ARSENAULT, NÉLIDA - Nélida Arsenault, 93, of Saint-Antoine, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Foyer Saint-Antoine where she resided. Born on June 7, 1919 in Saint-Antoine, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Cormier) Léger. She is survived by three daughters: Wilma Melanson, Gloria Roy (Omer) and Jeannine Gauvin, all of Leominster, Mass.; two sons: Levi (Diane Robichaud) and Donald (Simone), both of Saint-Antoine, one brother, Levi Léger of Saint-Antoine; eight grandchildren: Mark, Daniel, Yves, Alain, Carole, Monique, Debbie and Derrick; three great-grandchildren: Kaylen, Nathan and Jack, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henri (1968); one son, Paul; three sisters: Wilma, Florine and Lina, as well as one brother, Léo.
The family will receive condolences at Saint-Antoine L'Ermite R.C. Church Slumber Room in Saint-Antoine. Visiting hours are on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday September 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral mass celebrated at 11 p.m. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In memory of Nélida, a contribution to the Foyer Saint-Antoine would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Frenette Funeral Home, Moncton (858-1900). www.frenettefuneralhome.com