It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing of Claudette Dugas, wife of René Dugas, which occurred at the Villa Sormany, Robertville on Monday January 17, 2022 at the age of 79.

Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter to the late Benoit and Léona (Boudreau) Hachey.

She leaves behind two sons: Luc (Karine) Dugas of Bathurst and Paul (Kristal) Dugas of Nova Scotia.

Three grandchildren: Bowen, Jaxon and Ryan.

She also leaves behind her brothers and sisters: Denise Haché (Gilles), Aurele Hachey (Georgette) and Ben Hachey Jr. (Joan) all of Bathurst, Jeannine Hachey (Conrad Baron) of Gatineau, QC, and Nicole O'Neil (Donald) of Fort McMurray, AB. Sister-in-law Christine Hachey of Quebec.

Several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother Bill.

A graveside service will be held Friday August 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Claudette may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada or a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), of Bathurst.