ROBICHAUD, ERNEST F. - 1924 - 2012 - Ernest F. Robichaud, 88 of Résidence Au Benaise, Saint-Antoine and formerly of Renaud's Mill, passed away peacefully at the residence after a brief illness on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012. He was married to the late Lina (LeBlanc) (1987). Born in Saint-Antoine on March 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Francois and the late Cécile (Breau) Robichaud. Ernest was a carpenter by trade; he worked as an inspector for Kent Homes Bouctouche for several years, and also did maintenance for the Filles de Jésus on Elmwood Dr., Moncton. He was a member of the Saint-Antoine Golden Age Club, and served on the town council for 8 years. He will be sadly missed by his special friend Susan Gaudet of Saint-Antoine, a special niece Rosemonde Léger, and several other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his five sisters; Flora, Hélène, Marguerite, Eva, and Ida and his three brothers, Fabien, Francois and Alfred.
Visitations will be held at the Saint-Antoine l'Ermite Roman Catholic Church Slumber Room, Saint-Antoine on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 5:30 to 6:45 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at the Saint-Antoine Church on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm with interment in the parish cemetery. In Ernest's memory donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Résidence Au Benaise, Saint-Antoine. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral Home, Bouctouche. www.mailletfuneralhome.ca