Obituary of Joseph Sylvaire Sgt. Retired Barriault

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Barriault of Riverview, NB on Thursday, July 6th, 2017 at the age of 83. He was born in Maximville, PEI on February 3rd, 1934 to the late Arthur and Demerise (Arsenault) Barriault. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Anna in 1996, and his daughter Sandra in 2001. He is survived by his children Louise, Claudette, Deanne, Larry, and Joey. He is also survived by his siblings: his sister Clara (Andy), and his brothers, Bill (Sandra), Al (Chris), Dollard (Joyce), Mel (Ricki), Herman (Edna), and Bob (Carol). He will also be dearly missed by Deirdre Dunn, his companion of 13 years, Deirdre's children, Tasha Campbell (Rene) and Stephanie Betts (Trevor), and also by Deirdre's grandchildren, Sophie and Chloë. Joe was very proud of his service of 23 years with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was stationed twice in Germany and once in France. After leaving the RCAF, he worked for 10 years at the Standard Aero Engines in Winnipeg, as well as at the #5 Supply Depot in Moncton until he retired In 1995. Joe's family would like to express their gratitude for Joe's excellent care throughout his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Special thanks to our family physician, Dr. Vincent Melanson, a truly remarkable doctor, his oncologist, Dr. Pierre Whitlock, and the Extramural staff who did everything to make our lives easier and more comfortable. We'd also like to thank the Integrity employees and the paramedics who were always kind and caring. We also appreciated all the kindness, visits, and prayers from family members and friends. We will always be grateful. Joe was a long time member of the Moncton Air Force Vets as well as the Legion. He loved his years of playing golf and the many friends he made while playing the game. He enjoyed hours of watching golf on T.V. and never waivered in his support of the best team in the world, the Toronto Blue Jays. Our beloved Joe savoured life. He loved people and they loved him right back. He wanted everyone to be happy. To that end, Joe wished for there to be no funeral or services. Donations in Joe's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Palliative Care Unit at the Georges Dumont Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers & Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544 Online condolences can be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Honouring his request, Joe wished for there to be no funeral or services Burial Information Cremation Arrangements are entrusted to Tuttle Brothers Crematorium, Coverdale Rd. Riverview,NB Requested Charity Canadian Cancer Society or to the Palliative Care Unit at the Georges Dumont Hospital