Joseph Alde Chiasson
July 15, 1933 - November 9, 2024
Beloved husband of Janet (Bull) and father to Michelle (Al) Kunetsky. Predeceased by his son Michael Chiasson. Grandfather to Jennifer (Brandon) Niece, Kristen (Timothy) Brooks, and Brian (Cynthia) Kunetsky. Great-grandfather to Jackson, Carson, and Emerson Niece, Abby, Jazlynn, and Kyla Brooks, Lauryn, Hudson, and Lexi Kunetsky.
Alde was born as the eighth of twelve children to Amanda and Pierre Chiasson in the French community of Caraquet, New Brunswick. In 1936, the family settled in Allardville, New Brunswick. After finishing school, he worked alongside his father and brothers in logging camps before moving to Ontario at 19, where he initially spoke only French. His career began in construction before he found his calling at General Motors in February 1953. His passion for GM cars, especially Buicks, saw him rise from a line worker to a group leader, foreman, and eventually a coordinator for new model development, traveling throughout GM plants in the USA.
Alde and his family faced hardship with the unexpected loss of his son, which deeply impacted their lives. He retired at 52 following a severe heart attack, yet after recovery, he embraced life with his wife through travel, exploring places like Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, and California.
Above all, Alde cherished his family—his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His was a life of resilience, love, and fulfillment.
Join us in celebrating Alde’s life at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the People, 570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Following the Mass, burial will take place at Mount Lawn Funeral & Cemetery, with a reception to follow inside the Funeral Home.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.
