Bathurst - Eldridge Fournier, 96, of the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit, Bathurst, passed away peacefully at his residence, on Friday (October 26, 2007). Eldridge "Al", a native of Bathurst, served in World War II with the Royal Canadian Army and was a member of the Herman J. Good, V.C. Br. 18, Bathurst. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Dorothy (Sargent) Fournier. He is survived by: One son: Robert Fournier (Grace Doucet) of Lachine, Que. Two sisters: Marie Kay and Bernice Bainton, both of Mississauga, ON Daughter-in-law: Lorraine Thayer (late Freddy) of Yarmouth, Mass, USA 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Besides his wife, he was pre-deceased by a son; Freddy, sister; Ernestine, 6 brothers; Alonzo "Smiler", James, Sylvernus, Francis, Linus and Jarvis. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday (November 3, 2007) at 2:00 p.m. from Elhatton's Funeral Home Chapel, St. George St., Bathurst. Burial will be in the Holy Family Cemetery. A Legion Service will be held in conjunction with the Memorial Service. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.