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LEGER JOSEPH GIRARD
Date of Passing: Nov 02, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEGER JOSEPH GIRARD Peacefully, papa passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Portage District General Hospital, six days short of his 87th birthday. Left to mourn Léger's memory is his wife Odile (nee Bouvier) of 52 years of marriage; son Daniel (Janet); grandchildren Justin (Britt) and Renee (Mike); daughter Dolores Schromeda (Gordon); grandchildren Chantal and Jeremy; step-grandchildren Brendan and Evan Schromeda; two sisters, Claire-Annette Allard, Beatrice Lavack (Raynald); brother Joseph Girard as well as numerous nephews; nieces; friends and relatives. He was predeceased by two children, Priscille and Marcel; five brothers; and one sister. Papa lived all his life in the community of Elie. With enjoyment and pride, he spent his life farming on a family farm south of Elie and sold early to spend his retirement years with the family. He was an avid member of the Knights of Columbus. Papa enjoyed every moment that he had with his four grandchildren that he loved dearly and was so proud of. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., in The Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Elie, Manitoba, with Rev. Fr. Jean Paul Isabel, presiding. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. A reception will be held in the Elie Veteran's Hall, 34 Main Street East, Elie, MB. Remembering You From your, early years of wrestling with your brothers; The fields of Elie, hoeing to your heart's content And outlasting anyone half your age; A gift of song for any event; Celebrations filled with humour and laughter; Thoughtful giving of your time whenever in need; Playful and at times mischievous teasing; and Knowing how to bring a smile to anyone you greet. From the wheat fields of Elie, the Halloween farm of Girard Gardens Where a bridge you built out of brute strength and love remains, Watching your grandchildren grow, we know your family was everything And you were everything to us. We celebrate your life and remember you with joy, laughter and comforting memories. You will remain in our hearts forever.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2010
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Thank you "Mon Oncle" for your guidance, support and love. We will miss you. You always brought a laugh and a smile to me and my family. We will never forget you. Rest in peace. I'll never be able to look at a rusted old Minnieapolis Moline without you in my heart. With love Alain - Posted by: Alain Girard (Family) on: Nov 05, 2010