BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 73
Est, 1973
Rudy "Rodolphe" Mercury
At the Edmundston Regional Hospital, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 83 years and 8 months, Mr. Rudy "Rodolphe" Mercure, resident of St-Basile, husband of the late Mrs. Linda Lavoie, son of the late Mr. Hermyle Mercure and the late Mrs. Edmée Martin, passed away.
He leaves behind, in sorrow but also with wonderful memories, his sons: Dean Mercure (Chantal Corbin) and Glenn Mercure (José Pelletier), his grandchildren: Ashley Chiasson (Danny), Tiffany Couturier (David), Alexandre Mercure (Chelsea Arsenault), Tristan Mercure (Amélie Haché), his great-grandchildren: Romie, Eloi, Brielle, Jay and Cassie, as well as his sisters and brother: Norma Bourgoin (Claude), Jacques Mercure (Léone), Rachel Mercure and Hermance Mercure (Julien Laplante). He now rests beside his wife, his parents and his brothers: Normand "Pitou" and Martin.
His funeral will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the church of Ste-Anne-de-Madawaska with burial in the cemetery of St-Basile.
Please note that there will be no visits prior to the funeral.
Mr. Mercure was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree Council 6524 Mgr-Louis-Napoléon-Dugal de St-Basile.
The family sincerely thanks the doctors and palliative care staff at Edmundston Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Annabelle Caron, for the excellent care he received.
Your expressions of sympathy can be shown through a donation to the Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care. To donate online:https://www.fondationhre.ca/
He leaves behind, in sorrow but also with wonderful memories, his sons: Dean Mercure (Chantal Corbin) and Glenn Mercure (José Pelletier), his grandchildren: Ashley Chiasson (Danny), Tiffany Couturier (David), Alexandre Mercure (Chelsea Arsenault), Tristan Mercure (Amélie Haché), his great-grandchildren: Romie, Eloi, Brielle, Jay and Cassie, as well as his sisters and brother: Norma Bourgoin (Claude), Jacques Mercure (Léone), Rachel Mercure and Hermance Mercure (Julien Laplante). He now rests beside his wife, his parents and his brothers: Normand "Pitou" and Martin.
His funeral will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the church of Ste-Anne-de-Madawaska with burial in the cemetery of St-Basile.
Please note that there will be no visits prior to the funeral.
Mr. Mercure was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd degree Council 6524 Mgr-Louis-Napoléon-Dugal de St-Basile.
The family sincerely thanks the doctors and palliative care staff at Edmundston Regional Hospital, especially Dr. Annabelle Caron, for the excellent care he received.
Your expressions of sympathy can be shown through a donation to the Edmundston Regional Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care. To donate online:https://www.fondationhre.ca/
CHARLES GRIMES
1944 - 2026
Updated January 5th, 2026
Boilermakers Local 73 is saddened to announce the passing of Past President Charles H. Grimes.
Brother Grimes was a proud charter member of Local 73, joining the union in 1971. He served the membership with dedication and integrity as President of Local 73 from April 1982 to March 1998, leaving a lasting impact on our Local and its members.
Charles “Charlie” Grimes passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 81.
There is no visitation scheduled at this time. Cremation has taken place under the care & direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Oakridge Chapel. If a later date is set for a funeral service or celebration of life, it will be posted here.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him. Brother Grimes’ leadership and commitment to the Boilermakers will not be forgotten.
Charles Henry Grimes
Brother Grimes was a proud charter member of Local 73, joining the union in 1971. He served the membership with dedication and integrity as President of Local 73 from April 1982 to March 1998, leaving a lasting impact on our Local and its members.
Charles “Charlie” Grimes passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 81.
There is no visitation scheduled at this time. Cremation has taken place under the care & direction of Atlantic Funeral Home, Oakridge Chapel. If a later date is set for a funeral service or celebration of life, it will be posted here.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him. Brother Grimes’ leadership and commitment to the Boilermakers will not be forgotten.
Charles Henry Grimes
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