Obituary of Lionel J. Meunier

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lionel J. Meunier, 85, of Moncton, occurred at The Moncton Hospital on June 5, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Jean-Baptiste Meunier and the late Marie-Anne (Anna) LeBlanc. Lionel was employed with the City of Moncton and retired as Utilities Supervisor after 42 years’ service, being the City’s longest serving employee. Lionel enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, hunting, fishing, bowling, darts and cards. His family was his #1 priority, and he enjoyed spending time with them whenever he could, but particularly at Christmas and on Father’s Day. He took great pride in teaching his grandchildren and great-granddaughter how to play "scat", and many dimes were exchanged over the kitchen table during family get-togethers. If he put his "Houdini" on you, you were sure to lose. He was past director of the East End Boys’ and Girls’ Club, the Moncton Civic Credit Union, CUPE Local 51 and the City Hall Employee Association (CHEA). Lionel is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pauline Doiron, his sons, Floyd (Odette), Paul (John Collins) and Tim (Mike LeBlanc); his step-daughter Joceline Leger (Maurice), his step-son Terry Doiron (Linda Motte), his grandchildren Jason Meunier (Sophie Boudreau), Andrew Meunier, Sarah Meunier (Jeremy Simpson), Jennifer Meunier (Chris Richard), all of Moncton, his step-grandchildren Veronique Beaudette (Brian), of Kingston, Ontario, Melanie Leger of Moncton; his great-grandchildren Catherine Robichaud , William (Will) and Logan Meunier, and Jared and Kailee Doiron, all of Moncton. He is also survived by his brothers Charlie (late Jean) of Maple Ridge, BC, Paul (Anita) of Moncton, his brother-in-law Floyd Gayton (Joan), of Lakeville; his sister-in-law Verna Cormier (late Jean), of Moncton; his former daughter-in-law Joanne Meunier of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Evelyn Gayton (1975), his son, Jean-Baptiste Meunier (1957); brothers and sisters, Alex (Theresa), Dorilla Cormier (Arcade), John, Laurie (Dorothy), and Florence Jones (Clifford); and by his brother-in-law Kirby Gayton (Theresa). Lionel was a member of St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church. Lionel is resting at Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Road, Riverview, from where visitation will take place on Monday, June 8, 2015 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 11:00 am with Rev. Allison Carroll officiating. Interment will be in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe. Donations in Lionel’s memory may be made to the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Association, and the Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB., online condolances may be made at www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Visitation Information Monday, June 8th 2015 2 - 4pm & 7 - 9pm Tuttle Brothers and Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB Service Information Tuesday, June 9, 2015 11:00am St. Bernards Roman Catholic Church, 43 Botsford St. Moncton, NB. Burial Information June 9th 2015 1:30 pm Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery Requested Charity Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society