MAURICE HECTOR JOSEPH ROUTHIER -

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MAURICE HECTOR JOSEPH ROUTHIER 1924 - 2003 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at the Tache Centre. He was predeceased by his first wife Irene Routhier (nee Rondeau) in 1981 and one grandson Jerome Bernard in 1993. Maurice was also predeceased by his parents, Xavier and Alma Routhier; brothers, Leo, Laurent, Gerard, Hector; and his sisters, Blanche, Florence and Marie. He will be remembered with great love by Therese, his wife of 18 years; daughters, Florence Dufault (Alfred), Doris Poiron (Claude), Evelyne Gauvin (Gerald), Jeanne Poiron (Jean), Blanche Deleurme (Guy), Bertha Nadeau (Claude) and his grandchildren, Claudette and friend (Mike), Rheal, Denis, Roland, Ginette, Michel, Jeremie, Brigitte, Natalie, Lynne, Mathieu, David, Lianne, Stephanie, Danielle, Pierre and Nicole. He will also be greatly missed by his brothers, Irenee and Aime; sisters, Laurette, Rita, Simone, Antoinette, Lucille; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Maurice was born on December 22, 1924 and grew up on the family farm in Saint-Leon, MB. He was the fourth child in a family of 15. Maurice worked at numerous jobs for many years away from home before returning to his fathers farm. On November 21, 1959, Maurice married Irene Rondeau and settled on his fathers farm where all of their six daughters were born and raised. Together they worked the land laboriously praying it would hear their plea and reward them plentifully for their toils. After many years on the farm, Maurice and wife Irene sold the farm and moved to Somerset in 1977. On August 16, 1981, Maurice lost his loved one Irene. In 1984, Maurice met Therese Fredette of Winnipeg and was married on June 29 1985. Together they resided in Somerset until 1998 and then moved to Winnipeg. Dad will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors and the many happy hours spent gardening. He especially treasured his time spent with his children and grandchildren and telling us his countless stories of his past. Even though Dad was suffering through his illness, he always had a smile to share with everyone. Many thanks to all those who accompanied Maurice on his journey home. Our gratitude goes to the personnel at Tache Centre. All of you have been angels at his side. Adieu Dad, Pepere! On taime beaucoup! Prayers will be held on Friday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20 at Our Lady of Nativite Roman Catholic Church, Somerset, MB at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Joseph Celestin Malengu and Fr. Gerald Labossiere officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Centre Tache Centre, 185 Despins, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2B3. Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 20, 2003