Joseph Wilfred Pitre

1903 Beresford, New Brunswick – 1988 Bathurst, NB

 

 

Continuation of tree (2nd child of Pierre Pitre/Marie Josephine Frenette); all known surname descendants:

                 9        Joseph Wilfred Pitre  b: 22 September 1903  Lugar, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 27 February 1988  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                                   +Mary Bridget Boudreau  b: 8 October 1904  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 25 June 1924  Ste. Therese, Gloucester, NB [Alexandre/Marie Jeanne Bertin]; d: 7 July 2000  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                             10          Joseph Clovis Pitre  b: 24 April 1925  Ste. Therese, Gloucester, NB; d: 22 April 1984  Ste. Foy, QUE

                                               +Fleurette Brousseau  b: 1925; m: 11 July 1953  Sacre Coeur de Jesus, QUE [Alphonse/Rose Alma Montminy]; d: Aft. April 1984

                             10          Hermenigilde Pitre  b: 12 April 1927  Ste. Therese, Gloucester, NB; d: 23 March 2013  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                                               +Lilliane Roy  b: Abt. 1929  Tremblay, NB; m: 8 July 1952  Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Lenard/Priscille Guitard]

                             10          Joseph Lucien Pitre  b: 1 June 1929  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 16 June 1929  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                             10          Marie Corinne Pitre  b: 15 April 1931  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 15 August 1931  Beresford, Gloucester, NB

                             10          Exella Pitre  b: 1933  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 12 February 2023  South Tetagouche, Gloucester, NB

                                               +Alvin Wilson  b: Abt. 1929  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 16 July 1957  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Georges/Lucie Boudreau]; d: Bef. February 2023

                             10          Philippe Pitre  b: Abt. 1934  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 30 September 2015  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                                               +Victoria Degrace  b: Abt. 1940  Beresford, Gloucester, NB; m: 22 October 1960  Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Wilfred/Anna Frenette]

                                             *2nd Wife of Philippe Pitre:

                                               +Lea Godin (Fortin)

                             10          Paul Pitre  b: 1936  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 3 September 2025  Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB

                                               +Rose Marie Vienneau  b: Abt. 1940  Robertville, Gloucester, NB; m: 17 November 1962  Beresford, Gloucester, NB [Jean T./Olga Aube]; d: Aft. September 2025

                             10          Joseph Patrick Pitre  b: Abt. 1938  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: Aft. September 2025

                                               +Margaret Alma Branch  b: Abt. 1940  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB; m: 27 June 1964  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB [Lee/Lillian Jennings]; d: Aft. September 2025

                             10          Corinne Pitre  b: Abt. 1940  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: 5 July 2018  Lacolle, QUE

                                               +Christian Cloutier    d: Aft. July 2018

                             10          Magella Pitre  b: Abt. 1943  Robertville, Beresford, Gloucester, NB; d: Aft. September 2025

                                              +Lise Arseneau  b: Abt. 1946  Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB; m: 12 August 1967  Petit Rocher, Gloucester, NB [Albini/Eveline Comeau]; d: 8 March 2005  Bathurst, Gloucester, NB

                                              *2nd Wife of Magella Pitre:

                                              +Ginette ---     d: Aft. September 2025

                             10          Anne Marie Pitre    d: Aft. September 2025

                                               +Bruno Lagace

                             10          Lina Pitre    d: Aft. September 2025

                                               +Martin Doucet

 

 

 Notes for Joseph Wilfred Pitre:

Census

- 1921 Middle Ste. Louise, Gloucester, New Brunswick:  Pierre Pitre 44 farmer, wife Marie 43, Wilfred 18, Arthur 16, Benoit 14, George 9, Chatrine 7, Zene 6.

 

- 1931 Lugar, Beresford, Gloucester, NB:  Wilfrid Pitre 28 labourer, wife Brigitte 26, Clovis 6, Hermenegilde 4, Corinne 2 months.

 

Obituary:  The Times Transcript (Moncton, NB), Monday 29 February 1988Robertville -   Wilfred Pitre, 84, of Villa Chaleur Nursing Home, Bathurst, and formerly of Robertville, died Saturday at the Moncton Hospital after a lengthy illness.  Born in Robertville, he was a son of the late Pierre and Marie (Frenette) Pitre.  He is survived by his wife, the former Brigitte Boudreau; five sons: Hermenegilde of Robertville, Philippe and Paul both of Petit Rocher, Patrice of Big River and Magella of Nigadoo; four daughters: Mrs. Alvin Wilson (Exezella) of Robertville, Mrs. Christian Cloutier (Corinne) and Mrs. Bruno Lagace (Anne-Marie), both of Montreal, and Mrs. Martin Doucet (Lina) of Dunlop; two brothers George of Nicholas Denys and Zenon of Robertville; 34 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  The body is at Verret's Funeral Home, Bathurst.  Funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at Ste. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Robertville, at 7 p.m.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery in the spring.   

 

Notes for Mary Bridget Boudreau:

Obituary:  L'Acadie Nouvelle (Caraquet, NB), Monday, 10 July 2000:  Robertville - At the Bathurst Regional Hospital, on Friday, July 7, 2000, at the age of 95 years and nine months, Brigitte Pitre, wife of the late Wilfred Pitre (1987), residing at Foyer Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, but formerly of Robertville, passed away.  She was the daughter of the late Alex Boudreau and the late Marie-Jeanne Bertin.  She is survived by five sons: Paul (Rose-Marie) of Tremblay, Patrick (Alma) of Bathurst, Philippe (Victoria) of Petit Rocher, Hermenegilde (Liliane) of Robertville and Magella (Lise) of Nigadoo; four daughters: Euzella (Alvin Wilson) of Bathurst, Lina (Martin Doucet) of Dunlop, Anne Marie (Bruno Lagace) and Corinne (Christian Cloutier), both of Montreal; one sister, Adelia Duguay of the Villa Chaleur of Bathurst, also 35 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.  One son, Clovis; four brothers: Adolphe, Dominique, Joseph and Edmond, also two sisters: Mathilda and Georgina, preceded her to the grave.  The mortal remains can be viewed at Verret Funeral Chapel, Bathurst.  The funeral will take place at Sainte Therese Church, Robertville, Saturday, July 8, 2 p.m.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

 

Obituaries for the children: 

Hermenigilde Pitre:  Elhatton’s Funeral Home (Bathurst, NB): At the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the age of 85, passed away Hermenegilde Pitre, husband of Lilianne (Roy) Pitre, residing in Robertville.  Born in Lugar, he was the son of the late Wilfred Pitre and the late Brigitte Boudreau.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by nine children:  Gisele Hachey (Gerald), Gerard Pitre (Julia), Maurice Pitre, Jean-Marc Pitre (Monique) and Alain Pitre (Suzanne) all of Robertville, Yolande Vienneau (Ludger) of Free Grant, Lea Pitre (Pascal Pelicier) of France, Colette Pitre (Andre Pelletier) of St-Hubert, Qc and Daniel Pitre (Pierrette) of Ste-Rosette.  Thirteen grandchildren:  Rachel, Marielle, Sebastien, Bruno, Aimie, Christian, Valerie, Sylvain, Axel, Francis, Tania, Melissa and Sebastien.  Twelve great-grandchildren:  Chloe, Alix, Alexandre, Nathaniel, Megan, Emma, Eric, Nathalia, Mattheas, Catlin, Emily and Carter.   Eight brothers and sisters: Excella Wilson (late Alvin) and Patrice Pitre (Alma) all of Bathurst, Philippe Pitre (Lea) and Majella Pitre (Ginette) all of Petit Rocher, Paul Pitre (Rose-Marie) of Tremblay, Corine Pitre (Christian Cloutier) and Anne-Marie Lagacy (Bruno) all of Montreal, Qc and Lina Doucet (late Martin) of Dalhousie.   His sister-in-law, Fleurette Pitre of Quebec.  Several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.  A brother; Clovis; he was predeceased by a grandson, Jonathan and a sister-in-law, Lise Pitre.  There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. from Ste-Therese-d'Avila Church, Robertville.  A donation to the Red Cross or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Beresford.

 

Exella Pitre:  L'Acadie Nouvelle (Caraquet, NB), Monday, 14 February 2022:  (photo)  Exella Wilson, 1933-2022, Robertville:  The Lord has called to Him His beloved daughter Exella.  Surrounded by the love of her children, she passed away peacefully in South Tetagouche, Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 88 years.  She was the wife of the late Alvin Wilson and the daughter of the late Wilfred Pitre and the late Brigitte Boudreau.  She is survived by her son: Renald (Sophie) of Bathurst, daughters: Denise (Alexandre) of Dieppe, Nicole (Tim) of Bathurst, Carole of Bathurst, nine darling grandchildren: Jeremie, Catherine, Mariane, Marie, Charles, Claire, Edouard, Mathias, Adrien and dear great-granddaughter Maude.  She also leaves her sisters in mourning: Anne-Marie, Lina; her brothers: Patrice, Paul, Majella and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces as well as precious friends.  She now rests beside her dear daughter Sylvie, her sister Corinne, her brothers Clovis, Hermenegilde and Philippe.  There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  The funeral will take place at Sainte Therese d'Avila Church in Robertville, Tuesday, March 1st, at 2 p.m.  Wearing a mask and proof of complete vaccination will be required at the church entrance.  The funeral has been entrusted to the Verret Funeral Chapel in Bathurst.

 

Philippe Pitre:  1934-2015 - At the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at the age of 81, passed away Philippe Pitre, spouse of Lea (Godin) Fortin, he lived in Petit-Rocher.  Born in Sainte-Therese, he was the son of the late Wilfred Pitre and the late Brigitte Boudreau.  Besides his spouse, he is survived by two sons: Jean-Claude (Nicole) of Nigadoo and Daniel of Lloydminster, Alberta.  A daughter, Lise Pitre of Petit-Rocher.  Six grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.  Three brothers: Paul Pitre (Rose Marie) from LaPlante, Patrice Pitre (Alma) from Bathurst, Majella Pitre (Ginette) from Petit-Rocher.  Four sisters: Exella Wilson (late Alvin) of Bathurst, Corinne Pitre (Christian Cloutier) of Lacolle, Qc and Anne Marie Pitre (Bruno Lagace) of Delson, Qc, Lina Doucet (Paul Robichaud) of Dalhousie.  Several nieces and nephews.  One daughter, Mona; a grandson, Mika; two brothers: Hermenegilde and Clovis predeceased him.  There will be no visitation at the funeral home.  The funeral will be celebrated on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St-Polycarpe Church in Petit-Rocher.  In memory of Philippe, donations to the Parish of Petit-Rocher or donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.  Funeral arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Beresford.

 

Paul Pitre:  Paul Pitre, 1936 - September 3, 2025, Petit Rocher, NB:  The community mourns the loss of Paul Pitre from Petit-Rocher, New Brunswick, reminding us of the fragility of life.  Paul passed away on September 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories.  He was predeceased by his parents, Wilfred Pitre and Brigitte Boudreau.  He is survived by his wife Rose Marie Pitre (Vienneau) of Petit-Rocher; his children, Linda Pitre (Gaston Pelletier) of Petit and Roger Pitre (Joane Lebel) of Tremblay; his granddaughter Renée; his great-grandchildren, Marika and Jamie Paul; and his siblings, Majella Pitre (Ginette) of Petit-Rocher, Patrice Pitre (Alma) of Bathurst, Lina Doucet (Paul) of Dalhousie and Anne Marie Pitre (Bruno) of Montreal.  In memory of Paul, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

 

Corinne Pitre:  In Lacolle, on July 5, 2018 at the age of 78, Mrs. Corinne Pitre, wife of Mr. Christian Cloutier, passed away.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Elise, Stéphane (Fukiko), Nicolas (Adeline), her 12 grandchildren, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, parents and friends.  The family will receive condolences at the funeral home: Serre & Finnegan, Lacolle, Quebec.  Visiting hours, Saturday July 21 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the church of Lacolle.  The burial will be followed by a family gathering at the Lacolle Golden Age Hall where a light snack will be served.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Corinne's memory to the Abbaye St-Benoit-du-lac, where she found peace and serenity before her death, would be appreciated
 

 

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Last updated:  19 November 2025.