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Roland Frederick Surette

Birth	:	22 Apr 1951 Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	19 Jan 2009
Burial	:	Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.7426374, -65.9833777
Description	:	SURETTE, Roland Frederick - A courage braced with love of family, acceptance of destiny, and total humility are words which best describe the essence of our loved one, Roland Surette as he, for a second time, fought a battle with cancer. When told some six months ago that this foe was unbeatable he proceeded to organize the little time he had left as a journey with accomplishments that had to be met along the way. Some of these milestones included having his marriage to Ellen blessed by the Catholic Church, being the father of the bride for Amber, a final... Read More	SURETTE, Roland Frederick - A courage braced with love of family, acceptance of destiny, and total humility are words which best describe the essence of our loved one, Roland Surette as he, for a second time, fought a battle with cancer. When told some six months ago that this foe was unbeatable he proceeded to organize the little time he had left as a journey with accomplishments that had to be met along the way. Some of these milestones included having his marriage to Ellen blessed by the Catholic Church, being the father of the bride for Amber, a final memorable hunting trip with son Morgan and friends at Reg’s camp, and completion of two articles for the Argus Magazine, to name but a few. Born April 22, 1951 in Halifax, Roland was the second child of Edwin and Josephine (Murphy) Surette. He grew up in the village of Wedgeport, and left only during his university years to attend and graduate from St. Thomas University, N. B., with a Bachelor of Education degree (1975). He taught for the Argyle School Board for 21 years, the last eleven of which were spent as principal of the Plymouth School. Complications from the first bout with cancer forced him to leave his students and colleagues much earlier than he wanted, when he retired in 1996. Always an avid student of history, Roland embraced research in local genealogy and Acadian history. In April 2004, Roland published his book “Metis/Acadian Heritage 1604-2004”, an historical accounting of the relationship of French Acadians with the First Nations People. This book sold over 2000 copies and is used as a reference across Canada. He is a pioneer founder of the Association Des Acadiens–Metis Souriquois. Recently honored by the Department of Acadian Affairs (Minister Chris D’Entremont), Roland accepted this acknowledgement with dignity and courage, leaving his hospital bed briefly and amazing all who were present with his unfaltering spirit. Roland did not have to travel far to have a full and rich life. He gave to his community tenfold in volunteer positions. He was secretary for the Royal Canadian Legion, Wedgeport Branch No. 155, treasurer for the Argyle Liberal Association, board member for the Wedgeport Sport Tuna Fishing Museum and the Village Historique de Pubnico Ouest, and he was an organizer of the Beausoleil Festival, to name a few. He lectured on Acadian Heritage at local schools and Radio CIFA. He also participated in local softball and baseball associations, and was an avid outdoorsman when his health allowed. Many days his life was richer because someone came to the door or called and wanted help tracing their ancestry. Roland was predeceased by his father, Edwin Surette, and brother-in-law, Elden LeBlanc. He is survived by his wife, Ellen (Clairmont) Surette, his mother Josephine Cotreau; stepfather Lawrence (Del) Cotreau; son Roland “Morgan” Surette (Trudy), Wedgeport; stepdaughter Amber (Chad) Brannen, Argyle; stepson Stephen Townsend, Yarmouth; brother Eldon (Ruth) Surette, Edmonton; sister Donna (Jack) Messenger, Barrington Passage. To him, his greatest accomplishment was being held in such loving regard by his grandchildren Baylee, Taylor, Jacques, Emily, Chloe and Naomi to whom he was just “Papa” and that said it all. Visitation took place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday with prayers at 8 PM, and again from 10 to 12 noon Thursday, both in H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Wedgeport. The funeral mass was held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 22 from Saint Michael’s Catholic Church, Wedgeport, Msgr. Gerald LeBlanc and Father Wielsaw Papuga officiated. Interment followed in he parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Roland Surette Memorial Bursary, Mt. Allison University, Anthropology Department, 144 Main Street, Sackville, NB, E4L 1A7, to the Tri-County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses, or to St. Michel’s Church, Wedgeport. You may also leave messages of condolence for the family, or sign the on-line guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net

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Roland Frederick Surette's memorial is located at: Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada.
When did Roland Frederick Surette death?
Roland Frederick Surette death on 19 Jan 2009 in
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Latitude: 43.7426374
Longitude: -65.9833777

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Edwin Frederic Surette

(1918 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery
Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.7426374, -65.9833777

2. Saint Joseph's Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7608748, -65.9338263

3. Saint-Gabriel Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6956024, -66.0214111

4. Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7795967, -66.0503804

5. Ste-Famille Roman Catholic Cemetery
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6. Chebogue Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7770400, -66.0976100

7. Arcadia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8211400, -66.0566940

8. Sainte-Anne Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8380400, -65.9355700

9. Old Argyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7966899, -65.8576235

10. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7975500, -65.8575000

11. Highland Plains Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8471900, -66.0169900

12. Lower Argyle Harbourview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7344698, -65.8352181

13. Tusket Cemetery
Tusket, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8515200, -65.9745190

14. St. Stephen's Anglican Church and Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8623433, -65.9768301

15. Our Lady Of Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8319700, -66.1021600

16. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8245990, -66.1169210

17. Greenville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8609300, -66.0468800

18. Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8365800, -66.1022800

19. Anglican Church Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8252300, -66.1228500

20. Old Main Street Cemetery
Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8387600, -66.1198600

21. Tusket Falls Cemetery
Tusket Falls, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8830700, -65.9830200

22. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7043686, -65.7828674

23. Churchill Cemetery
Dayton, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8686104, -66.1037468

24. Gavelton Meeting House Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.8974700, -65.9490100