Continuation of tree (5th child of Thomas L. Pitre/Marie Doucet); all known surname descendants:
9 Joseph Emmanuel Pitre b: 22 February 1900 Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 15 January 1940 Campbellton, Restigouche, NB
+Marie Ann Christianne Nadeau b: 16 December 1898 Shannon Vale, Restigouche, NB; m: 23 June 1920 Charlo, Restigouche, NB [Auguste/Marie Victoria Salesse]; d: November 1952
10 Mary Therese Pitre b: 24 March 1921 Eel River, Restigouche, NB; d: 31 March 1986 Escuminac, Bonaventure, QUE
+Joseph Malcolm Maurice Boudreau b: 25 February 1927 Campbellton, Restigouche, NB; m: 1 September 1948 Eel River, Restigouche, NB [Ferdinand/Blanche Cantin]
10 Maurice Pitre b: 4 June 1924 Eel River, Restigouche, NB; d: Bef. April 2022
+Ida Drapeau b: Abt. 1930 Balmoral, Restigouche, NB; m: 7 June 1948 Balmoral, Restigouche, NB [Louis/Christine McIntyre]
10 Joseph Dennis Herard Pitre b: 1 February 1926 Eel River Crossing, Restigouche, NB; d: 22 April 2022 Moncton, Westmorland, NB
10 Joseph Israel Pitre b: Abt. 1928 Eel River, Restigouche, NB; d: Bef. April 2022
+Germaine Lake b: Abt. 1928 Balmoral, Restigouche, NB; m: 10 November 1952 Eel River Crossing, Dalhousie, Restigouche, NB [Thomas/Ida Normandeau]
10 Georges Fernand Pitre b: 10 April 1930 Eel River, Restigouche, NB; d: 25 June 2019 St. John, NB
+Mea Florence Lecours b: Abt. 1930 Campbellton, Restigouche, NB; m: 16 June 1953 Campbellton, Restigouche, NB [Leo/Edmee Thibodeau]; d: Aft. June 2019
10 Marie Anne Marcia Pitre b: Abt. 1932 Eel River Crossing, Restigouche, NB; d: Bef. April 2022
+Philippe Drapeau b: Abt. 1928 Balmoral, Restigouche, NB; m: 28 July 1956 Eel River, Restigouche, NB [Adelard/Lumina Fournier]
10 Marie Pitre b: 10 November 1934; d: 29 January 1997 Laval, Montreal, QUE
+unknown spouse
10 Madeleine Pitre d: Aft. April 2022
Notes for Joseph Emmanuel Pitre:
Census
- 1921 Village of Eel River Crossing, Dalhousie, Restigouche & Madawaska, New Brunswick: Emanuel Pitre 21, wife Christaine 22, Theresa 1 month.
- 1931 Dalhousie, Restigouche-Madawaska, NB: Emanuel Pitres 31 butcher, wife Christianne 32, Therese 10, Maurice 7, Denis 5, Israel 3, Fernand 1.
Obituary: Evangeline newspaper, 25 January 1940: Emmanuel Pitre, Died Jan 16 in Campbelton, NB, age 39, husband of Christianne Nadeau. Children: Therese, Maurice, Denis, Israel, Fernande, Marcia, Marie, Madeleine. Sisters: Mrs. Alfred Roy of Eel River, Mrs. Edouard Roy of Dalhousie, and Mrs. Richard Beinfgarde of Detroit Michigan.
Obituaries for the children:
Joseph Dennis Herard Pitre: 1926 – 2022: Moncton, NB – It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the departure of Mr. Denis Pitre. An extraordinary, kind and generous man. Those who were lucky enough to know him will confirm that he touched our hearts forever with his kindness and gentleness. Mr. Denis Pitre, passed away quietly at the Center Hospitalier Universitaire Dr.-Georges-L.-Dumont in Moncton on Friday, April 22, 2022. He lived in Moncton, but formerly from Eel River Crossing N.-B. Born February 1, 1926, he now rests with his parents Emanuel Pitre and Christiane Pitre (Nadeau) as well as three sisters, Theresa, Marie, Marcia and three brothers, Fernand, Maurice and Israel. He is survived by his sister Madelaine of Montreal, one sister-in-law Mea of Saint Jean, one sister-in-law Germaine of Eel River Crossing and several nephews and nieces. He also leaves behind a circle of special friends. Respecting Denis' last wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. In his memory, donations can be made to the Center Hospitalier Universitaire Dr.-Georges-L.-Dumont in Moncton. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Passage Funeral Cooperative and Cremation Center, Moncton, N.B.
Georges Fernand Pitre: Fernand "Pete" Pitre, April 10, 1930
- June 25, 2019, 89 Years Old: It is with sadness yet appreciation for a
life well lived that the family of Fernand “Pete” J. Pitre, loving
husband of Mea (Lecours) Pitre, announces his peaceful passing that
occurred on Tuesday June 25, 2019 at his residence. Born 1930 in Eel River
Crossing, NB, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Christine (Nadeau) Pitre.
Pete was employed with CNR in Campbellton and Moncton for over 37 years,
retiring in 1985. He was a talented woodcarver and an avid Montreal
Canadiens and Toronto Blue Jays fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing
cards and spending time with his nieces and nephews. In addition to his
loving wife Mea of 66 years, he is survived by his brother Dennis Pitre
of Dieppe; sister Madeleine Pitre of Laval, QC; special sister-in-law
Nancy Martin of Saint John and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Maurice and Israel;
sisters Therese, Marcia and Marie. Arrangements are under the
direction of Fundy Funeral Home, with visitation being held on Friday June 28,
2019 from 9-11am. A Funeral Liturgy will follow in the Fundy Funeral Home
Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic
Church or the charity of one’s choice.
Back one generation to parents of Joseph Emmanuel 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), obituaries.
Last updated: 7 September 2023.