South Tetagouche, NB – Mrs. Stella Pitre, 80, wife of the late Aloysius "Allie" Pitre, of South Tetagouche, passed away on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.

Born in Nicholas Denys, she was the daughter of the late John and Olesine (Mainville) Pitre.

She is survived by seven children: Bruno (Diane) of Edmunston, NB, Jean-Guy (Monique) and Jocelyne Lavigne (Dennis) both of Bathurst, Daniel, Gilles and Sylvie Lavigne (Jerry) all of South Tetagouche and Colette Pitre (Danny) of St. Anne's.

9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Two sisters:  Martine Pitre and Brigitte Pitre both of Montréal, Qc.

One brother Jean Pitre (Noëlla) of Ste. Rosette.

Several nieces and nephews.

She was pre-deceased by a daughter, Marie and a son, Fernand.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  A Memorial Service will be celebrated from Elhatton's Funeral Home Chapel, Bathurst, on Friday January 25, 2019, at 3 p.m.

Donations in memory of Stella may be made to the SPCA, or a charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com).