SAINT-LOUIS-DE-KENT, NB – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jacqueline Richard, 65, of Richibucto, announce her passing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Born in Saint-Louis-de-Kent on July 19, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Francois Richard and the late Alvina Daigle.

Jacqueline found her greatest happiness in simple pleasures. Sunny summer days at the beach, evenings by the campfire, and music that made her want to dance. Above all else, she cherished her family. She was a devoted mother and a beloved grandmother to her grandchildren and step-grandchildren, who fondly called her Grandma-LaLa. Kind, compassionate, and full of love, Jacqueline will be forever missed by those whose lives she touched.

Jacqueline leaves to mourn her special friend Bertin Gray; her daughter, Renée Richard Poirier (Steven) of Aldouane; her son, Christopher Kingsley (Angel) of Richibucto; her sisters, Juanita Poulin (Julien) of Bathurst and Paulette Maillet (Georges) of Saint-Louis-de-Kent; her brothers, Raymond Richard (Alberte), Donald Richard (Rose-Marie), and Jean-Nöel Richard (Anne-Marie) all of SaintLouis-de-Kent; her grandchildren Lucas, Scarlet and Amelia; her step-grandchildren Jasmyne, Jaden, Jackson, Jameson, Olivia, McKenna, Nova, Wesley and Maeve; as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto, and continue the following morning, Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until departure for the service. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Louis des Francais Roman Catholic Church in Saint-Louis-de-Kent.

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