Joseph A. Aucoin

Age 96, of Cheticamp passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp. Joseph was a son to the late Amédée and the late Anne “Nanoune” (Doucet) Aucoin.

Joseph was a member of the Senior Citizen’s Club of Cheticamp and was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Br# 32, Cheticamp. He was a fisherman most of his life. His passion was dancing…all kinds of dances, especially waltzing. He was a great square set caller. He also loved fiddle music, his favorite being Mike Hall. He enjoyed having his morning coffee with the boys at the senior’s hall. His last wish came true this past week when he passed his driver’s license at the age of 96.

Joseph is survived by his sons, Real (Dauphine) Aucoin, and Andre (Anita) Aucoin; daughter, Jeannine (Semi) Larade; daughter in law, Sharon Aucoin; sister, Marie Anne (late Johnny) Maillet; grandchildren, Robert, Mark (Kathrine), Dale (Gisele), Cindy (Carl), Jennifer (Myles), Carol (Emile), Matthew, Shauna (Tyler), and Byron (Jillian); great grandchildren, Zackary, Allison, Ava, Katelyn, Nathan, Grayson, Caleb, Chloe, Breanna (Gordon), Paige, Connor, Ainsley, Ellie, and Giana; great-great granddaughter, Hazel.

Besides his wife, Sadie Mae (Bourgeois) Aucoin, he was predeceased by his son, Roger Aucoin; brothers, Leo and Johnny; sisters, Maggie Muise, Louise Deveau, Yvonne Bourgeois, and Adele Aucoin.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 1 to 2 PM at Cheticamp Funeral Home followed by funeral service at 2 PM at the funeral home with Father Peter LeBlanc officiating. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cheticamp.

Donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospital Charitable Foundation.