Le monde vient de perdre un homme de compassion, d'intégrité et de bonté.

Il a fait ses études commerciales au Collège Saint-Joseph de Memramcook. Il a ensuite succédé à son père dans l'entreprise familiale de construction, moulin à bois et quincaillerie, jusqu’à la fermeture de celle-ci en 1969. Puis, il a été au servi

ce de la Société d'habitation du Nouveau-Brunswick jusqu'à sa retraite.

Vital s'est impliqué dans différents organismes. Il a été membre du conseil d'administration de la Villa Maria, membre du comité de direction d'Amica et conseiller municipal de Saint-Louis-de-Kent (1969-1977). Son dévouement et celui de sa conjoin

te, Lucienne, ainsi que leur détermination pour la survie de la Grotte de Saint-Louis, sont toujours reconnus dans sa paroisse et sa communauté.

Toujours prêt à travailler et « patenter », il a su inspirer ses enfants, ses neveux et ses nièces, et a gagné le respect des personnes qu'il a croisées. Il aimait la nature, le patinage, le ski de fond, la bicyclette et sa piscine, mais sa famill

e avait la priorité.

The world lost one of its best, a man full of compassion, integrity and honor.

He enjoyed doing his commercial studies at College-de-St-Joseph in Memramcook. On completion of his studies, he succeeded his father in the family business until its closure in 1969. From there and until his retirement he worked with the NB Housin

g Corporation where he was held with the highest regard.

Vital gave of himself with his involvement in the Villa Maria's Board of Administration, Amica'sDirection Committee and he served as Counsellor from 1969-1977 for the Saint-Louis Municipality.

Vital and his wife, Lucienne's over-whelming dedication and commitment to the Saint-Louis Grotto was recognized through their parish and community.

Always willing to lend a hand, this entrepreneur of mind and spirit inspired his children, nephews, nieces and all who knew and met him. Vital had many passions; nature, skating, cross country skiing, biking and swimming but his true passion la

y with his family.