DOUCET, CD; B. RONALD WWII Army Veteran, RCA - The death of Ron Doucet occurred at the Ridgewood Veterans Wing on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in his 94th year. He was born in Bathurst, NB the husband of the late Barbara U. (Shea) Doucet and was a son of the late J. Benedict and Ethel M. (Comeau) Doucet. Ron began his military career enlisting in the Army in 1939 until 1945 during which time he served overseas for 2 ½ years in UK, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He continued with the reserves rising to the rank of Lt. Col. Commanding Officer of 31st Service Battalion (Saint John). Ron was a long-time member of St. Pius X Parish and a life time Member of Legion Branch # 14 & # 64. He also served on the Board of Governors of the Corp. of Commissionaires, the Last Post Fund and volunteered with many organizations. He is survived by Brian Doucet of Guelph Ont.; Barbara “Ginger” (Robert) Tremblay of Rockwood, Ont.; Terrence (Heather) Doucet of Montreal, QC and Kevin Doucet of Vancouver, BC. Also survived by sisters Teresa (Ron) Corbin of Saint John, NB; Irene Kennedy of Burnaby, BC; five grandchildren: Amy (Michael) Schuster, Heidi Doucet, Jason Doucet, Alan Doucet and Sylvie Tremblay as well as three great grandchildren: Cameron Doucet, Ben Schuster and Natalie Schuster. In addition to his wife and parents Ron was predeceased by one brother Brian Doucet and one sister Helena Bent.
Resting at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo Street, Saint John, (634-1965) with visiting on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from St. Pius X, 316 Somerset Street, at 9:00 AM followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations to the Romero House or a charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and remembrances may be placed at www.fitzpatrickfh.com