ALLAIN, AQUILA JOSEPH “A.J.” - Aquila "A.J." Allain, 85, of Moncton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 18, 1926 in Bouctouche, he was the son of the late Jim and Régina (Poirier) Allain. He worked as a cook for CN Rail and retired as chef cook at Red Lion Restaurant. In earlier years, he owned racing horses and had a strong passion for harness racing and his Montreal Canadiens. He was presiding judge at Brunswick Downs in the early to mid seventies. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 54 years, Yvette (Melanson); his two sons: Serge (Shelley) and Guy (Gisèle), both of Moncton; his four grandchildren: Christopher (Katie), Matthew (Sarah), Jennifer and Justin; two sisters: Mai Savoie (late Aldéo) of Bouctouche and Gloria MacMillan (Eddie) of Toronto, ON; one brother: Noël (late Laura) of Irishtown as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by several sisters, brothers, half-sisters and half-brothers.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral Home, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Christ-Roi R.C. Church, 300 Dominion Street, Moncton on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary cemetery, Dieppe. In memory of Aquila, a contribution to the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.frenettefuneralhome.com