Elzée passed away peacefully at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre on April 30th. He was the son of the late James and Ether Saulnier.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elaine; daughter Yvette (Russell Thimot), Truro, son Mark (Shawna) Kingston, NB, three granddaughters Jordyn Saulnier (Hampton, NB), Céline Thimot (Grande Cache, AB) and Lauryn Saulnier (Hampton, NB), sisters Annette Thibodeau (Saulnierville), Lorraine Thimot (Saulnierville) and brother James Saulnier (Meteghan Centre). Besides Elzée's parents he was predeceased by his siblings Ralph, Gilfred, Janine and Delina.
For everyone who knew Elzée, he was a huge animal lover, especially draft horses. He lived for several years on Double EE farm in Saulnierville where he and Elaine farmed their entire younger life together. They had many fun times with his best friends and family, enjoying hayrides, new baby calves, ducks and many more animals throughout the years. He was also quite the avid storyteller. In addition to farming, he drove a school bus for the Clare/Argyle school board and upon his retirement, the Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial. He was proud to have driven several generations of families on his bus over a 36-year period.
Elzée and Elaine moved to Truro 7 years ago to be closer to their family. His most special moments were spent with his granddaughters Jordyn, Céline and Lauryn. He was very proud of all his family, but the three girls held a special place in his heart. A celebration of life will be organized later this Summer. Grampie, you will be forever loved and missed.
Cremation has taken place under the care of Jayne’s Funeral Home, Digby. Share a memory or leave a condolence at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com.
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