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ROLAND JOSEPH TOUTANT
Date of Passing: Apr 25, 2004
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROLAND JOSEPH TOUTANT After a courageous battle with his health, with his family at his side, on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at the Concordia Hospital, Mr. Roland Toutant, dearly beloved husband of Irene (nee LaPorte), of North Kildonan. Roland was born in 1928 in Moosehorn, MB, to Emilien and Clarita Toutant. He received his B.Sc. in Industrial Education in 1961, and his Masters Degree in Vocational Education in 1971. Roland married Irene in 1959 and they were blessed by the arrival of their first daughter, Yvonne in 1961. Their second child, Roger (born 1965), and youngest child, Evelyn (born 1968), completed their happy family. Roland and Irene travelled the world through the years. From 1962 to 1964, the young family lived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while Roland established a teacher training college. Many countries in Asia and Europe were explored on their return to Canada. Since then, Roland and Irene have had the pleasure to re-visit Malaysia as well as to visit Hawaii, Mexico and other destinations. Roland taught Industrial Arts at John Prichard School until his retirement in 1988. His retirement was spent enjoying the company of his wife, family and friends. Camping and travelling were two of his favourite activities. Roland loved life, cherished his family and was known for his wonderful sense of humour. His life touched us all, and he will be sorely missed. Roland is survived by his children, Yvonne (Bob Krahn), Roger (Marcie Kotke), and Evelyn (Kurt Soost) sister Lynne; brothers, Victor (Laurette), Emile (Marie), and Richard (Lucy) sister-in-law Myrna LaPorte; grandchildren, David and Kelsey Krahn and Cassyn Soost; as well as nephews and nieces. Prayers will be said at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at St. Gerard Parish, 45 Foster St. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29 at St. Gerard Parish. Fr. Pierre Wood celebrant. A private family interment will be held at a later date at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Lung Association for research into Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 LAGIMODIERE BLVD. 982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2004
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Mr. Toutant was my shops teacher at John Pritchard School in the mid 1970s. He introduced us to so many useful skills -- from woodworking and soldering, to plastic forming and drafting. He was passionate about his craft, and he taught his young charges to respect and take care of the equipment -- that safety was important -- and to *clean up* after themselves! It was obvious that Mr. Toutant genuinely cared about his students, and he constantly demonstrated this through his commitment to excellence. He was a good man. - Posted by: Derrick N (Student) on: Nov 28, 2012