SAINT-LOUIS-DE-KENT, NB – Paul Vautour, 70, of Saint-Louis-de-Kent, passed away peacefully after a long battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.  Born in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Ulysse Vautour and the late Irène (Arsenault) Vautour.

Before retiring, Paul, a kind and gentle soul, worked at Premier Tech, operating an excavator for over 37 years. He enjoyed creating canvas paintings and cherished his pets, Lucy, Enzo, Ava, Link, and Mia.

Paul will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Vautour; his children, Maurice Vautour (Tina) of St. Louis, Marc Vautour of Miramichi and Simonne Vautour (Paul) of St. Louis; his grandchildren, Katelyn, Trinity and Jacob; his brother, Claude Vautour (Anne-Marie) of St. Louis; as well as by many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by three siblings, Diane Richard, Roger Vautour and Donald Vautour.

As per Paul’s wishes, there will be no Funeral Mass. Visitations will be held at Thompson Memorial Home, St. Louis, on Monday,September 9, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 pm and from 7:00 until Prayers at 8:30 pm. 

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the Dr. George-L.-Dumont Oncology Team and Dr. Patrice Landry for their exceptional care and support during Paul’s stay.

Arrangements are in the professional care of Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto (506) 523-4252.