CONRAD JOSEPH SIMARD

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CONRAD JOSEPH SIMARD It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Conrad Joseph Simard, beloved husband, father and grandfather, on December 31, 2007. Dad will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Cécile; children, Claude (Laurette) and their children Joël (Lisa), Richard (Michelle), and Michel (Roxanne); Roger and his children Devin and Shelby (mother Rhonda); Madeleine (Amy) and their children Emma and Lauren; Jacqueline (Tim) and their son Travis; Norman (Debbie), and Philippe (Anna) and their children Chantal and Kabrel. Dad also leaves to mourn three brothers and three sisters, Théodore (Rachelle), Thérèse Courcelles, Ange-Aimée (Marc) Brémaud, Juliette (Léon) Malo, Jean (Irène), André (Huguette); brothers-in-law Félicien Catellier and Charles Gobeil. Also left behind are his in-laws, Anna Normandeau, Napoléon Normandeau, Philippe Normandeau, Gisèle (Eddy) Langlois, Bernadette Normandeau, Céline (Edouard) Gagnon, Denise (Robert) Lambert, Léon (Pierrette) Normandeau, Jean (Claudette) Normandeau, Hélène (Philippe) Vincent, Rosaire (Jeanine) Normandeau, Jacinthe (Robert) Mireault. He was predeceased by his grandson Christopher; father Jean-Baptiste and mother Blanche; brother Jacques; sisters Marie, Béatrice Catellier, Cécile Groot, Annette Gobeil; brothers-in-law Adélard Courcelles and Peter Groot; father-in-law Hector Normandeau; mother-in-law Solange Normandeau; two brothers-in-law Olivier and Joseph Normadeau; and sister-in-law Francine Normandeau. Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends will also miss Conrad. Conrad was born on July 26, 1932, in La Broquerie, MB. He met the love of his life Cécile, and together they began their life journey in Lorette, MB, where they resided for 38 years and raised six children. During those years Dad took pride in his work, delving into carpentry and mechanics. But work came second, as mom and the kids were the light of his life. His dedication to his family grew as Dad became a grandfather. Some of his most cherished moments were being surrounded by his grandchildren, whom he loved and adored. In all his endeavours, whether they be work or family, his faith shone through. Throughout many of life's challenges, Dad always had his faith on which he could rely. He truly believed that God could help him and his family through everything. His faith was evident to all who knew him and it was reflected in his day-to-day life. Adieu cher époux, papa et pépère. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Cathedral, 190, avenue de la Cathédrale, with Father Edouard Bonin officiating. Viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m., prior to the funeral mass. Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 or the charity of your choice. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2008