1963 - 2016

Beresford - Gilles Degrâce of Beresford, passed away on Monday November 7, 2016, at the age of 53, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.

Born in Saint John, NB, he was the son of Ronald and Géralda (Arseneau) Degrâce of Beresford.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Natasha Degrâce of St.John's, NF; one granddaughter, Aryanna; one adoptive son, Jean-Guy Degrâce and his two sons: Jean-François and Frederic; his daughter, Maryline and their mother, Melinda Doucet

One brother, Gino Degrâce (Sylvie Comeau) of Tremblay.  One sister, Monique DeGrâce (Bruno Frenette) of Bathurst. 

Two nieces: Véronique and Natacha; two nephews: Joey and Jean-Michel; his godfather and godmother: Plinio Pacon and Yvonne Frenette Pacon.  His good friend from Calgary, AB, Estina Rowe.  Several uncles, aunts and cousins.

He was predeceased by his spouse, Rose Mary Jenkins.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday afternoon November 11, 2016, at 4 p.m. from Saint-Nom-de-Jesus Church, Beresford.  

Donations in memory of Gilles may be made to Chaleur Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donors choice. 

Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home (www.mfheritage.com), Beresford.