Paul Hacault

Paul Hacault

With great sadness and love, we would like to announce the passing of Paul Hacault on Tuesday, January 2, 2013 at the age of 87 years after a brief illness at the St. Boniface hospital.

Paul will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of 61 years  Cecile Hacault; children, Paulette Crampton (Sam), Lorraine (Tony), Daniel (Debbie), Ernest (Cheryl), Lewis (Susan), Marie and James (Aleasha); 11 grand children and five great-grandchildren.  Paul is also survived by his siblings, Etienne, Marguerite De Roo, Yvonne Hinks, Laurent (Joyce), Edouard (Patty), Jacqueline (Robert) Marginet, Albert and Rita (Glen) Howell and two brothers-in-law Raymond Van Den Bosche and Ben Robidoux.  He was predeceased by his father Jean Louis and his mother Alice (née Simoens); sisters, Georgette Robidoux, Marie (Dennis) Tessier and Agnes Van Den Bosche.

Paul was born in Bruxelles, Manitoba August 18, 1925.  He married Cecile Chevalier October 30, 1951. After their marriage Paul and Cecile settled on a farm in Mariapolis.  He was an excellent mechanic and spent countless hours in his shop repairing not only his own machinery but also his neighbours'.  Paul was always an active member in his parish, the credit union and the Mariapolis Co-op.  Paul retired from farming in 1991 but continued helping his sons with their farms.  He was an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing and spent many hours in his wood working shop until failing eyesight curtailed his activities.  Paul’s children and grandchildren all have lovely examples of his craftsmanship in their homes.

The family extends a special thank-you to the caring staff at St. Boniface Hospital and also to the quick response of the Winnipeg EMT.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of Assumption Church in Mariapolis, Manitoba with Father Armand Le Gal officiating.  Eulogy, video tribute and music will take place prior to the Mass.  Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s name can be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, C1026-409 Taché Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.  www.afh.ca