Obituary of Joseph Real Chaisson

It is with heavy hearts the family of Joseph "Joe" Real Chaisson, loving husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Chaisson, announce his passing which occurred at Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Miscou Island, NB on August 15, 1931 he was a son of the late Ernest Chaisson and Alma (Polan) and step son of the late Willard Earle. Joe was a hard-working man. Over the years he worked for Irving, Stresscon, Coast Guard, and many gas stations. Joe was a jack of all trades. He loved gardening, repairing cars, painting houses and any other odd job he could find. Joe was quite the entertainer, he loved to dance and sing karaoke. He loved people and tried to make everyone laugh. Joe will be forever missed by his daughters: Lynda (Rick) Hanson, of Grove Hill, and Judy (William) Perry, of Saint John; sons: Michael (Nicole) Chaisson, of Saint John, Ronald (Nancy) Chaisson, of Calgary, AB and David (Ardith) Chaisson, of Truro, NS; siblings: Raymond Jr., Cecile McEachern and Eileen Foss; grandchildren: Bernice (Craig) McLeod, Shawn (Shannon) Hanson, Kyle (Jennie) Marsden, Kirkland (Kayla) Perry, Jayden Chaisson, Xander Chaisson, Timothy Chaisson and Anthony Chaisson; and great grandchildren: Chad, Mariah, Brandon, Aiden and Makiah. In addition to his wife, parents and step father, he was predeceased by his brothers: Raymond Chaisson and Willard Earle, and sisters: Ruth Saunders and Gloria Gray. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Williamson and the nursing staff at Ridgewood Victory Lane for the care, compassion and kindness shown to Joe. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB (634-7424) with visitation on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A memorial service will be held from Brenan’s Chapel on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment to take place at Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances in memory of Joe may be made to Ridgewood Veteran’s Wing, Victory Lane.