NOEL FOURNIER

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NOEL FOURNIER December 22, 1921 - February 28, 2011 Peacefully, surrounded by his family, Noël Fournier passed away February 28, 2011 at the age of 89. He leaves to mourn his children; Emile (Cécile Laramée), Anita (Hubert Bouchard), Cécile (Mike Dyck), Gérard, Fernand (Evelyn Vielfaure), Marjolaine (Germain Rocan), Paulette (Brian Jones) and Robert. Noël also leaves to mourn 18 grand-children, 28 great-grandchildren, one sister Leona (Fournier-Dansereau), in-laws: Paul Verrier, Pierre Verrier (Rita Michaud), Yvonne (Henri Gosselin), Hélène Bédard, Marie Duclos, Cécile Arnal, Pauline Piché, Claudette (Léandre Bisson), Rita Boulet, Simone Verrier and Solange Verrier. Noël was predeceased by his wife Alice (née Verrier), father Joseph Fournier, mother Eva Gagnon, brothers Gustave and Albert, sisters Cécile and little Joséphine, daughter-in-law Suzanne Lévesque, grand-daughter Carol Fournier and grandson Cohn Fournier. Dad was born in Giroux, Manitoba. Having lost his mother when he was only 18 months old; he was raised by his maternal grandmother, Ernestine Gagnon. There he was raised on the farm, with his two sisters Cécile and Léona and an aunt and uncles. Dad was a jack of all trades and a master of many. He worked as a hired hand for several farmers. He then worked at Swift in St. Boniface during the Second World War, when in 1944 he married the love of his life, Alice Verrier. They lived in St. Boniface; moved to Ste. Anne, and then established themselves on a farm in La Broquerie in 1947. Dad and Mom were farmers. Dad supplemented his income by doing carpentry work, being a milk man, and he was also a municipal councillor from 1961 to 1977 for the RM of La Broquerie, ward 4. Above all, Dad was a dedicated family man who loved and cherished his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. In Dad's life he surmounted many obstacles, but his faith gave him the hope and the strength to carry on. Noël was a man of great wisdom who shared his many life experiences and humorous stories with anyone and everyone. Dad, little that you would know, that your words will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. The last two years of Dad's life were spent at the Villa Youville in Ste. Anne, where he was well cared for by the wonderful and dedicated staff. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Villa Youville and Ste. Anne hospital. A special thank-you to Soeur Rioux, Dr. Paul de Moissac and Dr. Patrick Frédette. Funeral services will be held at Saint Joachim Catholic Church in La Broquerie on Saturday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m. (viewing at 10:30). No flowers by request. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Dad's memory to the Saint-Anne Hospital, 52 St. Gerard Street, Ste. Anne, MB. The Broken Chain Author: Ron Tranmer We little knew that day God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 or 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2011