Mrs. Julienne Caissie Blanchard, of Bathurst, wife of Lionel Blanchard and of the late Edmond Caissie, passed away Sunday May 17, 2020 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst at the age of 90.
Born in Chiasson Office, she was the daughter of the late Cléophas and Isabelle Chiasson.
Besides her husband of Bathurst, she is survived by three daughters: Alice Martin (Ken) of Bathurst, Yolande Caissie (Steven Tilbert) of Red Deer, AB and Anne (Léonard) of Bois-Gagnon.
Three sons: Georges (Lina Chiasson) of Dieppe, Cléo (Caroline White) of Bathurst and David (Sonya) of South Tetagouche.
11 grandchildren: Johanne, Marc, Michele, Luc, Tanya, Mathieu, Jessica, Venassa, Rebecca, Sophie and Ethan.
13 great-grandchildren: Kori, Jonathan, Jayme, Sarah, Emma, Ian, Samantha, Claire, Alyssa, Brooklynn, Deegan, Zuriih, Mia, and bébé Léo.
Many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Besides her first husband, Edmond, she was predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Elphège, Eugénie, Onile, Albertine, Napoléon, Jeannette, Roméo, Bernadette (baby), Lauzianne, Bernadette and one great-grandchild, Isabelle.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A private funeral service with the immediate family will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Julienne can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.