1935 - 2013

South Tetagouche, N.B. - Gerard Pitre, 77, of South Tetagouche, passed away Monday (February 25, 2013) at the Laval Hospital in Ste Foy, Que.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Dennis and Philomène (Daigle) Pitre.

He worked for the NB Department of Natural Resources as a Game Warden for most of his life.

Besides his wife, Adeline (Legacy) Pitre and his step-mother, Macrena Pitre of South Tetagoche, he is survived by three sons:  Daniel (Nathalie Pitre), Perry (Debbie Imhoff) and Maurice (Veronica Huard) all of South Tetagouche.

One daughter, Nicole Pitre (Francois Roy) of Bathurst.

5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

One brother, Cajetin Pitre of Sudbury, Ont.

Two step-brothers:  Rhéal Pitre (Caroline (Bertin) of Beresford and Raymond Pitre (Lucienne Legacé) of South Tetagouche.

Four step-sisters:  Margaret Comeau (Emile) of Beresford, Theresa Henry (Stuart), Monique Pitre (Jean-Guy) both of South Tetagouche and Jackie Imhoff (Raymond) of Sussex. Several nieces and nephews.

He was pre-deceased by a brother, Alphée Smith and a sister, Léona Bertin.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday (March 6, 2013) from Holy Family Church, Bathurst. 

Donations in memory of Gerard may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favorite charity. 

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