July 7, 1930 \u2013 October 24, 2026
\nEdmond Cyril Aucoin passed away peacefully surrounded by a lifetime of love and memories at the age of 96. Born in Grand \u00c9tang, 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.
\nEdmond 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.
\nKnown 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.
\nEdmond 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.
\nThroughout his life, Edmond made meaningful contributions to the fishing industry in Cape Breton and Nova Scotia. He founded Aucoin Entreprises Ltd. in Ch\u00e9ticamp in 1980 and served on the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board for many consecutive terms.
\nHis 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.
\nEdmond 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.
\nTo know him was to love him. He will be forever loved, deeply missed, and fondly remembered.
\nA Celebration of Life will be held at \u00c9glise St Pierre in Ch\u00e9ticamp in the Spring of 2027. Donations may be made in his memory to your local Knights of Columbus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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