Alfred Joseph Savoie Saint John, New Brunswick Obituary

Alfred Joseph Savoie

<p>SAVOIE, ALFRED JOSEPH&nbsp;- (1926-2021), It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Alfred Joseph Savoie,&nbsp;which occurred&nbsp;at Turnbull Nursing Home on Monday, November 29, 2021.&nbsp;</p> <p>Born in Pointe-Sapin, he was the son of the late Fred and Melina (Bordage) Savoie.&nbsp; Alfred&nbsp;is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Florence (Robichaud) who is currently at Turnbull Nursing home, his&nbsp;sister Christina Dugas (Euclide) of Irishtown,&nbsp;daughter Muriel (Grattan) Cosman,&nbsp;son&nbsp;Roger (Heather) Savoie and 3 wonderful grandsons,&nbsp;Alex Savoie,&nbsp;Brandon&nbsp;Cosman (Phoebe Quilitano)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Justin Cosman (Courtney Halsall).&nbsp; He&nbsp;was predeceased by his parents&nbsp;and&nbsp;five brothers, Alyre, Joseph, Yvon, Antoine&nbsp;and Arthur&nbsp;and infant Ovila, one sister&nbsp;Marguerite Meunier.&nbsp;</p> <p>Alfred&nbsp;retired from Ocean Steel after many years of working as a Steel Fitter.&nbsp; He was&nbsp;also&nbsp;a member of the K of C Council 6770,&nbsp;and the&nbsp;30&nbsp;&amp; Up&nbsp;Club on the West Side, where him and Florence loved to gather with friends and dance the night away.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the summers, he so enjoyed his summer home in St. Charles, where he and Florence made so many special memories spending time with Florence&rsquo;s siblings and their spouses as well as seeing his own family in Pointe-Sapin. &nbsp;&nbsp;Friendships that lasted a lifetime.&nbsp; &nbsp;He will be remembered for his kindness, always willing to help someone in need and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved&nbsp;him.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Turnbull Nursing Home for their compassion and care given to Alfred during his days as a resident.&nbsp; Alfred accompanied his wife Florence to the nursing home together and he could be found by her side every day, holding her hand and comforting her.&nbsp; True love to the end.</p> <p>Arrangements have been made by Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John.&nbsp; A gathering to celebrate Alfred with family and friends will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM followed by a Service of Remembrance at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel.&nbsp; Interment will be held in St. Joseph&#39;s Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to COVID-19 health measures placed on indoor gatherings, all those 12 and older attending the visitation or funeral will be required to wear masks, show proof of vaccination and a piece of government issued ID.</p> <p>Donations to the Alzheimer&#39;s Society, the Heart &amp; Stroke Foundation or a charity of your personal choice would be appreciated by the family.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
July 29, 1926 - November 29, 202107/29/192611/29/2021
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Corey and Jean Muzzerall
December 3, 2021
To you and all the family we send our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Mom (Emerise Richard ), wants you to know you are all in her prayers. Corey and Jean- Anne and family
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Fernand and Greta Richard
December 1, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the Savoie family. Fred was a great guy and I (Fernand Richard) knew him as far back as I can remember. RIP my good friend. You will be dearly missed.
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Staff at the Turnbull Nursing Home
December 1, 2021
Alfred was such a ray of sunshine. The love and devotion shown to Florence was an inspiration to all of us at Turnbull Home. Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of a dear gentlemen.
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Denis and Yvonne Gauthier
December 1, 2021
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your father and father-in-law.
Thinking of you in this difficult time
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Anne smallwood
December 1, 2021
Muriel and Grattan and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. We are all thinking of you at this time. Blaine & Anne Smallwood
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Daniel & Patricia Wilcox
November 30, 2021
Dan looked up to Alfred when he was a child. Forever grateful for the kindness he showed by taking Dan into his loving home and taking care of him as one of his own. He will be greatly missed. RIP Alfred
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Wilcox Daniel & Patricia
November 30, 2021
Alfred was the kindest soul. We are sharing in your sadness as We remember Alfred
A candle was posted for Alfred Joseph Savoie.
A candle was posted for Alfred Joseph Savoie.