Age 98, Foyer Pére Fiset, Cheticamp, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026 in the Foyer Pére Fiset Guest Home. Ethel was a daughter of the late John and the late Josephine (Boudreau) LeFort.
Ethel was a very energetic woman who would be up before the rest of the family, cooking and doing the housework before going to work at the Evangeline Restaurant where she worked for 24 years.
Physical fitness was very important to her as she would be out for her daily walks in all kinds of weather with her cousin, Elizabeth or her friend, Malthide. She even took yoga and line dancing classes. At a young age, she was known in her neighbourhood as John’s daughter who could jump over fences.
She was a very faithful member of quite a few choirs in Cheticamp , and until Covid, she was still singing in church. She was a woman of faith who volunteered at church with her friend Malthide…doing some cleaning, the candles, counting the collections, and whatever else needed to be done.
She was known for her cinnamon rolls with relatives coming for holidays and asking for a batch to take home. Shes was also well known for her rug hooking, being a founding member of La-Cooperative Artisanale de Cheticamp, where she served as a director for many years.
Ethel is survived by her children, Gélas Deveaux (Yvette), Marc Deveaux (Susan), Claude Deveaux (Paula), and Bernard Deveau (Judy); grandchildren, Jennifer, Tina, and Kevin; and great-grandchildren, Bentley and Bryce Bolden.
Besides her parents, Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Amédée; granddaughter, Sylvie; and her siblings, Marie Hélène, Cecile, Sadie, Lucie Mae, Johnny, Stanley, Leo, Amédée, Marie Isabelle, Bernadette, Marie Louise, Arthur, Joseph, Edmond, and Annie Mae.
Visitation will be held in St. Peter’s Church, Cheticamp on Monday, August 10, 2026 from 10 am until time of funeral mass at 11 am with Father Daniel Gustave officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Foyer Pére Fiset or Paroisse Saint-Pierre.
Ethel Marie Deveaux
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Sending our sincere condolences to all the family. As days continue to pass, we hope that you find comfort & support in the people that surround you & wonderful memories of her to cherish.
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Bernard, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and in the love she gave you. Thinking of you during this difficult time and wishing you peace and strength in the days ahead.
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Bernard, we’re so sorry for the loss of your mother. Wishing you and your family strength and comfort during this difficult time. May the memories you shared bring you peace, and may her love remain with you always. Thinking of you and your family.
Love from Katy, Keith, Braeden, & Meredith
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Gelas and Yvette and Family: Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Sounds like your Mom will keep busy in Heaven keeping things tidy for all of us when we meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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My condolences to my cousins and all the family. I liked aunt Ethel immediately upon meeting her for the first time. She always seemed to have a twinkle in her eyes. I’m glad I have one of her rug hookings.
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Condolences to you Gélas and Yvette, Marc and all the family.
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Our deepest condolences to the entire family. May she RIP
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Mes sincères Sympathies pour toute la famille.
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Nos sincères sympathies à la famille de Ethel. Elle était toujours très amicale. Quelle repose en paix dans le beau jardin. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Sincères condoléances à la famille. Puissent les souvenirs alléger votre peine et vous aider à traverser ces moments difficiles. Puisse-t-elle voir et apprécier la beauté du paradis où l’attendent famille et amis du passé.
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My sincere condolences to the whole Family. Ethel was a very Special Mother and Grandma.
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