Joseph Perreault

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JOSEPH JEAN JACQUES PERREAULT

Suddenly on October 8, 2015, at Ste. Anne Hospital, Joseph Jean Jacques Perreault, passed away at the age of 87. Left to cherish his memory are his eight children and partners: Yvette (Sheila), Suzanne (Joanne), Gisele (Peggy), Claude (Joey), Denise (Rod), Daniel, Louis, and Joel, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joseph is survived by brothers Edmond and Andre.

Joseph was predeceased by: his wife of 60 years, Alma; and his siblings: Fabien, Rosaire, Rose Simard, Cecile Huberdeau, Noella Huberdeau and Yvette.

Dad was born in Ste. Marthe, Saskatchewan on September 9, 1928, the seventh child of Edmond Perreault and Marguerite Gagnon. He worked on farms in the St. Lazare area until he was 21 years old. That’s where he met and married a young teacher, Alma Desrosiers. They found each other on the 23rd of the month and married three years later on August 23, 1952. Dad then went to work for CN Rail which took him to Saskatoon where they began to raise their family.

Carpentry became his chosen profession so he obtained a long-distance diploma in Blueprint and Drafting from Chicago Technical Institute. Dad built everything- from woodsheds and houses, to cabinetry and funeral urns. He loved working with his hands and was known for whistling while he worked. Dad and Mom moved their growing family 16 more times, taking his construction business to small towns in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. They settled in St. Lazare for a lengthy period, then moved to Ste. Anne where they finished raising their children. Dad worked on construction of La Villa Youville where they eventually retired. He loved square dancing, gardening, canoeing and everything in nature. He helped his children make our own homes better.

At his retirement at age 65, Dad took up painting and worked in many mediums: water colours, oils and acrylics. He also repaired statues and antiques. He was active in church and community life and had a particular affection for the Ste. Anne Museum. He always had a twinkle in his beautiful blues eyes for his beloved wife Alma.

The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., at the Ste. Anne Catholic Church. Viewing and prayers will be held at the Church at 9:30 am. Ash Interment will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Dad has requested that donations be made to the Southern Health-Santé Sud

(In memo line: Bethesda Regional Health Centre – Cancer Unit), Box 470, La Broquerie, MB R0A 0W0. They cared for him well when he was battling colon cancer.

The family would also like to thank L’Abbe Fillion, the organist, the choir, and those who offered to participate in the liturgy. We deeply appreciate the presence, condolences and support of this loving community.

Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in The Carillon on Oct 13, 2015