CAMILLE BOILY

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CAMILLE BOILY Peacefully, surrounded by love and his family, Camille Boily passed away on Monday, December 27, 1999 at the Villa Youville Personal Care Home at the age of 91 years and 11 months. He is survived by his loving wife Marie-Louise (nee Decelles) ten children, Solange (Gerard) Bissonnette, Antoinette (Jean Paul) Bissonnette, Benoit (Jeanne Faucher), Daniel (Tannis Bowman), Gilbert, Marthe (Roger) Stupack, Fernand (Dianne Courcelles), Lorraine (Alan) Stevenson, Clair (Adrien) Grenier, Rolande (Aurele) Durand; one son-in-law Fernand Gauthier; 45 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Napoleon (Germaine), Arthur (Fabiana), Emile; two sisters, Alice (Sr. Marie-Veronique s.p.b.), Elise Allaire; in-laws, Hector Normandeau, Emilien and Leona Decelles, Laurence Decelles, Alleluia Cote, Therese Desrosiers, Olive Decelles; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Camille was predeceased by two brothers, Louis Boily and Father Oscar Boily s.j; two sisters, Marie-Louise Boily and Helene Toupin; two daughters, Simone Fiola and Alice Gauthier; two sons-in-law, Aime Fiola and Adrien Hudon; one granddaughter Jocelyne Grenier. Camille was born in La Broquerie, Manitoba on January 26, 1908 to Roger and Alphonsine (Boisjoli) Boily. On October 22, 1940 he married Marie-Louise Decelles and together they shared 59 beautiful years. Through hard work and perseverance, Camille and his wife worked the family farm. Camille also spent a number of years working in the logging business and always spoke of these with passion. With patience and tenderness they raised a family of 12 children in whom they instilled faith and strong family values. "Papa" was a warm and friendly person. Family gatherings were enhanced by his spontaneous humour and pleasant rhymes. The presence of his grandchildren around him was a constant source of joy to him. In October 1998, due to his failing health, Papa was admitted to the Villa Youville Personal Care Home where he was a model of patience and good humour. Papas unwavering devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary has deeply touched us. The faith, strength and courage he demonstrated till his last breath are an inspiration to us all. It is this same faith that has seen our family overcome difficult times and it is the most precious gift he has passed on to us. Prayers will be held on Wednesday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St., Winnipeg. A viewing will be held at the St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church in La Broquerie on Thursday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. with Mass of Resurrection at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Parish Cemetery. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors and staff of the Villa Youville for the excellent care given to "Papa" during his stay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Villa Youville Construction Fund (Chapel Project), 208 Centrale Avenue, Ste. Anne (Manitoba) R5H 1C9. "Queis merveilleux souvenirs nous gardons de vous qui avez ete un epoux, un pere, un grand-pere et un arriere grand-pere exemplaire." Veillez sur nous cher "Papa" Adieu............... The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, phone 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 1999