Obituary of McCUE Yvette

<p>McCUE, Yvette,-The death of Yvette McCue, wife of Louis Donald McCue, occurred at Rocmaura Nursing Home on Friday, October 7, 2011. Yvette was born in Drummond, N.B., a daughter of the late Jean T. and Marie L. (Desjardin) Lagace. A devoted wife and loving mother, besides her husband, Yvette is survived by three sons,&nbsp; John (Diane) of Fredericton, and Dr. Thomas (Donna) and Donald (Cheryl), both of Saint John; four daughters, Shirley (David) MacKinnon of Winnipeg, Judy (Greg) McAloon of Saint John, Helen (Gerald) LeBlanc, of Saint John, and Susan (Bob) Sisson of Chesterville, Ont.; two sisters Cecile Beaulieu and Collette Michaud, both of Montreal; and 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.<br /><br />Yvette led a very active life and was never happier than when she was helping others. She and her husband moved several times with their young family including military postings to Summerside, PEI and Trenton, Ont. where Don served with the R.C.A.F. During that time Yvette was very active with the RC Military Vicarate serving many leadership roles with the Catholic Women's League, and often took responsibility for training the altar boys and caring for the altar cloths and vestments in her parish. Upon her husband's retirement from the military, the family returned to their farm in Morrell Siding, N.B. With seven children of school-age, Yvette went to work for J. Clark &amp; Sons Chevrolet in Grand Falls where, with her aptitude for finance, she worked as Office Manager. Following retirement, Don and Yvette traveled many times across Canada visiting friends and relatives, moved to Saint John after selling their home, and spent many winters in Florida where they welcomed family and friends into their warm abode. In addition she was very active with the Seagulls of Market Square Senior Citizens Club, obtaining many grants to support activities at the club. Yvette was very active at the Cathedral, serving as a lector, communion minister, and sacristan. Her Catholic faith was always first in her life and never a day went by without an hour of prayerful devotion and daily Mass whenever possible, always in the company of her loving husband.<br /><br />Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation to Rocmaura Foundation (Garden Court) or the Cathedral Fund would be appreciated. <br /><br /></p>