Continuation of tree (6th child of William Pitre/Monique Daigle); all known surname descendants:
8 Jean Guillaume Pitre b: 7 August 1882 Sacre Coeur, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 30 September 1937 Montreal, QUE
+Marie Sophie Eugenie Leger b: 15 January 1886 St. Louis des Francois, Kent, NB; m: 8 June 1910 St. Aloysius, Richibouctou, Kent, NB [Auguste Theophile/Adeline Hebert]; d: 14 March 1978 Toronto, ONT
9 Marie Anita Pitre b: 14 July 1911 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 3 July 1989 Scarborough, Toronto, ONT
+John 'Jack' France b: Abt. 1911; m: unknown; d: 20 May 1999 Toronto, ONT
9 Joseph Laurent Alderic Pitre b: 10 August 1912 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 14 August 1912 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
9 Marie Elise Pitre b: 27 July 1913 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 1994 Bathurst, NB
+Joseph Martin Hache b: 17 July 1912 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 3 January 1938 Sacre Coeur, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Charles/Clotilde Paulin]; d: 27 October 1999 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
9 Marie Irene Pitre b: 22 March 1915 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 1993 Toronto, ONT
9 Joseph Eric Pitre b: 29 January 1917 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 9 April 1981 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Mary Agnes Rioux b: 11 November 1916 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 11 October 1941 Ste. Famille, Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Napoleon/Rebecca Hache]; d: 23 July 2010 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
9 Joseph Emile Pitre b: 14 October 1918 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 2 August 2010 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
+Hermina Henry d: Bef. August 2010 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB
9 Jean Paul Edgar Pitre b: 10 June 1921 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: 12 March 2008 Brampton, Peel, ONT
+Jessie Shaw Olsen b: 16 August 1921 Ferry Road, Newcastle, Northumberland, NB; m: Abt. 1940 [Bernard/Bessie Elizabeth McDonald]; d: 26 September 2006 Brampton, Peel, ONT
9 Francois Robert Pitre b: 25 November 1927 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; d: Bet. 1989 - 2008 Ontario
9 Jeannine Pitre b: Abt. 1929; d: 13 July 2011 Ottawa, ONT
+Leonce Gaudet b: Abt. 1932; m: unknown [Rene/Alma Landry]; d: 24 March 1994 Panama City, Bay, FL
Notes for Jean Guillaume Pitre:
Census
- 1911 Bathurst, Gloucester, New Brunswick: John Pitre 28 (sadler), wife Eugenie 25.
- 1921 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB: John Pitre 37 harness maker, wife Eugenie 35, widowed father Wm. C. 78, Anita 10, Eleize 8, Irene 6, Eric 4, Emille 2 years 1 month, Josephine Robichaud 19 domestic.
- 1931 Bathurst, Gloucester, NB: John Pitre 48 harness maker/retail, wife Eugenie 45, Anita 19 stenographer/wholesale groceries, Irene 16, Eric 14, Emile 12, Edgar 9, Robert 3, Jeannine 1, domestic Lillian Aube 22. Elise Pitre 17 student nurse/hospital, living on Archibald St. in Moncton, Westmorland, NB.
Tombstone Inscription, St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Bathurst, NB: John J. Pitre / 1882 - 1937 / his wife / Eugenie Leger / 1886 - 1978 / PITRE
Notes for Marie Sophie Eugenie Leger:
Obituary: The Times Transcript (Moncton, NB), Friday, 17 March 1978: Bathurst - The death of Mrs. Eugenie Pitre of Toronto and formerly of Bathurst, widow of John Pitre, occurred Tuesday at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Toronto after an illness of seven months. She was 92. Born at St. Louis-de-Kent, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Auguste Leger. She was the last surviving member of a family of thirteen. She was a graduate of the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton and taught in St. Leonard and in other New Brunswick communities before coming to Bathurst in 1908. Following her marriage she continued to reside here and then moved to Toronto about 27 years ago. She was employed at MacLean-Hunter Co. Ltd. in Toronto for six years prior to her retirement. While a Bathurst resident, she was a member of Sacred Heart Parish Council of the Catholic Women's League of Canada. She was a soloist in the Sacred Heart Cathedral choir. She took up needlepoint as a hobby at the age of 70 and completed almost 150 articles over an 18-year period. Her husband died in 1937. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Anita France, Scarborough, Ont., Mrs. Martin Hachey (Elise) Bathurst, Miss Irene Pitre, with whom she resided in Toronto and Mrs. Leonce Gaudet (Jeannine) Kapusksing, Ont.; four sons, Eric and Emile Pitre, both of Bathurst, Edgar Pitre, Toronto and F. Robert Pitre, Sarnia, Ont.; as well as 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body rested at Elhattan's Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral to be followed by entombment and spring burial in the parish cemetery.
Obituaries for the children:
Marie Anita Pitre: The Toronto Star (Toronto, ONT), Tuesday, 4 July 1989: France, Mary Anita - At Scarborough General Hospital on Monday, July 3, 1989, Anita (nee Pitre) beloved wife of John. Dear sister of Mrs. Elise Hachey, Miss Irene Pitre, Mrs. Jeannine Gaudet, Emile, Edgar, Robert Pitre and the late Eric Pitre. Mrs. France will be resting at the 'Scarborough Chapel' of McDougall & Brown on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Service and committal in the chapel Thursday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Joseph Eric Pitre: The Times Transcript (Moncton, NB), Saturday, 11 April 1981: Bathurst - J. Eric Pitre, 64, of 425 Varrily Street, died Thursday at Chaleur General Hospital after an illness of two years. He was active in labor circles locally, provincially and regionally and was vice-president of the New Brunswick Federation of Labor for 12 years. Born in Bathurst, he was a son of the late John and Eugenie (Leger) Pitre. He graduated from Bathurst High School and served in the Royal Canadian Army overseas during the Second World War. He was an employee of Consolidated-Bathurst Inc. for almost 39 years and was president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers at the mill for 22 years. He belonged to the company's Quarter Century Club. He served as president of Bathurst and District Labor Council and was a senior member on the Maritime Higher Education Commission, representing labor for 12 years. He was a member of the Herman N. J. Good V.C. Branch No. 18 Royal Canadian Legion. For many years he served as a captain in the Bathurst Volunteer Fire Brigade. He is survived by his wife, the former Agnes Rioux; one son, John of Montreal; one daughter, Nicole of Bathurst; three brothers, Robert of Sarnia, Ont., Edgar of Toronto and Emile of Bathurst; four sisters, Mrs. Jack France (Anita) and Irene of Toronto; Mrs. Leonce Gaudet (Jeannine) of Kapuskasing, Ont. and Mrs. Martin Hachey (Elise) of Bathurst; a grandson, Jason Mathieu of Bathurst. The body is at Elhattan's Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church.
Joseph Emile Pitre: Elhatton’s Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB): It is with great sadness that we announce the death of J. Emile Pitre at the age of 91 which occurred on August 2, 2010 at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit. Born in Bathurst, he was the son of John and Eugenie (Leger) Pitre. He was predeceased by his wife, Hermina, and his two sons Fred and Adrian; his brothers, Eric, Edgar and Robert; his sisters, Anita (Jack France), Irene, Elise (Martin Hachey). He is survived by one sister Jeannine (Leonce Gaudet) of Cornwall and 3 grandchildren Amanda (Bob Bonneau) of Toronto, Andrew of Boston, Allison of Montreal and two beautiful great grandchildren, Lauren and Benjamin. Many nieces and nephews. Emile was an avid hockey player and played until the age of 85 when he played against the Flying Fathers. He played Center on the teams and won 4 Maritime Championships with the Bathurst Papermakers. He is in the Sports Hall of fame as a team member and as an individual member. He was an avid tennis and table tennis player and continued to play way beyond his 80’s. Emile was an employee of Consolidated Bathurst Inc for over 31 years. He was a member of the Herman J. Good V. C. Branch No.18 Royal Canadian Legion. To call Emile Pitre one of the finest citizen of Bathurst is no exaggeration. His contributions to the City are numerous: The Fred Pitre Memorial Skateboard Park, Coronation Park, S.P.C.A., the Legion, the Heritage Museum, scholarships to students at BHS and ESN, and special students at the University level who needed his help. He loved Bathurst and was so proud to be living in this wonderful, beautiful City. He became Freeman of the City of Bathurst 3 years ago. He will be surely missed by everyone who got to know this sweet, gentle man who was a great lover of the City of Bathurst. The family wish to invite you to the graveside Ceremony for Emile and his wife Hermina Pitre on Thursday (August 26, 2010) at 1 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Cemetery with Father Gregory Culligan officiating and the Legionnaires will do their ceremony in respect to their fallen soldier of WWII. There will be a reception to follow with family, friends and staff at the Robert L. Knowles Veterans Unit, 795 Champlain St., Bathurst. Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home, Bathurst. Donations will be accepted for the Robert L Knowles Veteran’s Unit or the S.P.C.A. Bathurst Branch. (photo included)
Jean Paul Edgar Pitre: The Toronto Star (Toronto, ONT), Saturday, 15 March 2008: Pitre, Edgar - Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2008 in Brampton, Ontario, at the age of 86. Predeceased by beloved wife Jessie. He will be sadly missed by son Jack and wife Francoise. Greatly missed by grandchildren Nancy, Rick and wife Tracey, Jim and wife Carellyn, and Ed and wife Tara. Loved by great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He is survived by brother Emile and sister Jeanine, brothers-in-law Bob (Kathy) Olsen, Ross (Sandy) Olsen, sisters-in-law Aline and Agnes, Kay (Helmut Tank) Olsen, nephews and nieces. Family and friends may be received at the Ward Funeral Home 'Brampton Chapel', Brampton, on Monday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral Service for Edgar and his wife Jessie will be at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tullamore Nursing Home would be appreciated by the family.
Jeannine Pitre: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, ONT), Friday, 15 July 2011: Gaudet, Jeannine Cecilia. Passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Leonce (1994). She will be fondly remembered by her daughters Monique (John) Groothuizen, and Chantal Wegner. Proud grandmother of Mieke, Renee, Patrick and Anthony. She will be sadly missed by her extended family. A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church, Gloucester, on July 16, 2011 at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Daley Family Funeral Home.
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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)
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