Yvon Despres
1936-2024
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Yvon Despres, 87, of Bouctouche Sud, passed away peacefully on Tuesday
July 23, 2024 at the Stella Maris de Kent Hospital,
Sainte-Anne-de-Kent. He was married to the late Lucie (Gallant)
Despres (2019). Born in Bouctouche, he was the son of the late
Frederick «Fred» and the late Marie-Rose (Léger)
Despres.
He will be sadly missed by his two sons; Maurice (Judy) of Saint-Thomas-de-Kent, Charles (Diane) of Leominster, MA, his six grandchildren; Mathew, Corey, Amanda, Chantal, Jimmy, Nicole and his five great grandchildren; Kayla, Paisley, Connor, Emerin and Bridgets. He also leaves to mourn two sisters; Yvonne Hébert of Grande-Digue, Rosemonde Dionne of Saint-Gregoire, one brother; Alyre (Marguerite) of Cocagne as well as several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by two sisters; Bernice, Alfreda and two brothers; Oscar and Normand.
Visitations will be held at Maillet Funeral Home, 29 rue de l’église, Bouctouche on Monday July 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Saint-Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church, Bouctouche on Monday July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm with interment in the parish cemetery.
In Yvon’s memory, donations may be made to parish.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral Home, Bouctouche.
He will be sadly missed by his two sons; Maurice (Judy) of Saint-Thomas-de-Kent, Charles (Diane) of Leominster, MA, his six grandchildren; Mathew, Corey, Amanda, Chantal, Jimmy, Nicole and his five great grandchildren; Kayla, Paisley, Connor, Emerin and Bridgets. He also leaves to mourn two sisters; Yvonne Hébert of Grande-Digue, Rosemonde Dionne of Saint-Gregoire, one brother; Alyre (Marguerite) of Cocagne as well as several nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by two sisters; Bernice, Alfreda and two brothers; Oscar and Normand.
Visitations will be held at Maillet Funeral Home, 29 rue de l’église, Bouctouche on Monday July 29, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:45 pm. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Saint-Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church, Bouctouche on Monday July 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm with interment in the parish cemetery.
In Yvon’s memory, donations may be made to parish.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Maillet Funeral Home, Bouctouche.
www.mailletfuneralhome.com
Service Date
Monday, July 29, 2024