JOSEPH NOEL MORAIS

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JOSEPH NOEL MORAIS On Wednesday, February 5, 2003 in Lynn Lake, Noel Morais at the age of 68 was called to rest. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Lena; his daughter Gail VanBelois; son-in-law David; grandson Shawn; sons, Blair and Troy; and mother-in-law Florence MacAskill. Noel is survived by his nine brothers and sisters, Alice (Val), Antoine (Cedee), Adela (Alvida), Soeur Yvonne f.m.a., Jean Paul (Estere), Eugene (Armelle), Arthur (Lauriane), Robert (Jeanette) and Delisca (Hector), and many nieces and nephews. Noel met his loving wife Lena, of 40 years in 1960 and they were married in 1962. They raised three beautiful children. He moved his family to Lynn Lake in 1970, where he worked for Sherritt Gordon Mines for 12 years. He then worked for the Town of Lynn Lake as the arena manager for 21 years. Noels biggest love was in people, and he always found a way to make us all smile. He loved children, and this was evident in their smiles and laughter when in his presence. Being from a family of musicians, music was a big part of his life, and he loved to play his fiddle. Noel was also very athletic. He enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and was a professional boxer under the same trainer as Blair Richardson the Canadian and British Empire middle-weight Champion of the time. Noel also took pride in his Parish church, to ensure all was in order. Prayer services and viewing will be held on Sunday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Lynn Lake. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Lynn Lake. Archbishop Most Rev. Peter A. Sutton, omi, will be celebrating the funeral mass. Reception to follow at the Legion Hall. Noel will be laid to rest with his parents in St. Isidore, NB. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Mokate and all the hospital staff. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Catholic Missions In Canada, 201-1155 Yonge St., P.O. Box 21023 STN BRMB, Toronto, ON M7Y 5P3; Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 300-474, rue Auleau, St. Boniface, MB R2H 2V2; Sister Mary Rose, Covenant House, 20 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M5B 2P3. Boardman / Northland Funeral Home in care of arrangements phone 778-7982 Thompson.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2003