Bathurst – Evelyn Chamberlain, 64, wife of the late Paul Bernard, of Bathurst and formerly of South Tatagouche, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday April 8, 2017 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital.

Born in South Tetagouche, she was the daughter of the late Frederique and Florence (Pitre) Chamberlain.

She is survived by two daughters: Pauline Vienneau (Gilles Duguay) of South Tetagouche and Francine Chamberlain (John Paul Gavin) of Windsor, ON.

Ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.

A special friend, Lorne Dea of Bathurst.

One brother, Omer Chamberlain (Marcie Frenette) of Bathurst.  Five sisters:  Thérèse Chamberlain of Miramichi Road, Angela "Angie" Boyd (Mack) of Dunlop, Adeline "Lynn" Daigle (Darren) of Rough Waters, Evangeline Chamberlain and Desneige Chamberlain both of Bathurst.  Several nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by one sister, Leona.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday afternoon April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from Holy Family Church, Bathurst.  Donations in memory of Evelyn, donations to the Diabetes Association or a favorite charity.