Sainte-Anne, Glou. Co. - It is with profound sadness that the family of Paul E. Theriault, of Sainte-Anne, Gloucester Co. and formerly of the Miramichi, announce his passing on December 9, 2025, at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst, at the age of 76.

He is survived by his loving wife and partner of over 42 years, Anne (Picot), his children, Angela, Paul Jr., Francois (Frank), Michelle; his grandchildren Evan, Emilee, Lisa Anne, Korina and Micah; his siblings, Maurice (Anna), Rose (Vic Matchett), Dianne (Derrick Hennessy), Daniel (Colette), Jeanette (John Bruce) his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet & Gerry Pitre, Gerard & Pauline Picot, Carmel & Charles Junod, Mercedes Picot, many cousins, aunts, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Edmond and Jeannine (Jeanne) (Duclos) Theriault, his special niece Martine Theriault, his parents-in-law J. Adolphus and Mercedes (Landry) Picot, sister-in-law Lucille (Lucy) Theriault, brothers-in-law Charles & Maurice Picot, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends.

Special thanks to his sisters, brothers and their spouses who were there for him in every way. Thanks also to the medical personnel at Chaleur Regional Hospital and to Doctor Demers and Doctor J. P. Arseneau for their dedication. Thank you as well to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and support.

He was a friend to so many, always willing to give a helping hand, and his greatest joy was to entertain them in his garage with his music and jokes. He was notorious for his many talents in woodworking, mechanical work, projects and repairs of any type.

On my behalf, I wish to thank my personal support team, Dianne, Janet, Rose, Jeannine, Mary Jane, Jerome & Karen, Kathy & Cliff and to Sterling Pursey who continues to help from the goodness of his heart. A very specific thank you to our beloved son Frank, my helper and daily listener. Without all of you, I would not have had the strength to persevere during his nine recent weeks of hospitalization.

There will be no visitations at the funeral home. Funeral services will be celebrated on Thursday December 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. from Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.

Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to Liver Canada, Bathurst SPCA or a charity of choice.