BARBARA (BARB) JANE GIRARD

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BARBARA (BARB) JANE GIRARD (nee Fournier) After a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer, Barb Girard passed away, surrounded by her loving husband, daughters and sister, on Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Grace Hospital at the age of 54 years. Remaining to forever cherish Barb's memory are her beloved husband Guy Girard, of 33 years of marriage; daughters, Michelle Girard (Derek Popkes) of Dublin, Ireland, and Gina Baker (Duane) of Winnipeg; sisters, Joanne, Linda, Sharon, Ellen and Karen; brothers, Henry and Larry; mother-in-law Rose Girard; sister-in-law Ginette Schinkel (Randy); brothers-in-law, Roger (Yvonne), Luc (Dolores), Ray (Cheryl), Alain, Mario (Darlene), as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Mary Fournier. Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario on April 22, 1953, Barb grew up in a large family, and was the second of eight children. On September 28, 1974 she married Guy Girard, and they moved to Winnipeg shortly afterwards. Barb was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed knitting crocheting and sewing. She could often be found in front of her sewing machine designing clothes and costumes for her children and their dolls. When Barb's children started playing ringette she got involved with the Westdale Community Centre. Children have always been very special to Barb and she spent countless hours volunteering at events like pre-teen dances, winter carnivals and breakfast with Santa, to name just a few. Barb also spent a considerable amount of time fundraising and organized events like New Year's Eve socials, craft sales and ran a weekly Bingo event. She has been a dedicated volunteer for the last 24 years, 16 of the years as President. She also touched the lives of countless children in the Day Care she provided at her home for more than 25 years. She will be lovingly remembered by the children, friends, and families that knew her. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 4588 Roblin Boulevard at Grant Avenue, with Rev. Fr. Barry Schoonbaert, presiding. Our family would like to send a special Thank You to Dr. Patricia Harris and all the nurses and staff at Grace Hospital CancerCare, In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb's memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9. Always remembered, always cherished. Each memory a part of us, a part of you. Never to be lost. WOJCIK'S ALL BELIEFS FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 07, 2007