1959 – 2026
Sainte-Marie-de-Kent, NB – Claudette Pellerin, 67, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre in Moncton.
Born in St-Paul, NB, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and the late Anna Lavoie (Leger).
She leaves behind her husband of 51 years: Roger Pellerin; her children: Ginette Doiron (Daniel) of Bouctouche, Ronald Pellerin (Ginette), Rachel Pellerin both of Sainte-Marie and Roberta Lavoie “godaughter/daughter” (Charles Larcenaire) of Grande-Digue; her siblings: Alyre Lavoie (late Maria) of St-Sosime, Ida Gallant (late Léandre) of Riverview, Jeannine Doucette (late Moïse) of Bouctouche, Jeannette LeBlanc (late Jean-Noël) of Cocagne, Raymond (Annette) of St-Antoine, Ronald of Ste-Marie-de-Kent, Stella Allain (Albeo) of St-Paul, Oscar (Anise) of St-Paul, Paul (Joanne) of Winchendon, Massachusetts; her grandchildren: Samuel (Cheyanne), Miguel, Sonia “Matty” (Danica), Kaliah and Liam; also by several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers: Lionel (late Florine), Benjamin “Ben” and Robert Lavoie; her sisters: Emma, Helena Melanson (late Leo), Thérèse (Armand Belliveau and late Yvon Richard).
After 19 years at Paturel Seafood, she found her true calling at “Le Phare des Services Communautaires” in Bouctouche, where she cherished the residents and coworkers who became her second family.
She generously gave her time to her community, volunteering with her church, the farmers’ market, and “ Souper Expo Kent”. As a founding member of Chase the Ace lottery, she helped support organizations within her parish.
She also treasured her bingo nights and the friendships she shared with her bingo family.
Visitation will be held at Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel slumber room in Sainte-Marie, on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. Funeral mass will follow at 7 pm in the church.
In memory of Claudette, a donation can be made to “Bourse des Chavaliers de Colomb, Conseil # 7948”, or to the “Le Phare Des Services Communautaires” in Bouctouche, or to a charity of your choice.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences below.
Arrangements under the professional care of
Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center, 3754 Route 134, Shediac Bridge, NB, (506) 532-1050.
