It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joseph Gerard Levesque announces his passing on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born June 26, 1940, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Rose-Èva (Gauthier) Levesque, and husband to the late Melanie (Blanke) Levesque.

He is survived by his children Petra, Robert (Shirley), and Gilbert (Sharon); Grandchildren David (Sara), Ashley (Justin), Allyson (Lance), Jason, and Katie (Desmond); Great Grandchildren Aimee Lee, Analeise, Tyler, Zachery, Danielle, Pharaoh, Marcus and Ahmani; Siblings Jean (Germaine), Marie Jeanne, Eudore (Gertrude), Cècile (Jean- Claude), Aurèle (Colette), Carmen (Reginald), Nicole, Claude (Bonnie), Michael (Cèline), Patrick, Jaques, and Mario (Lucille), and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brother Simon; Brothers in law Aime Thèriaut, and Gèrard St- Pierre; Nephews Jerry, Robert and Marc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 14th, at St Gertrudes Catholic Church at 11am. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the NB Kidney Association.