AUGUSTINE SR., KEPTIN PETER JOE - 1932-2011 - ELSIPOGTOG, NB- Peter Joe Augustine 79, of Elsipogtog passed away peacefully at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont Regional hospital on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Born in Elsipogtog (Big Cove) he was the son of the late Basil Joe and late Annie Tenas (Simon) Augustine. Peter Joe was a pastoral care worker for the sick and the dying in several aboriginal communities, and he was also a spiritual leader for over 60 years for wakes and funerals (traditional Micmac burials). He was the Keptin of the Micmac Grand Council of the Eastern Canada region for over 40 years, and was very proud to have lived to see the tradition being carried on by his eldest son; Keptin Noel Joe Augustine. Peter Joe will be sadly missed by his loving wife; Freda Augustine of Elsipogtog, three daughters; Gloria Ann Augustine of Elsipogtog, Marietta Augustine (Walter) of Elsipogtog and Elena Bernard (Jason) of Eskasoni, Five sons; Keptin Noel Joe Augustine (Eunice), Peter Joe Augustine Jr., Gary Joe Augustine (Eva), Brian Joe Augustine (Carla), Paul Joe Augustine (Carline) all of Elsipogtog, twenty nine grandchildren and forty eight great grand children and three great great grandchildren, one sister; Mary Jo Joseph (late Vincent) of Elsipogtog also several nieces and nephews. Peter Joe was predeceased by four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his sister; Philomene Levi, and two brothers; Leo Joe Augustine and John Joe Augustine.
Resting at his home at 103 Main Street, Elsipogtog with visitation beginning on Sunday, December 25th, 2011 at 2:00PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 at 1:00 PM, St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ste. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).