DAVID DENNIS BOILEAU

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DAVID DENNIS BOILEAU Accidentally, on Saturday, February 24, 2001, as a result of a traffic accident near Piney, Man., David Dennis Boileau, of Vassar, passed away at the Roseau District Hospital at the age of 83 years. Dad was born in the Municipality of Sprague on September 14, 1917, and farmed in the Vassar area most of his life, and in spite of his age, when others may have already retired, Dad still enjoyed his involvement with the farm, especially his beef cattle. He is survived by his four children, Paul (Diana) of South Junction, Dianne Dorvault (James) of Thompson, Michael and Felix (Phyllis) both of Vassar; seven grandchildren, Kelly-Jo Dorvault, Justin, Danielle, Joshua, Jason, Joelle and Rheal Boileau; one great-grandchild Sydney Lynd, a stepbrother Frank Advent and numerous relatives and friends. Dad was predeceased by his parents Paul and Florida Boileau and two brothers, Daniel and Holly (in infancy). Funeral services will be held on March 3, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Vassar with interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may pay their last respects on March 2, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel and at the church prior to the service. Pallbearers for the service will be Justin Boileau, Jason Boileau, Jerry Lysak, Larry Prasek, Shawn Woods and Justin Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be messers Edward Dubois, Alfred Blais, Bernard Blais, Walter Skryba, Michael Querel, Paul Senecal, Andrew Alexiuk, George Bartinski, Walter Pederson and Richard Cayer. Rest in peace, Dad. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel, (204) 326-1351.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 28, 2001