It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Murielle Chamberlain on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 81.
Born and raised in Bathurst, she was the daughter of the late Alphé and Isabelle (Imbeault) Lagacé.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Alexandre Chamberlain and their 3 daughters, Linda of Bathurst NB, Diane (Mario Doucet) of Pointe Verte NB and Darlene (Roger) Pelletier of Quispamsis NB. Her 12 grandchildren, Steven Champagne, Annie Begin, Jimmy Champagne, Melina Begin, Jason Champagne, Gabriel Chamberlain, Vincent Hamel, Alyssa Leblanc (Pelletier), Katherine Pelletier, Ryan Pelletier, Jesse Pelletier and Shawn Pelletier.
She also had 10 great grandchildren (Marek, Kelly-Ann, Rebeka, Marika, Karell, Karsen, Jayce, Kali, Lilly and Sadie.)
Murielle is also survived by her sisters Geraldine (late Eddy) Comeau, Jeannette (late John) Surette, Lina (Raymond) Babin, and her brother Ronald Lagacé.
Besides her parents, Murielle was predeceased by her brother Roger (late Louise) Lagacé, sister Collette (Steve) Stinson, Lionel (late Mary Lou) Lagacé and Lorraine Babin (Cyril Berube).
Murielle loved her daughters dearly and cherished the moments spent with them. She was also especially proud of her grandchildren. She took tremendous joy in watching them grow, following their lives and accomplishments, and rejoyced when spending time with them.They were a great source of happiness and pride to her.
Murielle had a loving heart and was always willing to help family and friends. You always felt welcome in her presence.
She loved playing rumoli with her sisters, playing SkipBo with her daughters and grandchildren, watching TV crime shows and reminicing through photos of family.
A funeral service will be held at Elhatton’s Funeral Home Chapel on Friday November 6, 2026, at 2p.m.
In honor of Murielle, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke foundation or the Alzheimer Society.
Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton’s Funeral Home, Bathurst (www.elhatton.com).
