Continuation of tree (8th child of Jerome Pitre/Marguerite Lagace); all known surname descendants:
9 Denis Pitre b: 2 July 1911 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 14 July 1966 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB (skull fracture; fell from steps)
+Marie Philomene Daigle b: 31 May 1917 S. Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; m: 22 March 1934 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB [Samuel/Valerie Vienneau]; d: 2 February 1939 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB
10 Leona Pitre b: Abt. 1934 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; d: 19 April 2008 St. John, St. John, NB
+Rheal Bertin b: Abt. 1934 Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 24 April 1956 Ste. Famille, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Alexandre/Laurina Arsenault]; d: 8 September 2015 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Joseph Gerard Pitre b: Abt. 1935 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; d: 25 February 2013 Ste. Foy, QUE
+Adeline Legacy b: Abt. 1946 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; m: 26 July 1964 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Wilfrid/Marie Malvina Pitre]; d: Aft. February 2013
10 Joseph Alphee Pitre (aka Smith) b: Abt. 1938 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; d: 28 November 2012 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Marie Yvonne Lagace b: Abt. 1945 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; m: 27 February 1965 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Wilfred/Lauza Comeau]
10 Cajetan Pitre d: Bet. February 2013- April 2018 Sudbury, ONT
*2nd Wife of Denis Pitre:
+Macrina Gauthier b: 21 September 1927 South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; m: 17 September 1946 Ste. Famille, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Albert/Catherine Gauthier]; d: 14 April 2018 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Margaret Marie Pitre b: Abt. 1947 S. Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB; d: Aft. April 2018
+Emilien Comeau b: Abt. 1939 Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: unknown [Cleophas/Amanda Roy]
*2nd Husband of Margaret Marie Pitre:
+Jean Claude Arseneau
10 Raymond Pitre b: Abt. 1948 West Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: Aft. April 2018
+Helen Flannery b: Abt. 1947 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 19 October 1968 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [John/Mabel Hughes]
*2nd Wife of Raymond Pitre:
+Lucienne Legace
10 Rheal Pitre d: Aft. April 2018
+Caroline Bertin
10 Therese Pitre d: Aft. April 2018
+Stuart Henry
10 Monique Pitre d: Aft. April 2018
+Jean Guy Pitre
10 Jacqueline 'Jackie' Pitre d: Aft. April 2018
+Raymond Imhoff
Notes for Denis Pitre:
Census
- 1921 Gloucester, NB (Bathurst, S. Tet): Jerome Pitre 47 farmer, wife Maggy 47, Edmond 19 laborer, George 18 laborer, Phileas 15 laborer, Alexander 14, Leonard 11, Denis 9, Donna 8, Stafford 5, Terresa 3.
- 1931 West Bathurst, Gloucester, NB: Phileos Pitre 25 farm labourer, mother Maggie Pitre 58, brother Lenard 20 labourer/lumber mills, brother Denis 17 farm labourer, brother Donna 16 odd jobs, sister Teressa 13.
Notes for Macrina Gauthier:
Obituary: Elhatton’s Funeral Home (Bathurst,
NB), 1927-2018 (photo): Mrs. Macrina Pitre, 90, wife of the
late Denis Pitre, of South Tetagouche, passed away on Saturday April 14,
2018, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, after a brief illness.
Born in South Tetagouche, she was the daughter of the late Albert and
Catherine (Gauthier) Gauthier. She is survived by six children:
Margaret Pitre (Jean Claude Arseneau) and Rheal (Caroline Bertin) both of
Beresford, Therese Henry (Stuart), Monique Pitre (Jean Guy) and Raymond (Lucienne
Lagacé) all of South Tetagouche and Jacqueline Imhoff (Raymond) of
Sussex. Many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many
great-great-grandchildren. One brother, Fred Gauthier of Beresford.
One sister, Corrine Pitre of Bathurst. Several nieces and nephews.
She was pre-deceased by her step-children: Leona, Gerard, Cajetan and Alphee.
The family will receive relatives and friends after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Elhatton’s
Funeral Home, Bathurst. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday April
18, 2018 at 4 p.m. from Holy Family Church, Bathurst. Visiting hours
Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 p.m. until time of
Funeral. Donations in memory of Macrina may be made to the St. Mary
Magdalene Cemetery Fund or a favorite charity.
Obituaries for the children:
Leona Pitre: Elhatton's Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB): Beresford – Mrs. Leona Bertin, 73, wife of Rheal Bertin, of Beresford, passed away on Saturday (April 19, 2008) at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in South Tetagouche, she was the daughter of the late Denis and Philomene (Daigle) Pitre. She was a member of the “Filles d’Isabelle” Beresford, “Club l’age d’or”, Beresford and the Ladies Auxilary of the Herman J. Good V. C. Br. 18, Royal Canadian Legion, Bathurst. Besides her husband, she is survived by: Three sons: Daniel (Sylvie) and Ronald (Linda) both of Beresford, Denis of Dunlop. Two daughters: Pauline Bertin of Petit-Rocher, Carole Bertin (Rino) of Edmunston, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Step-mother; Macrina Pitre (Richard) of South Tetagouche. Five brothers: Gerard Pitre (Adeline), Alphee Smith (Yvonne), Raymond Pitre (Marjolaine) all of South Tetagouche, NB, Cajetan Pitre of Toronto, ON, Rheal Pitre (Caroline) of Beresford, Four sisters: Marguerite Comeau (Emile) of Beresford, Therese Henry (Stuart) and Monique Pitre (Jean Guy) both of South Tetagouche, Jacqueline Imhoff (Raymond) of Sussex, NB, Several nieces and nephews. The body will rest after 7:00 p.m. Monday at Heritage Funeral Home, Beresford. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday afternoon (April 22, 2008) at 4:30 p.m. from the Holy Name of Jesus Church (Eglise St. Nom de Jesus), Beresford. Burial will be in the parish cemetery later in the spring. Visiting hours are Monday from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral. Donations in memory of Leona may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Kidney Association or a favorite charity.
Joseph Gerard Pitre: Elhatton’s Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB), 1935 - 2013: South Tetagouche, N.B. - Gerard Pitre, 77, of South Tetagouche, passed away Monday (February 25, 2013) at the Laval Hospital in Ste Foy, Que. Born in Bathurst, he was the son of the late Dennis and Philomene (Daigle) Pitre. He worked for the NB Department of Natural Resources as a Game Warden for most of his life. Besides his wife, Adeline (Legacy) Pitre and his step-mother, Macrena Pitre of South Tetagoche, he is survived by three sons: Daniel (Nathalie Pitre), Perry (Debbie Imhoff) and Maurice (Veronica Huard) all of South Tetagouche. One daughter, Nicole Pitre (Francois Roy) of Bathurst. 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. One brother, Cajetin Pitre of Sudbury, Ont. Two step-brothers: Rheal Pitre (Caroline (Bertin) of Beresford and Raymond Pitre (Lucienne Legace) of South Tetagouche. Four step-sisters: Margaret Comeau (Emile) of Beresford, Theresa Henry (Stuart), Monique Pitre (Jean-Guy) both of South Tetagouche and Jackie Imhoff (Raymond) of Sussex. Several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Alphee Smith and a sister, Leona Bertin. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday (March 6, 2013) from Holy Family Church, Bathurst. Donations in memory of Gerard may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a favorite charity. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home, Bathurst.
Joseph Alphee Pitre: Elhatton's Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB), 1939 - 2012: South Tetagouche, N.B. - Alphee Smith, 73, of South Tetagouche, passed away on Wednesday (November 28, 2012) at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst after a lengthy illness. Born in South Tetagouche, he was the son of the late Downing and Theresa (Pitre) Smith. He was retired from Brunswick Mines and was a member of the company's Quarter Century Club. Besides his wife, Yvonne (Legacy), he is survived by one son, Kevin Smith (Christle) of Bathurst. Two daughters: Donna Marie Smith of Montreal, Que. and Karen Ann Smith of South Tetagouche, six grandchildren. Two brothers: Gerard Pitre (Adeline) of South Tetagouche and Cajetin Pitre of Sudbury, Ont. Three sisters: Marjorie Chamberlain (Clifford) of Saint Anne's, Elvina Mullin (Bev) of Saint John and Patsy Smith of Montreal, Qc. Two half-brothers: Raymond Pitre (Lucienne) of South Tetagouche and Rheal Pitre (Caroline) of Beresford. Four half-sisters: Theresa Pitre (Stuart) of South Tetagouche, Jackie Imhoff (Raymond) of Sussex, N.B., Monique Pitre (Jean-Guy) of South Tetagouche and Marguerite Comeau (Emile) of Beresford, several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by four brothers: Forest, Arnold, Harvey, Ronnie; two sisters: Leona and Mary Ann. There will be no visitations at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning (December 1, 2012) at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Church, St. Peter Ave, Bathurst. Donations in memory of Alphee may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a favorite charity. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton's Funeral Home, Bathurst.
- Joseph Alphee Pitre is the son of Denis' younger sister Marie Therese
Pitre, who married Downey Adam Smyth in 1933.
Back one generation to parents of Denis Pitre
Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- Some deaths in RED from online death certificates (1920-1938), online death registrations (1888-1919).
- New Brunswick marriages in RED also from Vital Statistics Records (online)
Last updated: 22 August 2023.