Stéphane Doucet

July 16, 1975 – August 30, 2023

Outdoor and music enthusiast and devoted teacher and school administrator, Stéphane’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death.  His healthy and active lifestyle and his few but honest and thoughtful words inspired many and will continue to impact positively the lives of those he knew.  On August 30, 2023, at the age of 48, Stéphane left us far too soon, however the influence he had on his community will be felt for years to come.  Son of the late Robert and the late Marie Claire Doucet, Stéphane made sure to share his true self with his closest friends and family, and we were all better because of it.

Stéphane’s love for children led him to complete a Sports and Recreation program at NSCC in Truro.  His love of sports and all physical activity steered him to become coordinator of Les Jeux de l’Acadie for a number of years where he made many good and cherished friends.  He then pursued his Bachelors of Education at l’Université Sainte-Anne and has since been inspiring his students and colleagues on a daily basis.  His focus as an educator was predominantly on the health and wellness of his many pupils, and his efforts were always cemented in kindness.

His quick wit and sarcasm were amongst his strongest character traits.  He was often the silent introverted type but when he spoke, his words spoke loudly and were always met with attention and laughter.  In the back of the crowd, we often heard him say “useless information” or “anyway, changeons le sujet”.  He wanted to live in the moment and not waste precious time on conversations that were not going to make this world a better place.  He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life.  He loved quiet evenings with his wife Brenda and his children Sophie and Thomas by his side; spending time with friends playing music; playing hockey; being outdoors as much as he could and spending as much time as possible instilling strong values in Sophie and Thomas with whom he spent all of his spare time. Their many walks and beach time at Shubie Park; bike rides around the block; morning walks à la cote à l’Étang; and spending as much time in his beloved Redman.  The most important for Stéphane was for his children to appreciate the little and beautiful moments in life and life itself. Stéphane also loved vacationing in his favourite place, his beloved Prince Edward Island where he always felt at peace.

Stéphane was a loving husband to Brenda and dedicated father to his two adored children, Sophie and Thomas, whom he cherished with all his existence.  They were the center of his world.  They will surely treasure all the memories he created with them forever.

At the core of Stéphane’s life and educational philosophy was “No regrets.” A simple phrase that was heard often by his colleagues and family, and that will echo in their hearts forever.

Brenda, Sophie and Thomas along with Stéphane’s siblings Marie-Josée, Sylvette (Pierre, Alexanne and Gabriel), Colette and Jérémie (Frédérique), his mother-in-law Germaine and his cousin Huguette invite you to a Memorial Service at l’Église Saint-Pierre in Chéticamp on Saturday, September 9^th at 11 am.  They will be at church starting at 9:30 am to accept condolences.

Donations may be made to Brenda [email protected] with the goal of offering a bursary awarded to a student of l’École secondaire Mosaïque in Stéphane’s honour.