Vincent Valentine, formerly of King Ave., Bathurst, passed away on Saturday March 3, 2018, at the Foyer Notre Dame de Lourdes, Bathurst, at the age of 89.

Born in St-Justin, QC, he was the son of the late Gabriel and Ruth Elizabeth (Barnes) Valentine.

Vincent was a graduate of McGill University in Mechanical Engineering and from Nova Scotia Tech in Civil Engineering and was a Design Associate in Edmonston.  He came to Bathurst in 1959 and worked for the former Connolly Construction & took over the business with his partner Jim Gavin until his retirement.  He designed the Holy Family Church and Keystone Place to name a few.

He is survived by three children: Gloria Tocher (Mark) of Virginia Beach, USA, Peter Valentine (Trudy) of Halifax and Mark Valentine of North Bay, ON.  Three grandchildren.

Two brothers:  Leo Valentine of Chilliwack, BC and Rolland "Rolly" Valentine (Mary) of Abbotsford, BC.  Several nieces and nephews.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  Funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. from Elhatton Funeral Home Chapel, Bathurst.  www.elhatton.com