JACOB ARTHUR BERARD 1939-2002

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JACOB ARTHUR BERARD 1939-2002 Suddenly, on Friday, December 6, 2002 at his residence, Jacob Berard passed away at the age of 63 years. He is survived by his companion Ayn Nelson and stepson Justin; daughters, Kim and Chylin; son Shawn; grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his sisters, Beatrice Raymond Beauchemin, Yvonne Allen, Elizabeth Waite, Lorraine Raymond (Rene) and Pat Pelletier (Denis) brothers, Armand (Doris), Alfred, Joseph and Adrien (Marion) and sister-in-law Florence; also his mother-in-law Magda Marusic; sister-in-law Millie Krause (Manny) brother-in-law Joseph (Pat) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his mother and father Bernadette and Gregoire Berard; and siblings, Leo, Rita, Lillian, William, Marie and Annette. Jack was born on February 20, 1939 and raised in Grande Pointe, MB. He received his education in Grande Pointe and later attended Glen Lawn Collegiate in Winnipeg. As a young man he worked for Canada Post in Winnipeg and subsequently held sales positions with several different companies. He relocated to Three Rivers, QC and continued his sales career in Calgary and Ottawa before returning to Winnipeg. For the last several years, Jack was employed by Manitoba Lotteries as a Surveillance Technician, a job which he enjoyed and was very proud of. Jack was a fun-loving, outgoing person and loved and enjoyed family get-togethers, particularly the family reunions. He enjoyed music and loved to dance. Travelling was also a favourite and in his later years, became an avid golf enthusiast. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m. in Precious Blood Church, 200 Kenny St. with Rev. Fr. Isaie Blanchette, o.m.i., presiding. Viewing will take place one-half hour prior to the mass. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. The voice is mute and stilled the heart, That loved us well and true, Ah, bitter was the trial to part From one so good as you. You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last We will remember thee. We miss you now, our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more, Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2002