GILBERT BOURRIER

Condolences & Memories (24 entries)

• I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Gil's family and friends at this difficult time of grieving. I came to know Gil through my father Roland Henault, who has the hangar a couple of doors down from Gil's at Lyncrest. Gil was always most welcoming and pleasant, and once let me fly his Champ solo. I always knew him as a caring and gregarious man who loved flying, and gave a tremendous amount of himself to maintain the facilities at the airport at Lyncrest. I also know how proud he was of his airplane and his family, particularly his grandkids who often accompanied him to the airport. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, and will always be remembered as a devoted father and grandfather and aviation enthusiast. My heart goes out to the Bourrier family. May Gil rest in peace. Ray Henault, Gen (Ret'd) - Posted by: Ray Henault (Friend) on: Sep 03, 2012

• News of Gil's passing spread quickly to us here in Nova Scotia and we instantly recalled and reflected on the many times we enjoyed and benefited from his caring efforts to help anyone in need around the Lyncrest airport. Gil was always the first to lend a hand and was a great example of what it means to be a member of a Club supported by volunteers. He was a real leader who will be fondly remembered by all who were privileged to know him. Our heartfelt sympathies to the Bourrier family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Jack & Lianne Neima (Springfield Flying Club) on: Aug 29, 2012

• Gisele, Ginette and family. Please accept our condolences from the Morris family. - Posted by: KEN MORRIS (FRIEND) on: Aug 28, 2012

• Although I never met Gilbert I got to know him through my many conversations with Gisele who loved him deeply and was very proud of him. Our condolences to Gisele and the family - Posted by: Wilmar & Rita Chopyk (friend) on: Aug 28, 2012

• Our condolences to the family. Gil will be missed, but fondly remembered. - Posted by: Everett Tremeer (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2012

• I met him through his mom at Foyer Valade. A very kind man I enjoyed having a conversation with him and he made the point everytime to say "hi" if he saw me down the hallway. A great man who will be missed! My sincere condolences to the family. - Posted by: private () on: Aug 27, 2012

• Mes condoléances à la famille Bourrier, amis et collègues de Gilbert, un homme grand en talent, chaleureux et très recevant. J'ai join le club il y a un passé et Gilbert fût l'un des premiers à me souhaiter la bienvenue. La dernière fois que j'ai parlé à Gilbert c'était au BBQ à Lyncrest. On s'apprêtait à partir après une longue journée. En apprenant que je n'étais pas au courant qu'il avait construit un avion, ils'est empressé de m'ammener dans son hangar pour me le montrer. Il était un passionné d'aviation mais surtout une personne qui aimait partager cette passion avec les autres. Merci Gilbert pour ce beau moment! Karl - Posted by: Karl Desilets (Springfield Flying Club members) on: Aug 27, 2012

• Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless - Posted by: Tomczak Family (Friends) on: Aug 27, 2012

• Our condolences to you and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family. Take care Gisele. - Posted by: Henri and Madeleine Rochon (1st cousin) on: Aug 27, 2012

• We're offering our sincere condolences to you Gisele and Ginette and also to your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these hard times. - Posted by: Normand and Garry Lagace & family (Cousins) on: Aug 27, 2012

• I met Gilbert about a year ago in conjunction with an electric vehicle group (I get the sense that Gil was very involved in many things!); I was immediately impressed by his friendly personality and readiness to help others. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and all his friends, he will be missed! - Posted by: John Erwin (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2012

• Gisele, my deepest sympathies to you and Ginette. Haven't talked in a long while but think of you often and I do remember Gil's sense of humour. My prayers are with you both at this time of loss. - Posted by: Karen Manitowich (Old friend) on: Aug 27, 2012

• Like us, Gilbert left a lasting impression on his former Lorette neighbours of a guy who always had a ready smile, laugh and enjoyable conversation. His patient and understanding demeanour commanded respect among the neighbourhood children (at the time) as Aaron always referred to him as Mr. Gil. Pat & I will always treasure our recent encounters with Gil & Gisele at Club Regent and the chit-chats we had. Our condolences to you Gisele and Ginette. - Posted by: Lionel & Pat Bernier (Friends & Neighbours) on: Aug 27, 2012

• We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Gilles and Louise Jeanson (family friend) on: Aug 27, 2012

• Deepest condolences to Gil's family. Gils was a co-worker at Northeastern Aircraft. He was a gem of a man. A real artisan. He had a true passion for building and fixing. And, he did so always with a smile on his face. Even though we didn't see each other often, it was always such a pleasure to reconnect with him. The world has lost a great man. We'll miss you Gil. magoo - Posted by: Mike Magill (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2012

• I'm sorry to hear of your loss Gisele & Ginette. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Jeannette - Posted by: Jeannette Lagace (Friend of Gilbert & cousin to Gisele) on: Aug 26, 2012

• My condolences to the family. Gil's smile and humor will be missed - Posted by: Hilton MacLean (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2012

• Giselle and family I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in these hard times. It's so hard to lose your loved one, my thoughts and prayers be with you - Posted by: antoinette dumont (cousin) on: Aug 26, 2012

• Sorry to hear about your loss. You are both in my thoughts. - Posted by: Mona St.Godard (Bowling acquintance) on: Aug 26, 2012

• My sincere condolences, you and your family will be in my prayers. Take care of yourself. - Posted by: Yvette St.Godard (Friend) on: Aug 26, 2012

• So very sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families Gisele and Ginette. - Posted by: Rene and Agatha Lapointe (friends of the family) on: Aug 26, 2012

• Gil to me was always someone you could trust to help you. A fun guy to be around and a great brother to my good friend Boots. I was always wanting to see him again that will never happen and it will be a void in my life forever. Gil see you in heaven. Your wings are forever now. Bob Phaneuf - Posted by: BoB PHANEUF (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2012

• my condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: maureen scott (met him briefly on the runway.) on: Aug 25, 2012

• Our condolences to the family. We will always have fond memories of our hunting days with Gil and the time we spent together while working for the City of Winnipeg. Will miss his laughter and good humour. "Cox Family" - Posted by: Maurice Cox (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2012