It is with very sad hearts that the family of Gilles Francoeur, of Fredericton, announce his passing on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the age of 55. Born in Campbellton, N.B. on May 3, 1960, Gilles was a son of the late Delphis and Laurence (Rioux) Francoeur.

Gilles proudly served in the Canadian Armed Forces for a period of 5 years and at the time of his passing he was employed with the Province of N.B., Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. He was actively involved with the N.B. Lung Association and successfully completed the 2014 Vélo Bike Tour in N.B.

Gilles truly had an affinity for the great outdoors and was always enthusiastic about hiking, biking or just walking in the woods. He truly had a heartbeat for nature and the peace and serenity it brought to his soul. He was also a gifted craftsman.

Gilles leaves behind two daughters, Sherrie (Marc) Francoeur of Beresford, N.B. and her mother Elizabeth and Krissie Anderson of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Keanen, Kate, Ryan, Damian, Gabriel, William and Nova. His three siblings who survive him are Claudette (Wayne) McGill of Moncton, Gerald (Dorice) Francoeur of Petit Rocher, N.B. and Daniel (Sheree) Francoeur of Brampton, Ontario, as well as nieces Tracy and Jodie and  nephews Jason, Justice and Jordan. Gilles also had a special place in his heart for Sherrie-Lynn Dogurga and her son Andrew.

Aside from his parents, three siblings, Marc, Denise and Charles also predeceased him.

The family of Gilles Francoeur will receive visitors at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, N.B. on Wednesday July 22, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. only. There will be no funeral service. A private interment will be held in Campbellton, N.B. at a later date.

NO FLOWERS by family request. For those who wish to remember Gilles by way of a memorial contribution, the family has suggested the N.B. Lung Association or a charity of the donor’s choice.                                              

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