Calixte Robichaud
Calixte Robichaud 1919 - 2008 Calixte Robichaud, 88, husband of Lydia (Maillet) Robichaud, and of St. Louis de Kent, passed away at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste. Anne de Kent on Tuesday July 1st, 2008. Born in St. Louis de Kent he was the son of the late Phillippe Robichaud and the late Olympe (Robichaud) Robichaud. Calixte was retired but had been a machine operator/supervisor for Continental Can Co. in Toronto Ontario for 27 years. He was a member of the Canadian Legion Br. No. 30 and the St. Louis Golden Age Club. He also served over seas during WWII with Regiment De Maisoneuve. He loved hunting and especially fishing, sitting for hours at his favorite spots on the St. Louis River. He also enjoyed many other activities with his wife and best friend Lydia. Activities including clam digging, walking, biking, cross country skiing, dancing (always arguing who had the right step!), cribbage, and watching his favorite team the "Blue Jays". He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Lydia; his children Bertrand (Christine), Edmonton, Alberta, Gilles (Gail), St. Charles, Gabrielle (Wade) Cornell, Brooklyn, NS, Donna, St. Louis de Kent; his grandchildren, Stephanie, David, Melissa, Jennifer, Phillip; his greatgrandchildren, Myrissa & Julian; and several nieces & nephews. Calixte was the last surviving member of his immediate family, predeceased by five sisters, Théotiste, Jane, Louise, Eva & Sophie; three brothers, Johnny, Philippe & Gilbert. Resting at Thompson Memorial Home, St. Louis de Kent with visitation on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 and on Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the funeral. Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Louis des Francais Roman Catholic Church, St. Louis de Kent on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 at 11:00am. Special thanks to Dr. McCleave and the staff of the Stella Maris Hospital. Arrangements in care of Thompson's Funeral, Richibucto (523-4252) www.thompsonsfuneralhome.com


