NEW GLASGOW – Joseph Phillip Noël Drapeau, 89, Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow formerly Montreal, Que., passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in the Manor.
Born in Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, Que., he was a son of the late Joseph Etienne and Marie Eugenie (Lavoie) Drapeau. Prior to retirement, Noël was employed as a carpenter for over 45 years in Montreal. Prior to moving to Glen Haven Manor, he faithfully attended Maranatha Bible Church, New Glasgow. Noël was a quiet, caring man who possessed a wonderful sense of humour and enduring faith in God. He is best described by his wife as a kind and loving, “perfect gentleman”.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; daughters, Guylaine (John) Pastuszko, Laval, Que.; Susie Drapeau (Eric), Dunham, Que.; Johanne Drapeau, Laval; Danielle (Normand) Hevey, Red Deer, Alta.; sons, Robert (Nancy) Drapeau, Stanley Bridge, P.E.I.; Paul (Nicole) Drapeau, L’Épiphanie, Que; several sisters and brothers; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by several sisters and brothers.
The family will receive visitors 10-10:50 a.m. Saturday in P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow from where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Stearns officiating. Interment will be in Lorne Street Cemetery, New Glasgow.
No flowers by request. Donations may be made in Noël’s memory to Maranatha Bible Church. www.pkmacdonald.ca