Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau has died following a battle with cancer.
Her office releasing a statement saying they are saddened to announce her death.
Roy Vienneau became New Brunswick’s 31st Lieutenant-Governor on October 23rd, 2014.
The Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick is saddened to announce the death of Her Honour, the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, ONB, Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick, following a courageous battle with cancer.https://t.co/10OdB3Rg6a
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) August 2, 2019
Before becoming the lieutenant-governor, Roy Vienneau worked for 23 years at the NBCC campus in Bathurst serving a dean, department head, professor and principal
Official events at Government House have been cancelled and all the details regarding arrangements will be made available through the provincial Protocol Office in the coming days.
Premier Higgs Reacts
Premier Blaine Higgs released a statement on the passing of Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.
“She gave so much to New Brunswick and will be missed by everyone whose life she touched. At this sad time, Marcia’s and my thoughts and prayers are with her husband, Ronald Vienneau, and their family and friends.” Higgs said.
Higgs calls Roy Vienneau a passionate advocate for this province and its people throughout her career.
He says during her time as lieutenant-governor, she championed literacy and mental health issues.
Higgs also notes her steadfast leadership during the historic election and transition period last fall provided stability for the province.
Prime Minister Trudeau Calls Roy Vienneau A “Trailblazer”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also released a statement on the death of Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.
“Ms. Roy Vienneau was a trailblazer in New Brunswick’s post-secondary education system.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on the death of Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick Jocelyne Roy Vienneau: https://t.co/1IGMKagJoM
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) August 2, 2019
The Prime Minister says Roy Vienneau was the first woman to direct a francophone community college in New Brunswick and the first woman to occupy a secular position as vice-president of a campus at the Université de Moncton
Trudeau adds she was also one of the first women to graduate from the university’s Faculty of Engineering.
Green Party Leader David Coon Responds
Green party leader David Coon reacting to the passing of the lieutenant-governor Jocelyne Roy Vienneau.
On Twitter, Coon offers his heartfelt sympathies to her husband Ronald and their family.
He calls this devastating news for everyone she has touched adding which are so many of us.
En hommage
In tribute pic.twitter.com/boebE2KnO0— David Coon (@DavidCCoon) August 2, 2019
