Age 88, of Chéticamp, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Chéticamp. He was a son to the late Joseph and the late Marie Emma (LeBlanc) Aucoin.
Eddie Joe was a loving husband and father. Born and raised in Chéticamp, he left as a young man to enlist in the Canadian Armed Forces. During his time in the military, he also served in the US Army (early 1960’s.) Eddie Joe’s time in the US Army saw him serve a tour of duty in Vietnam and stand as part of the honour guard for JFK’s 1963 funeral. Also in 1963, Eddie Joe and Therese were married in Chéticamp.
After several years living in the USA, they returned to Chéticamp, in 1973, with their daughter Paula (born 1971). Several years of working odd jobs led to him starting his own flooring company. Eddie Joe’s brother, Laurent Edmond, worked alongside him until he sold the company and retired.
During his retirement years Eddie Joe liked to stay busy with gardening, regular golfing, guitar playing; and was always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and family. Eddie Joe was always an active volunteer with the local branch (#32) of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was extremely interested in the activities and projects that both his daughter and son-in-law, Kevin, were involved with or undertaking.Most of all, Eddie Joe will be remembered for his always friendly demeanour, greeting everyone with a warm smile. He was a well loved, highly respected, modest man; who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Eddie Joe is survived by his wife, Therese Irene Aucoin; daughter, Paula Aucoin-Camus (Kevin); brother, Laurent Edmond Aucoin.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Davy Aucoin, Yvon Aucoin, Gordon Aucoin, and Georgie Aucoin; sisters, Marie Julie Cooper, and Carmella Aucoin.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM in l’Église St. Pierre, Chéticamp with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial to follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.
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My deepest sympathy to all family members+involve
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Eddie Joe. I will always cherish my visit with Yvon to Nova Scotia in 2017. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love from Ruth.
Our sincere condolences to Theresa , Paula & her husband. Eddie Joe was a good friend of ours when they lived in Waltham. He definitely accomplished a lot in his long life serving both countries. He will be missed. May he RIP
Guy & Wilfredine
Mes sincères sympathies a Paula, ta mère Therese et toute la famille durant ce temps difficile. I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet Eddie Joe. He sounds like a great man with a giving heart and hand to his family, friends and community. May he rest in peace. Sending you strength and hugs as you bid him farewell.
Sympathies Therese,Paula and family. R.I.P. Eddie Jos. Thanks for your many years of service.
Thinking of you Therese during this difficult time.You were my best LPN at the Foyer Pere Fiset..
RIP to my former neighbor…so kind and always willing to lend a hand. Never forgot his visits in the summer, with cucumbers from his garden, always with a smile. My condolences to Therese and family as you say goodbye .