It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of the late Regis Florence Battiste (nee LeRiche) announces her peaceful passing at her residence on Wednesday, October 27 ^th , 2021 in her 101 ^st year. She was a resident at the Crosswinds Seniors Resort in Robinsons for the past two years. Born in Channel-Port aux Basques, NL on February 29 ^th , 1920, the daughter of James and Sarah LeRiche. She was predeceased by her husband; Willard Joseph Battiste, parents; James and Sarah LeRiche, brothers; Alexander, Raymond (Georgina) LeRiche, Benjamin (Kathleen) LeRiche, sisters; Elizabeth (Leonard) Bowdridge, Muriel (Arthur) Parsons, Maggie (Edger) Ford, daughters; Janet LeRiche Searle, sons-in-law; Bryan Murray Campbell, and Michael Searle Sr.

Regis leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons; Willard (Elaine) Battiste, David (Georgina) Battiste, Garry Battiste, daughters; Ellen (Jack) Devine, Arthena (James) Osmond, Sandra Campbell (Edward Bruce), Linda Battiste (Dave Gouthro), Bonnie (Ernest) Hardy, Carolann (Dave) Didsbury, and Wanda Battiste. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces and her only living first cousin; Jean Kettle.

During her early years Regis, along with her late husband Willard, operated a confectionary store on Citadel Street. (Army Hill). She was a member of the Salvation Army Home League, Orange Lodge and Rebecca Lodge.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 31 ^st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at East Haven Funeral Home Inc., 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1 ^st , at 2 p.m. from St. James Anglican Church, Channel-Port aux Basques officiated by Rev. Jane Allen. Interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill, TCH, NL. Due to the latest Government regulations your Newfoundland VaxPass, photo ID and masks are required for entry to the visitation and church service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, NL. info@easthavenfuneralhome.com (709)-695-2300 www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts