DAIGLE, JOHN - (1917-2009) - REXTON, NB - Mr. John Daigle, husband of the late Catherine Daigle, of Foyer Yvonnise, St. Gabriel and formerly of Rexton, passed away at the Moncton City Hospital, August 9th, 2009 at the age of 91. He was the son of the late Luke and Lucy (Richard) Daigle. He was a former member of the Rexton Golden Age Club and the Seafarers Union. Most of his working life was spent on the boats of the Great Lakes. In his retirement he enjoyed the outdoors and in particular fishing. He is survived by his stepchildren, Paul Robichaud (Rose) of Rexton, Ronald "Tut" Robichaud (Eleanor) of Port Hawkesbury, NS, Claire Murphy (Raymond) of Rexton, Nadia Guimond (late Frank) of Richibucto; seven grandchildren, Lisa, Carole, Sandy, Nancy, Tobi, Daniel, Farrah; six great grandchildren, Dawson, MacKenzie, Matthew, Emma, Maggie, André; one sister, Florence Johnson (late Gérard) of St. Louis de Kent, several nieces and nephews. Other than his wife Catherine, he was predeceased by his sisters, Mina Daigle, Margaret Daigle, Eva Girouard and Evelyn Elward. Visitation at Thompson's Funeral Home in Richibucto on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 from 7-9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, Rexton on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Unit or Rexton Area Health Care Foundation or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252), www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com