Antoine W. Daigle

RICHIBUCTO, NB – Antoine Daigle 86, of Richibucto passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste-Anne-de-Kent on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  Born in Pointe-Sapin, he was the son of the late William Daigle and late Melanise (Dugas) Daigle.  Before retiring, Antoine was a man of many talents, welder, pipefitter, fabricator to name a few.  Dad’s happiest moments was playing music for his family and friends. 

Antoine will be sadly missed by his six daughters, Linda Picard (Rob) of Dalmeny, SK, Denise Ouellette (Rheal) of Fort Mac, AB, Rachelle Guimond (Donald) of St. Louis, Nicole Van Stone (Ed) of Benalto, AB, Dominique Daigle (Mario) of Cocagne, Francine Lennox (Kendall) of Edson, AB; five sons, Moïse Daigle (Bonnie) of Calgary, AB, Normand Daigle (Irene) of Richibucto, Jean-Guy Daigle of Richibucto, Alain Daigle of Calgary, AB, Stéphane Daigle of St. Antoine; seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. 

He is also survived by one sister, Laurette Daigle of Quebec; one brother, Yvon Daigle (Viola) of Fredericton and many nieces and nephews. 

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lydia (Robichaud) Daigle; one sister, Juliette and three brothers, Emery, Moïse and Ovila. 

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 departure for the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:30 am, St. Louis de Gonzague Roman Catholic Church, Richibucto.  Donations in Antoine’s memory may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.  Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).