1947 – 2026
Moncton, NB – Élodie Richard, 79, passed away peacefully at the Villa du Repos in Moncton, on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, after a lengthy illness with dementia, she was formerly a resident of Dieppe.
Born in St-Ignace, NB, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Viola Léger (Richard).
Élodie will be greatly missed by her husband, Arthur Richard; her children: Pierre (Pauline) and Hélène (Mario); her grandchildren: Danika (Devyn), Josée, Denis, Vanessa and Renelle; her brother, Dolphée Léger (late Irma); her sisters: Louise Chevarie (late Odilon), Aurore Thibodeau (Emile) and Dorina LeBlanc (Albert).
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Anna.
Élodie was a stay-at-home mom and a loving wife. She had a big sensitive heart and soul and always had a special love for children. She was very physically active, enjoyed planning special family gatherings and loved all holidays. For many years she looked after two children whom she loved as much as her own who occupied a big part of her heart & life even after they no longer needed care (Elaine Dallaire and the late Elliott Dallaire). As her children grew older, she worked at Sunny Brae Laundry for several years as well as at Le Platinum Daycare. She leaves a big void in the family and will always be remembered.
Visitation will be held from Passage-Chartersville, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB, (506) 857-1901, on Friday, July 24th, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am, followed by the funeral mass at Ste-Thérèse RC Church, Dieppe, NB, at 11:30 am.
Burial will take place in the Passage-Chartersville Columbarium, Dieppe, NB.
In memory of Élodie, a donation can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or to a charity of your choice.
The family invites you to sign a book of condolences at: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.
Arrangements under the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center.
