BORN

1923

DIED

2013

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Dalhousie, New Brunswick

Margaret LaBillois Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 20, 2013.

Passed away at the Dalhousie Nursing Home on April 19, at the age of 89, Mrs. Margaret Pictou Labillois of Eel River Bar, wife of the late Michael Labillois.

The funeral service will be held at St. John Bosco Church, Dalhousie on Tuesday at 11am.

Visitation at Eel River Bar Band Hall, Eel River Bar, Sunday from 2pm, Monday From 2 pm and on Tuesday from 9:30 until service time. Legion members of Dalhousie branch # 17 and all members of the Royal Canadian Legion are asked to meet at Eel River Band Hall on Monday evening at 7:30pm for Legion Service.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Maher's Funeral Home, Dalhousie.

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August 3, 2013

SUSAN JAMES

I don't know her personally just reading her obituary she seen to have been a
wonderful lady.That has accomplish so much in her life time.
To the family you have my Deepest Sympathy,may GOD bless your family..

May 26, 2013

Priscilla (Guéganne) Martin Doucet

The Creator saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. He knew you walked the red road to help bring back our people into the sacred hoop, so that we might again walk the red road in a sacred manner pleasing to the powers of the Universe. The Creator put his arms around you and said “Come home Margaret” everyone will remember you left,and this gave your family memories too beautiful to forget...

May 1, 2013

Bonnie Hickey

I will miss your beautiful smile Margaret,you were one of a kind,beautiful yet so kind and gentle.
Bonnie Hickey DNH

April 26, 2013

aiahninchi ohoyo

condolences to her family...another great one on the path to the stars...

April 26, 2013

Courtney Large

I HOPE YOUR lEGACY LIVES ON. YOUR WORK AND PICTURES IS A POWERFUL IMAGE OF WHAT HARD WORK LOOKS LIKE. BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THOSE WHO WERE LEFT BEHIND. ~SISTERS IN CHRIST.SISTERS IN SPIRIT~

April 26, 2013

COURTNEY LARGE

Wow ~ Amazing pictures. The Best I saw ~ With Love - Courtney </3

April 23, 2013

Madeleine Bertin Lanteigne

Please accept my sincere condolences. I will pray for your family that God comforts you and give you strength to pass through this time of lost.
May God bless you all.

April 23, 2013

Ronald Murchie

My condolences to her family, she was a great lady. I am proud to
say that my Grandmother Mary Labillois and she were cousins. I have always been proud of my native heritage and she was one who really added to the pride.

April 23, 2013

so sorry to hear of margarets passing. she was a special person to our family. especially to my mom winnifred murchie russell. my love to the family. xxoo deborah russell .

April 23, 2013

Joanne Hance

My deepest condolences to the family she was a special lady, she will be sorely missed,'

April 23, 2013

Jean Stewart

Sincere sympathy to all the people of the surrounding communities with the loss of a true and great lady. She taught us all how we should live our lives, and she lived what she believed.

April 23, 2013

Clarence Huard

I remember Mrs Labillois at a pow wow in EelRiver Bar, many yrs ago, am glad I met her this great lady. My condolenceto all the Family .

April 23, 2013

Dan Comeau

A great spokesperson for the aboriginal Canadian community. I have heard her name spoken while I have lived in many provinces through the years. She was a great mother, teacher and community leader and cared very much for all those she encountered. It is only with regret that I had never sat and had a conversation with her.
Dan Comeau (Dalhousie, NB)

April 23, 2013

Tatawnyha Nicholas

I was so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing. She and her family have been close to both sides of my family (Nicholas and Barlow) for as long as I can remember. She was always so kind and welcoming...a good cook and I still have a pair of moccasins she made. She will always be remembered and I wish her family all my good thoughts and prayers! All my condolences!

April 22, 2013

Wayne@Marylou Audet

Our deepest sympathies to the Labillois family,our prayers are with you at this time.

April 22, 2013

Gerald Harquail

I had the honor of meeting this lady and she was introduced to me by my father.I was about 9 years old at the time and she was preparing fried clams. This was my first experience of ever trying them and man oh man ! They were delicious.I recall her always smiling and had a wonderful laugh.I wish I could have known her more.Happy Trails dear woman

April 22, 2013

Barb Thompson

A pliiar of the community, a beacon for her family and an example for women everywhere - a life well lived.

April 22, 2013

Thank You Mrs. Labillios, you inspired my childhood. I remember you giving me my first braid of sweetgrass and now the smell of sweetgrass reminds me of your presence. Oelaliag ag Gesaloleg. Sylvie and Kevin

April 22, 2013

I feel like we have all lost our mother. Now it is time for us to remember all of the things Mother Margaret taught us.. Bless you on your journey . . .
Steve Epworth

April 22, 2013

May & Mike Palmater

Our deepest sympathies to the LaBillois family and Eel River Bar Community. A Great Lady who will be missed by all.

April 22, 2013

Cindy Floyd-Zabriskie

Wish I could be there. My thoughts and prayers are will you all. Auntie Muckie was a remarkable woman! Rest in peace Auntie Muckie!

April 22, 2013

julie martin

I had the great privilege to meet Mrs. Labillois, our Mi'kmaq Nation has lost a great lady, my sympathy goes out to friends and family, and sorrow to those who didn't have the great privilege to meet her"

April 22, 2013

Darlene Bachiri

I am so sorry for your loss.Meskay.

April 22, 2013

Gordon Skead

We are saddened by your loss.I was honored and privileged to have shared the passion she had for her family and her community.

April 22, 2013

libbie valdron

our prayers are with the famaily from ald friendswho use to live in DARLINGTON NB tTHE innis family What a beautiful lady.MAY YOU REST IN GOD HOLY presentan. LIBBIE innis

April 22, 2013

Virginia peter paul

Sending prayers to her family and all those who loved her....She was a great inspiration to many and will be missed
Virginia Peter Paul
Pabineau 1st Nation

April 22, 2013

Louise LaBillois

Loved you with all my heart and will miss you greatly. It was a privilege and an honor to have known you for 28 years.
Your loving daughter in law,
Louise LaBillois XOX

April 22, 2013

Theresa Francis

Our thougths and prayers for family and friends, R.I.P. Margaret

April 22, 2013

Marilyn Francis

Prayers for her children, family and friends. Mrs. Labillois was a beautiful woman and inspiration to many. May her journey home be welcomed and join by family/ancestors who have been waiting for her in the Spirit World. Much love and courage for her family. May her family feel the love and prayers sent to you all at this sad time. From the Francis Family...

April 22, 2013

Toni Paul

She will be missed, Great woman who taught many things in life. It was an honor to have known you Mrs. Labillois. Sending prayers to your family and community.

April 21, 2013

Karen Barberie

My sympathies to the family and the whole Eel River Bar community. You have lost a true legend who will never be forgotten. Carry on her legacy as she would want you to.

April 21, 2013

Sandra Stewart

Our deepest sympathies & condolences to family & friends during your time of sorrow. May she now rest in peace.

April 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 21, 2013

Geralda Innis

My deepest sympathy is sent out at this time. RIP.

April 21, 2013

To all her children and grandchildrens my deepest sympathies are with you. I had a chance on meeting her on the film Les chefs de Suzanne Chiasson.

April 21, 2013

Libbie/Ken Valdron

Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.

April 21, 2013

Debbie/Rayburn Furlotte

Our deepest sympathy is sent to the family during this difficult time.

April 21, 2013

Verna LaPointe

My Deepest Sympathies to The LaBillois Family,Such a beautiful Lady inside and out, you will be missed by many.

April 21, 2013

The Reverend Arnold Godsoe

We were delighted to see Mrs LaBillois and her family on the day she received The Order of New Brunswick as we were having lunch at the Lord Beaverbrook Hotel. On our way past her table we stopped to express our congratulations and we could not have been more pleased or excited to see her on such a great occasion. Mrs LaBillois thanked us rather shyly and graciously. A truly great person and one who has left a lasting legacy to the people of Canada and New Brunswick in particular. To her family we send our deepest sympathy and give thanks for her long and fruitful life. May she rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

April 21, 2013

To Colleen Edgar and Family
I would like to offer my sympathies and it was a pleasure to have her in our nursing home we will miss her
Marc Cayouette

April 21, 2013

Sylvie Doucet

She is a true inspiration to the young ones and all. Let her strength continue within each one of you.

April 21, 2013

Randy Carrier

Our condolences to the family on your loss.She will be missed by many.
Randy and Valerie Carrier.

April 21, 2013

MacPherson Linda

Danny & I send our deepest sympathies to the Labillois Family.....She was truly an inspiration to me and my family......My mom, Wanda MacPherson also sends you her condolences.....

Danny (Stretch) Bourdage, Linda MacPherson & Wanda MacPherson along with Jim, Orva, Lorne & Harvey.....

April 21, 2013

Charles Stewart

A true trail blazer, for women and for her community, Mrs. Margaret LaBillois served in World War II, and she was first at many things, and a first rate person. Her passing is a lose to not only Eel River Bar, but our region and New Brunswick. My condolences and sympathies to her large family, and to the people of Eel River Bar.

April 21, 2013

Cormier Andre & Donna

Our condolences and Sympathies to the family .

April 21, 2013

To The La Billois Family Thank You for sharing Mom anyone who met her was in the presence of wisdom peace and the smile she was so humble and her door was always open I will always hold her in my heart and I know she will have a great journey each of us need to be kind in her honor xoxo Pam

April 21, 2013

Ron & Carol Loughrey

Gordie and Family
Very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful person and a strong leader for First Nation people in New Brunswick and beyond. She will be missed. Carol's and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this time of loss.
Blessings to you,
Ron and Carol Loughrey

April 21, 2013

Susan Shalala

A truly remarkable woman and a name that will be remembered in Canadian history.

April 21, 2013

Marlene Carrier

I never met this lady, but read about her on my cousin's facebook page. I am originally from Northern NB and am now a teacher. I am as impressed by her being the first of her people to graduate school as I am about her being chief and being a woman battling injustice. Mrs. Labillois i wish I could have known you. You were an inspriation to many. May God keep you and your family in His care. You made a difference to society.

April 21, 2013

My condolences and sympathies to the LaBillois family.
She was kind hearted and had a beautiful, hearty laugh.


Brigitte Drapeau, employee at the Nursing Home, Dalhousie.

April 21, 2013

May God bless her.She was a wonderful Lady.May God look over her family.Will be missed by all.

April 21, 2013

denise ricard

all my condolences and sympaties goes out to Margarite's family..She will be greatly missed by all who knew her ,she was a lady with great wisdom,and kindness. my prays are with all of you at this time of sadness.
denise ricard

April 21, 2013

Bill Brown

My condolences and sympathy to the family and the community

April 21, 2013

Emilie Barriault

My condolences, sympathies and prayers to her family and her community. A great, strong and kind woman, she was admired and loved by so many and will be greatly missed.

April 21, 2013

From time to time, we meet people who almost defy desctiption. Margaret Labillois was one of these. Her contributions to her community and to the entire North Shore will live on, I'm sure. It will be a long time before we see her likes again. We are all a bit poorer wth her passing.

Bill Clarke, Restigouche Regional Museum

April 21, 2013

Wayne Harquail

my condolences to the family for there lost....

April 21, 2013

Margaret Labillois will be rembered for her wisdom ,kindness
and great strength in caring for everyone .She brought pride to her community .May we all learn to live like Margaret .
Bob June Harquail

April 21, 2013

Brenda Gagne

She was a wonderful lady, My thought and prayers are with the LaBillois family, Margaret is now may rest in peace, She will enjoying her new home in the heaven with people who she knews including my sister Doreen..

April 21, 2013

Karen Thurlow-Kimball

My sympathy to all at Eel River Bar for their loss of a great lady. She was a strong kind woman.

April 21, 2013

Roger Ferlatte

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 21, 2013

Mary Reid

When an elder dies, a library closes. It is up to us to keep her knowledge alive as best we can. She lived as a true leader in the teachings of the land and water and air.

April 21, 2013

Margaret LaBillious will be remembered as a wise, generous, patient and kind woman. My sincere condolence to the family.
Mary Clare Vautour (Moncton, NB)

April 21, 2013

Robert Hachey

RIP Margaret

April 21, 2013

Marguerite Arseneault -Morris

She was one of kind ! A leader of men and women, a healer, craftperson . Matriarch to a wonderful family ! My deepest sympathies goes to the Labillois family and really to all the Eel River Bar Community !

April 21, 2013

A fine lady who was liked and respected by all.Our sincere sympathy to her family.
Betty and Bill Danks

April 21, 2013

Dave & Linda Furlotte

A lady among ladies. She has kept her heritage alive through her teaching nd example. What a wonderful symbol of our Aboriginal people. Rest in Peace dear lady!!!

April 21, 2013

Colleen Harquail Petersen

I was at her home many times as a child and she always made me feel at home. She was a kind and gentle woman who had so much patience and she would say to me ah your Chala's daughter. I will miss her very much and I pass my sympathy to the whole family . Colleen Harquail Petersen

April 20, 2013

This remarkable and beautiful lady, a pioneer, a Chief, was ahead of her time. She will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace. Sincere condoleances to the family.
Blanche Michaud & Jean-Guy Pelletier, Dalhousie, NB

April 20, 2013

Ivan and Sylvia Malley

a fine lady, proud of her heritage, a leader for women, is a major part of our local history. our sympathies to the Labillois family.

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