Obituary of James Alban LaViolette

The death of James Alban LaViolette, husband of Shirley Ursula (Goudreau) LaViolette, occurred at Bobby’s Hospice on Saturday, March 25, 2017. James was born on September 3, 1926 in Jacquet River, NB and was a son of the late John and Mary Ellen (Furlotte) LaViolette. He was the owner/operator of LaViolette Shell Service Station on the West Side for twenty-eight years. James was an avid woodworker, enjoyed sports and anything to do with the great outdoors. James is survived by his sons, Arthur (Terrilee), Paul (Patti), Michael, Carl (Darlene) all of Saint John and Charles (Shelly) of Nerepis; brother, John (Irene) of Saint John; sisters, Derilda Degrechie, Myrtle (Eugene) Henry and Bernadette (James) Babin of Jacquet River; grandchildren, James (Megan), Kristen (Mark), Natilie, Sean, Ryan, Chelsea and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Rylee, Brooke, Owen and Charleigh; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, James was also predeceased by his brothers, Billy and Norby and sisters, Mae, Gladys, Maizie, Shirley and Charlotte. By request of the family there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Matthew’s Church, Grand Bay-Westfield on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place at St. Augustine’s Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425). For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation or a charity of the donor’s choice.