Michael Sanipass
1931-2017
ELSIPOGTOG, NB – Michael Sanipass 86, of Elsipogtog passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste-Anne-de-Kent on Monday, September 18, 2017. Born in Eel Ground, NB he was the son of the late Henry Sanipass and late Sara (Ward) Sanipass. Michael was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 30, in Richibucto, he also served overseas in the Korean War from 1950-1953. Before retiring, he was employed as a custodian for 25 years.
Michael will be sadly missed by his four daughters, Maria Augustine (Bryan Simon) of Bouctouche, Anna Sanipass (Arthur Levi), Beverly Sanipass (Paul Stephen Francis), Catherine Tomah (Jason) all of Elsipogtog; four sons, Michael Jr., Claude, Joseph (Angela), Darrell (Mary Dedam) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great grandchildren.
He is also survived by one sister, Freda Francis (James) of Elsipogtog, many nieces, nephews; Godchildren, Allan Peters and Rena Simon.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Doreen (Simon) Sanipass; three sons, Daniel, Donald, Peter; five grandchildren, Radley Sanipass, Jesse Sanipass, Tiffany Sanipass, Belinda Augustine, Katlin Sanipass; one brother, David and one sister, Margaret Dedam.
Visitation will be held at 511 Graham Road, Elsipogtog beginning on Saturday at 2:00pm until time of the funeral. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10:30 am, St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church, Elsipogtog. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).