Eloi worked as a
Machine Tender for Irving Pulp and Paper for 32 years, retiring in 1992. He was
an avid outdoorsman, hunter and enjoyed spending time with his family especially
at the camp. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Besides his loving
wife Alice of 55 years, he is survived by his children, Donald (Mary-Anne),
Norman (Cynthia), Diane Clarke (Tom Clarke) (Roger Chamberlain) and Raymond
(Nancy) all of Saint John; grandchildren, Shannon Daigle, Jillian Daigle (Azam),
Randall Daigle, Angela Daigle, Michael Daigle, Rose Robinson (Scott), Andrea
Clarke (Colby), Corey Zimmerman (Edward), Becky Daigle and Andrew Daigle, great
grandchild Victoria Robinson; brothers Lazare Daigle (Jeanette) of Moncton and
Yvan Daigle (Irene) of Tracadie; sister, Marie Thebeau of Rogersville; several
cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Besides his parents he was
predeceased by sisters, Cecile Richard and Leah Gallant.
Following cremation,
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim's Church on
Tuesday August 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. A private family interment will take place
at a later date. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.