Maurice Routhier

1924-2003

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather on Wednesday, September 17 ^th , 2003 at the Taché Centre.

He was predeceased by his 1st wife Irène Routhier (nee Rondeau) in 1981 and one grandson Jérome Bernard in 1993.  Maurice was also predeceased by his parents Xavier and Alma Routhier; brothers, Léo, Laurent, Gérard, Hector and his sisters, Blanche, Florence and Marie.
He will be remembered with great love by Thérèse, his wife of 18 years; daughters, Florence Dufault (Alfred), Doris Poiron (Claude), Evelyne Gauvin (Gérald), Jeanne Poiron (Jean), Blanche Deleurme (Guy), Bertha Nadeau (Claude) and his grandchildren, Claudette and friend (Mike), Rhéal, Denis, Roland, Ginette, Michel, Jérémie, Brigitte, Natalie, Lynne, Mathieu, David, Lianne, Stéphanie, Danielle, Pierre and Nicole.  He will also be greatly missed by his brothers Irènée and Aimé; sisters Laurette, Rita, Simone, Antoinette, Lucille, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Maurice was born on December 22, 1924 and grew up on the family farm in Saint-Léon Manitoba.  He was the fourth child in a family of fifteen.  Maurice worked at numerous jobs for many years away from home before returning to his father's farm.

On November 21 ^st , 1959, Maurice married Irène Rondeau and settled on his father's 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 Irène sold the farm and moved to Somerset in 1977.  On August 16 ^th , 1981, Maurice lost his loved one Irène.

In 1984, Maurice met Thérèse Fredette of Winnipeg and was married on June 29 ^th 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 Taché Centre.  All of you have been angels at his side.

Adieu Dad, Pépère!
On t'aime beaucoup!