It is with sadness that we must announce the passing of Bertha Richard, age 83, of Sackville.  Bertha passed away peacefully at the Sackville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

Born in Memramcook, NB, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Evangeline (Cormier) LeBlanc.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, family was very important to her and she enjoyed all the time she had with them.  She was a very crafty lady who loved to sew, quilt and knit.  She enjoyed listening to all kinds of country music and attending Karaoke.  

She will be sadly missed by her son Roger, Sackville, and daughters; Jeannette (Allan) Richard, Sackville, and Joanne (Irois) Cormier, Cap-Pele, 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson; sister Clara Bourgeois, Memramcook; half-sister Therese (Oscar) Richard,  Lila Gautreau, (Victor Bourque) both of St. Anselme, half-brother Walter (Yvonne) LeBlanc, Donald (Carm) LeBlanc, Eugene (Carol), all of Memramcook.

Predeceased by her husband Joseph, sister Marie LeBlanc, Rita Gould, brother, Yvon LeBlanc, half-brother Leonard LeBlanc

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will take place on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church, Sackville on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11 am, Father Allison Carroll officiating.  Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Cemetery.  A reception will be held at the Jones Funeral Home following the burial.

Those wishing to make a donation in Bertha's memory may do so to the Holy Rosary Cemetery or the charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or by visiting the funeral home facebook page.