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Reina Kavanagh-Daigle

1921-2017

Reina Kavanagh-Daigle

REXTON, NB – Reina Kavanagh-Daigle passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 95 on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Villa Maria, Saint-Louis-de-Kent where she resided for many years.  Born in Village Saint Pierre, she was the daughter of the late Pierre Richard and late Alma (Arsenault) Richard.  Before retiring, she was a school teacher.  She attended the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the CWL. 

Reina will be sadly missed by her daughter, Mary Simmons (Dave) of Colorado Springs; three sons, Peter Kavanagh (Joyce) of Woodstock, Terrence Kavangh (Cathy) of Richibucto, Kevin Kavanagh (Niki) of Miramichi. 

She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Aurelie Richard (late Lloyd), Collette Richard (late Norman); daughter-in-law, Rita Kavanagh (late Joe); five step-children, Louis Daigle (Patricia McGuinness), Joan Duggan (Gerry), Marguerite Paquette (Pierre), Annette Brideau (Paul), Eugene Daigle; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Reina was predeceased by 1st husband, Frank "Chappy" Kavanagh (1975), 2nd  husband, Martial Daigle (2009); son, Joe; brothers, Norman, Lloyd, infant Lloyd, at birth François and sister, Lillian Poirier. 

Visitation will be held at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Thursday at 9:00 am until time of the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:30 am, Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Rexton.  Donations in Reina’s memory made to the Rexton CWL or Villa Maria would be appreciated by the family.  

The family would like to thank the staff of the Villa Maria for their excellent care, Dr. André Boucher, Dr. Pierre LeBlanc, Dr. Michelle LeBlanc and staff of Stella Maris Hospital also for their care and kindness and the staff at Thompson’s Funeral Home for the wonderful care and services.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).

Service Date
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Service Time
10:30 am
Service Location
Immaculate Concepiton Roman Catholic Church, Rexton

Visitation
Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Thursday at 9:00 am until time of the funeral.
Visitation Location
Thompson's Funeral Home, Richibucto

Requested Charity
Rexton CWL or the Villa Maria