Ernest Nicholas “Ernie” Fougere – Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Ernie Fougere of Petawawa, beloved husband of the late Margaret Fougere (nee MacNeil). Loving father of Ernie “Mickey” (Sue), Wendy (Jim) and Wonda (Dave). Caring grandfather of Justin, Nick, Stephanie, Anne, Amber, Teresa and Gregory. Caring great grandfather of Hannah, Lucas, Lily, Miles, Kallan and Nolan. The family will receive relatives and friends at at the Neville Funeral Home, 491 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Friday, October 11th, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Petawawa on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 12 p.m. Interment St. Columba’s Cemetery, Pembroke. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Petawawa Royal Canadian Legion Br. 517 in memory of Ernie Fougere would be appreciated.