The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Moncton, on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Dorine, a contribution to the Foundation Providence (Villa du Repos) would be appreciated. www.frenettefuneralhome.com