Bathurst - Thomas "Tommy" Lavigne, formerly of South Bathurst, passed away on Saturday, July 1st following a brief battle with cancer at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 75.

Born in Bathurst, Tommy was the son of the late William T. and Elizabeth (Duclos) Lavigne.

He is survived by three brothers: Maynard (Jessie), David (Pam Elliot) and Omer all of Bathurst and one sister, Patrina Hofmann (Werner) of Montreal, Que. Many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by six brothers: Cletus, Edgar, Elmer, Alvin, Norman, Tommy (in infancy) and our sisters: Agnita, Robina, Marjorie and Gloria.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Elhattons Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday July 6, 2017 at 2 p.m.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Palliative Care unit and Residence Boudreau for the excellent care provided.

Donations in memory of Tommy can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

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