Yvon Gionet

RICHIBUCTO, NB – It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Yvon Gionet 66, of Richibucto at the Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital Center in Moncton on Thursday, Feburary 16, 2017.  Born in Rexton, he was the son of the late Simon Gionet and late Yvonne (Robichaud) Gionet.  

Yvon will be sadly missed by his two sisters, Anne Marie Robichaud (Joseph) of Richibucto, Simonne Gionet of Rexton; one brother, Fernand Gionet (Eva) of St. Ignace; brother-in-law, Paul Mazerolle (late Andrea) of Irishtown and also his nieces and nephews; Renaud, Mathieu, Nathalie, Julien, Jean-Marc, Edmée, Daniel and Isabelle that were very important to him. 

Besides his parents, Yvon was predeceased by one sister, Andrea and one great nephew, Francis. 

Visitation will be held at Thompson`s Funeral Home in Richibucto on Tuesday from 2:00 pm until departure for the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm, St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto.  In Yvon`s memory, donations to the charity of the donor`s choice or an act of kindness would be appreciated by the family.  Special thank you to the doctors and staff in the Intensive Care Unit at the Dumont Hospital for the excellent care they provided to Yvon and also to his special neighbor, Junior Vautour.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson`s Funeral Home Richibucto (523-4252).