Bathurst - Jean Paul "J.P."  Picard, 75, of Centennial St., Bathurst, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2016, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a lengthy battle with illness.

Born in Campbellton, he was the son of the late Patrick and Blanche (Savoie) Picard.

He worked for over 25 years as the representative of Moosehead Brewery's until his retirement.  He was inducted into the NB Sports Hall of Fame and then twice in the Campbellton Sports Hall of Fame for individual Hockey and team category.

Besides his wife, Pauline (Pelletier) Picard, he is survived by one son, Dereck Patrick Picard of Halifax, NS.

Two brothers: Charlie Picard (Ursula) of Campbellton and Gilles Picard (Madeleine) of Kapuskasing, ON

Two sisters: Jeannine MacDonald (Rod) of Montreal and Louise Picard Caissie (Jacques) of Campbellton.

Several nieces and nephews.

He was prdeceased by two brothers: Claude and Guy.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at 4 p.m. from Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Bathurst. 

Donations in memory of Jean Paul may be made to the Kidney Foundation (Dialysis), Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of the donors choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com) Bathurst.

Arrangements are in the care of the Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com) Bathurst.