PAUL PHILLIPE (LAWRENCE) MORRISSEAU

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PAUL PHILLIPE (LAWRENCE) MORRISSEAU November 5, 1925 July 22, 2009 After a brief illness, we are sad to announce that our father, grandfather has passed on to be with his loving Saviour. He left us from the Pine Falls Hospital on the morning of July 22, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Dad leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 62 years, Lillian, his children, Valerie (George), Larry, Theresa (Lloyd), Lesley (Liz), Donna (David), Deborah (Leonard), Marvin (Roberta), Kimberly and Claude, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his parents Augustine and Therese, his grandparents Jossens and Elize Courchene, his sisters, Angele, Genevieve, Esther and Freda, his brother Jean Baptist, Joe-Maude and Alex, his infant son Adrian, granddaughters Merrily and Tracey and one grandson Michael. Dad worked for the Abitibi Paper Mill for ten years, J.D. Construction and later was employed by INAC and MIB. He was elected Chief of Fort Alexander and served one term. He later became a contractor before retiring. Dad enlisted in the army in 1940 at the age of 15. He was a Private and Dispatch Rider in the Canadian Armed Forces. He served in the Army Service Corps. He served in Canada, United Kingdom and continental Europe which included France, Belgium, Holland, Scotland, Germany and Normandy. He also took part in the Invasion of Normandy better known as D-Day . Commendations awarded during his service include, 1939-1945 the Star of France, the Star of Defence- Germany, Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service medal and clasp. He was discharged from duty under the service order Routine Order 1029 by reason of to return to civil life on demobilization October 21, 1946. He then re-enlisted for duty to fight in Japan, but the war had ended. He did serve for one year as a Peace Keeper. Dad is reported to be the last Aboriginal Second World War veteran in Manitoba. He has taken part, on numerous occasions in Veterans Day ceremonies in Ottawa, placing the wreath on behalf of the Canadian Aboriginal Veterans Affairs. Dad was a loving father who enjoyed fishing and golfing; he had a keen sense of humour and loved to tease everyone. In keeping with his wishes there will be a brief wake service beginning Thursday, July 23 until Friday, July 24 at St. Alexander Parish in Sagkeeng First Nations, followed by the funeral service on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Rock Fontaine Funeral Director Honour-Respect-Dignity (866)499-2601 or in Winnipeg 223-2576.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2009