Continuation of tree (1st child of William Pitre/Catherine Roy); all known surname descendants:
9 Joseph Alfred ‘Frederick’ Pitre b: 29 October 1890 Sacre Coeur, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 23 February 1966 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Catherine Lavigne b: 7 September 1890 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 25 November 1913 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Joseph P./Marie Ann J. Garrett]; d: 26 May 1951 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Mary Eva Pitre b: 11 July 1915 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 1987 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Leo Mallet b: 16 February 1914 South Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 26 May 1941 Sacre Coeur, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Anthime/Gertrude Arseneau]; d: 1976 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Mary Clare Pitre b: 2 March 1922 South Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 2013 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Joseph Antoine Melanson b: 28 October 1911 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 14 May 1946 Sacre Coeur, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Joseph/Josephine Lavigne]; d: 1999 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Joseph William Pitre b: 16 September 1924 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: Aft. June 1951 Toronto, ONT
+Lillian Arseneau b: Abt. 1919 Gloucester, NB; m: 8 September 1947 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Leo/Cassie Asselin]
10 Marie Violette Pitre b: 5 August 1926 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 28 December 2020 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Lawny Babin b: Abt. 1929 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 1 June 1948 Sacred Heart, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [unknown/Marie Babin]; d: 13 September 2013 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
10 Elmer Frederick Pitre b: 1930 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 24 April 2022 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Catherine Amelda Daley b: Abt. 1930 Belledune, Gloucester, NB; m: 24 April 1951 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Joseph/Elizabeth Cormier]; d: Aft. April 2022
10 Lillian Pitre b: Abt. 1934 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+J. Gratton Hazel b: Abt. 1930 St. Jean, NB; m: 21 May 1955 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Joseph/Kathleen Margaret Doherty]
*2nd Wife of Joseph Alfred 'Frederick' Pitre:
+Gladys Elda McDonald b: 6 November 1925 West Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 23 January 1954 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [William/Edna Roy]
Notes for Joseph Alfred Pitre:
Census
- 1921 South Bathurst, Gloucester, New Brunswick: Alfred Pitre 29, wife Kathleen 29, Eva 4.
- 1931 South Bathurst, Gloucester, NB: Frederick Pitre 40 millwright/pulp & paper mill, wife Catherine 39, Eva 15, Clare 9, William 6, Violette 4, Elmer 9 months.
Notes for Catherine Lavigne:
Obituary: The Northern Light (NB), 7 June 1951: Petrie (Pitre) Fred (Mrs) South Bathurst died May 25, 1951, born South Bathurst, postmistress for the past twelve years and general store. Leaves a husband, four daughters: Eva (Leo Malley) of South Bathurst, Clara (Anthony Melanson), Violet (Lonnie Babin) both of Toronto, Lilian at home; two sons: William in Toronto, Elmer at home; two sisters: Mrs. Arthur P Roy of Halifax, Mrs. Howard Petrie of Hornepayne, Ont.; two brothers: Claude Lavigne of Port Arthur, Ont., Vincent of South Bathurst. Funeral St Theresa, South Bathurst.
Obituaries for the children:
Mary Eva Pitre: Tombstone Inscription, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cemetery, Bathurst, NB: MALLEY / Leo J. Malley / 1914 - 1976 / husband of / Eva M. Pitre / 1915 - 1987
Mary Clare Pitre: Tombstone Inscription, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Cemetery, Bathurst, NB: MELANSON / Anthony J. Melanson / 1911 - 1999 / his wife / Claire M. Petrie / 1922 - 2013 / suffer little children to come unto me
Marie Violette Pitre: Elhatton Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB): It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family announces the death of Violet “Vi” Babin, wife of the late Lawny Babin, of South Bathurst, passed away on Monday December 28, 2020, at the Robert L Knowles Veterans Unit, at the age of 94. Born in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine (Lavigne) Pitre. Vi was a lifelong resident of Bathurst where she and her husband, Lawny, the love of her life, raised their family. She is survived by her son: Lawney (Suzanne) Babin, of Whitecourt, AB. Four grandchildren: Jamin (Jeff) Wilson, Sally (Philip) Duguay, Jillian (Jonathan) White, Shayne (Brittany) Babin. Six great-grandchildren: Jasmine and Xavier Duguay, Hudson Wilson, Liam and Wyatt Babin and Lucas White. One brother: Elmer (Millie) Petrie. Several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband Lawny Babin, and her daughter, Nancy (Guy) Chamberlain. Also her sisters Eva (late Leo Malley), Clara (late Anthony “Tenie” Melanson), Lillian (late Gratton Hazel) and her brother Bill (late Lillian) Petrie. Vi “Nanny” was a very proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was also a favourite aunt for many “Auntie Vi”. She loved her family and was always game to do just about anything. She will be fondly remembered and missed by many. The family would like to thank the staff at the Robert L Knowles Veterans Unit, Maison Doucet, Southern Comfort care homes, who helped with her care in these last years and days of her life. Due to Covid restrictions, a funeral service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home.
Elmer Frederick Pitre: Elhatton Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB): Elmer F. Petrie, formerly of Youghall Drive and more recently of Fairway Court, passed away at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans’ Unit in Bathurst at the age of 91 on Sunday April 24, 2022. Born and raised in Bathurst he was the son of the late Alfred and Catherine (Lavigne) Petrie. Elmer is survived by his best friend, partner and loving wife of 71 years, Mellie (Daley). On the day of his passing, Elmer and Mellie celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary. Elmer is also survived by his seven children and their partners: Kathy (Dale), Dale (Helen), Suzan (Tim), Sheryl Anne (Christopher), Karen (Neil), Wendy (Bob) and Peter. Lovingly referred to as ‘Poppy’ by the luckiest grandchildren in the world: Jennifer (Shawn), Scott (Angie), Jill (Brendan), Chris (Veronique), Jeffrey (Carolyn), Patrick (Elizabeth), Greg (Ashley), Jessica (Chris), Jake (Nicole), Trevor, Mary-Catherine (Kyle), Angela and Sebastian and great-grandchildren: Matthew, Abigail, Makayla, Kaelyn, Allyson, Carson, Colin, Eva, Zoey, Reid, Max, Colton, Bryce, Neil and Liam. Elmer is also survived by Mellie’s siblings: Theresa Buchanan, Ron (Mary) Daley and Mary Daley-Pealer and his many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Elmer was pre-deceased by his siblings and their spouses: Eva and Leo Malley, Clara and Anthony Melanson, William (Bill) and Lillian Petrie, Violet (Vi) and Lawney Babin and Lillian and Gratton Hazel. Elmer and Mellie enjoyed travelling (frequently to Florida), playing golf and spending time with treasured friends. Elmer was the No. 1 ‘taste tester’ and biggest fan of Mellie’s cooking – he loved it when friends or family dropped in for a drink or stayed for one of Mellie’s meals. Elmer was an amazing handyman and took great pride in his projects big or small. An avid hockey fan – if there was a game, he would be watching it – ideally when the Original Six were playing or, better yet, when Montreal faced off with Toronto. In the summertime, Elmer loved to sit out back and enjoy the peace and beauty of living on the water (and likely staying up late to watch the Blue Jays). Elmer was a devoted husband and exceptionally proud father of each of his children, their spouses and their respective families. From ‘learning to swim’ in the pool and driving the tractor on Carl Drive, swimming and bonfires on the beach, Coke floats, playing pool and air hockey, target practice with his BB gun or hitting golf balls into the Bay, he and our Nanny made memories that childhood dreams are made of for his grandchildren. Family was the foundation of everything for Elmer and his greatest legacy. If ever you were lucky enough to grab a coffee or meal with Elmer, you would agree that he was quite the charmer and treated everyone he met with respect and a smile. Elmer’s career began working in mining exploration. Elmer then embarked on a career as a successful local businessman when he took over his mother’s grocery business. Working alongside Mellie, he turned Petrie’s Groceries into a profitable grocery business serving the South Bathurst community until 1974. Elmer ended his career with a successful real estate practice which he co-owned with his partner, Barbara Guggenheimer, until his retirement in 1990. Elmer was a long-standing and respected member of the Bathurst community serving for numerous years as an active member of Parish Council and the Lions Club. Elmer, along with Joe MacNeil, Louis Melanson and John Vienneau established the Boys Scouts organization in South Bathurst. In later years, Elmer greatly enjoyed the friendships and laughter with his buddies at the ROMEO (“Retired Old Men Eating Out”) Club and looked forward to their weekly gatherings at the Atlantic Host to discuss the affairs of the day. There will not be any visitation. A Celebration of Life will take place in the coming weeks at Holy Family Church with a reception to follow – further details to be confirmed. The family are grateful to the staff at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans’ Unit for the care they provided Elmer in his final years. Donations in memory of Elmer may be made to Robert L. Knowles Veterans’ Unit. Alternatively, donations can be made to the Parkinson Society Canada. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home, Bathurst.
Back one generation to parents of Joseph Alfred Pitre
Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- Deaths in RED from online death certificates (1920-1963). death registrations (1888-1919).
- New Brunswick births/marriages in RED also from Vital Statistics Records (online)
Last updated: 11 September 2023.