DAIGLE, MARTIAL HENRI - (1914-2009) - RICHIBUCTO, NB - Martial Daigle, 95, of Richibucto passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at La Villa Maria, St. Louis de Kent on Saturday, December 19th, 2009. Born in Richibucto he was the son of the late Jacques and Agnes (Turmel) Daigle. Martial worked as a fisherman for over 55 years and retired at the age of 72. He was the Richibucto Harbor Master for many years. He was a honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, Richibucto Golden Age Club, he was the last surviving founding member and past president of the Richibucto Coop, and a strong member of the Conservative Party. He was a "Bon Vivant" and enjoyed life to the fullest, especially fishing and hunting. Martial will be sadly missed by his wife of 23 years; Reina (Richard) Daigle, daughters; Joan (Gerald Duggan) of Montreal, Marguerite (Pierre Paquette) of Richibucto, Annette (Paul Brideau) of Richibucto, sons; Louis (Patricia) of Montreal, Eugene of Moncton, nine grandchildren; Lynda, Mark, Michele, Rob, Geneviève, Pierre-Emile, Louise, Eric, Alexandre; and fifteen great grandchildren; last surviving sister; Lucie Rioux, age 102 of Richibucto, and several nieces and nephews. Martial was predeceased by his first wife; Bella (Daigle) Daigle, his sisters; Louise Leger (late Tim), Thérèse Richard (late Leo), Marguerite Sawyer (late Fidele) and his brother; Roger (late Alma). Resting at Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto with visitation on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Wednesday at 1:30 until departure for the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm. Interment will be in the Aldouane Roman Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252), www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com