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DESVEAUX, Marie Bernadette

Cheticamp

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Bernadette Desveaux, 80, on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the Foyer Pere Fiset, Cheticamp. Born on September 28, 1940, Bernadette was the daughter of the late Wilfred (à Damien) and the late Marie Zabeth Deveau of Cheticamp. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Alfred Desveaux; and children, Brenda (Blair) Pettipas and Brent. If you knew Bernadette, you knew that beyond her love for her husband and children was her deep rooted adoration for her grandchildren, Darren (Sharlene) and Daphne (Antwon); and additionally her great-grandchildren, Blair-marie, Roman and Beau, along with step greatgrandsons, Cole and Dawson. Nothing brought greater joy to her than the kids dropping by, whether it be for a bite to eat or to sit and chat for a while. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents Bernadette was predeceased by siblings, Damien (Huberte), Pierre (Shirley), and Ethel. Bernadette had a special way of putting everyone else before herself, always worrying more over the well-being of others before her own. She was hardworking, nurturing, caring and the greatest example of a wife, mother, friend and ‘Mémére’ to us all. We will always remember Bernadette for her selflessness, her wit and her way to make anyone feel welcome in her home. She possessed a great love for a fresh load of laundry hanging outside on the clothesline, endless telephone chats, the ‘specials’ on channel 28 and bingo every Monday and Friday night. Bernadette also loved nothing more than a drive through ‘the park’ and to ‘turn around’ on the wharf to see the boat. An avid baker and cook, Mémére had the ability to flip more pancakes than could feed the grand kids (and their friends), and her recipes were parallel to none. You never left her home hungry, whether you would be stopping by for a gab or a quick round of 200 all while the latest fiddle tunes filled the background over the radio. As a retired personal care worker, Bernadette spent her career working at the Foyer Pere Fiset and that came full circle when she was in the care of the nurses and staff in her last six months with us. She was deeply appreciative of every single gesture done for her, and was not shy of letting everyone know she was ‘treated like a queen’, and that is exactly what she was to us. Following her wishes, there will be no visitation or service. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude and thanks to both the staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital and Foyer Pere Fiset for caring and loving our Mémére as much as we did. We are forever grateful. Donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to the Foyer Pere Fiset. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Sunset Funeral Cooperative, Margaree Valley. Online condolences: www. sunsetfuneralco-op.com.

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