ESDRAS MOUSSEAU

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ESDRAS MOUSSEAU (1910 - 2002) With great sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of our father Esdras (Fatty) Mousseau on Monday, May 13, 2002 at the Foyer Valade at the age of 92. He leaves to cherish his memory; his sons, Donald (Lorna) and children, Chris (Jill), Tammy, Nicole; Charles (Jean) and children, Lisa (Steve), Charles, great-grandson Luke; daughters, Anita Levesque (Phil) and daughter Hayley; Lise Drake (Garth) and sons, Colin and Neil; daughter-in-law Ida and son Marc. He is also survived by his brothers, Maurice (BC) and Gerry (Winnipeg). He was predeceased by his wife Gabrielle (nee Legros) in 1977 and his son Normand in 1998 and several brothers and sisters. Dad was born and raised in Aubigny, MB. He worked in many fields and spent his last 25 years as a carpenter with Qualico Construction. He was very fond of the outdoors and had a great respect for Gods creatures. His happiest moments were with family and friends at his cottage at Bird River. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and "Toonie Tuesday" get-togethers. The greatest legacy that he leaves for us to emulate is the importance of family. Nothing brought him greater joy than to be surrounded by his grandchildren. He would seek out any excuse to enjoy a good gathering with family. His gentleness, selflessness and guiding words will be sorely missed. ESDRAS MOUSSEAU (1910 - 2002) Ne a Aubigny, Mb., 1er mai 1910, il fit sa residence a St. Boniface depuis 1950. Il travailla pour plusieurs employeurs avant de se retrouver chez Qualico Construction ou il passa 25 ans. Cetait un homme devoue a sa famille et il etait le plus heureux lorsquil etait parmi ses enfants et petits-enfants. Son amour pour la nature et ses creatures se demontrait pendant les nombreux weekends quil passait a son chalet a Bird River. La famille est reconnaissante a Dieu davoir ete beni dun pere si gentil, si conseillant et si charitable. Nos memoires de lui nous supporterons dans lavenir. A very special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Foyer Valade who provided Dad with love, laughter and comfort, and to Dr. Brendan MacDougall for his inspiring care to the "Champ". Prayer Vigil was held on Thursday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the P. Coutu & Co. Funeral Chapel, 156 Marion St.. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 17 (today) at 11:00 a.m. in St. Bernadette Church, 820 Cottonwood Dr., with Fr. Fred Olds presiding. Interment to follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, 917 Archibald St. Pallbearers: grandsons, Marc, Chris, Charles, Colin, Neil and special nephew Dennis LeGros. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foyer Valade, 450 River Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R2M 5M4. P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2002