Edmond Cyril Aucoin

July 7, 1930 – October 24, 2026
Edmond Cyril Aucoin passed away peacefully surrounded by a lifetime of love and memories at the age of 96. Born in Grand Étang, Cape Breton, he was the youngest of eight children. He was predeceased by his parents Henri Aucoin and Marguerite LeBlanc and siblings Marguerite, Daniel, Joseph, Annie Rose, Marie Jeanette, Catherine Lorette and Rita.
Edmond was a devoted husband to Ethel (Roach) for 73 years, He was a loving father to Ambrose, Danny (Dianne), Cyril and Phillipe (predeceased). A proud grandfather to Keith (Maureen), Phillip (Lea), Kim (Jean Pierre), Shana, Tyler (Kristie), Brandon, Philip (Laura) and Jennifer (Kent). A cherished great grandfather to Ben, Emily, Sophie, Kobi, Jada, Braydon, Nathan, Jackson and Cooper, he was immensely proud of them all. He was also a devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Known for his kindness, patience, generosity, quiet nature, and wonderful storytelling accompanied by his infectious laugh, he was a true gentleman with a heart of gold. Family was always at the center of his life, and his love and wisdom touched generations.
Edmond and his family moved to Waltham, Massachusetts in 1965 where he worked various jobs, especially loving his work at the French Club where he worked as head bartender and treasurer for many years. The French Club, known as the place, where Canadians gathered to play cards, pool and socialize held so many great memories for him. He loved a good party, singing, golfing and good company.
Throughout his life, Edmond made meaningful contributions to the fishing industry in Cape Breton and Nova Scotia. He founded Aucoin Entreprises Ltd. in Chéticamp in 1980 and served on the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board for many consecutive terms.
His passion for bartending reignited in his later years, spending nearly 20 years welcoming familiar faces and making new friends at the Antigonish Golf & Country Club. He made the best Caesars around! Also, a proud and loyal Knight of Columbus, he was recognized for 67 years of service.
Edmond will be remembered for the life he built, the people he brought together, and the love he gave so generously. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and, most of all, in the family he treasured.
To know him was to love him. He will be forever loved, deeply missed, and fondly remembered.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Église St Pierre in Chéticamp in the Spring of 2027. Donations may be made in his memory to your local Knights of Columbus.