SAINT-LOUIS-DE-KENT, NB - Victorine (Kay) Vautour 75, of Saint-Louis-de-Kent passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste.-Anne-de-Kent on Saturday, February 16, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer.   

Born in Baie-Ste-Anne, NB she was the daughter of the late Victor and late Julie (Duplessis) Durelle. Before retiring, Victorine was employed as a teacher.  She was a member of St. Louis des Français Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-de-Kent. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, knitting, and the company of many friends. Her door was always open and everyone was greeted with a smile and a cup of tea. 

Victorine will be sadly missed by her son; Adrien Vautour of Lower South River, Antigonish, NS, three grandchildren; Marc, Melissa, Zacharie and two great grandchildren; Zavier and Kaylee. 

Victorine is also survived by three sisters; Lydia MacKay (Ken) of Ottawa, Marie LeGresley (late Allard) of Neguac, Esther Mahoney (Burton) of Miramichi, four brothers; Albert Durelle (Mélinda) of Neguac, John Durelle (Tina) of Tracadie, Victor Durelle (Thérèse) of Neguac, Marc Durelle (Alta) of Saint John and several nieces and nephews. 

Victorine was predeceased by her parents, her husband; Placide Vautour, two sons; Claude (infant), Cyrille, two sisters; Dora,Geraldine and five brothers; Raymond, Claude, Leonard, Aurèle and Julien. 

Resting at Thompson Memorial Home, Saint-Louis-de-Kent with visitation on Monday from 7-9 pm, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Wednesday at 2:00 pm until departure for the funeral.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 4:00 pm, St. Louis des Français Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-de-Kent.  Donations in Victorine's memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.