Girard, Godfroy

GIRARD, Godfroy - In loving memory of Godfroy Girard 75 years.The family announces with sorrow his death at Maison Vale INCO Hospice October, 16th 2009, after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Ville-Marie, Quebec on December 9th, 1933. He moved to Blezard Valley in 1948 where he later met and married Georgette (nee Moncion) on December 01, 1962. Waiting his arrival at Heaven's gate were his parents Delphis and Leonna Girard (nee Carrufel). Godfroy sadly leaves behind his wife of 46 years Georgette Girard (nee Moncion). He will forever be missed by his son Lucien (Lou) (wife Suzanne) of Val Caron and daughter Ginette (husband Richard Paquette) of Blezard Valley. Upon his retirement he was very fortunate to have spent many wonderful afternoons with the two apples of his eyes, his grandsons Andre and Justin Girard, who could always make him smile. He is predeceased by his brothers Moise (Kitt) (April, 2009) wife Denise, Ludger, Alphege, Bruno, Normand and sisters Lucienne, Desneige and Madelaine. His life was made richer by his extended family, brother-in-law Hubert Moncion (wife Jeanne) and sister-in-laws Denise (husband Aurel predeceased) Caron and Therese (husband Radolphe predeceased) Moncion. We know it was his love of family that continued to give his life meaning and great pleasure throughout his illness. He was a loving man who was always happiest surrounded by his loved ones. He enjoyed his many visits with his nieces and nephews and all of our lives are enriched by having shared in his life. He had more living to do and wanted to have more time to spend with his family, however God saw he was tired and took his precious soul to his garden in heaven. The family would like to express our gratitude to Margerite Greaves and Chantal Larochelle from Bayshore nurses, the Northern Cancer Centre, the 4th floor staff at St-Joseph Hospital especially Josee Castonguay and also from the bottom of our heart a very big thank-you to all the staff and volunteers at Maison Vale INCO Hospice for making Godfroy's last days very peaceful. In keeping with Mr. Girard's wishes there will be no visitation, a memorial mass will be celebrated on October 24th at 11:00 a.m. 2009, at Notre-Dame du Rosaire Church in Blezard Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Godfroy to Maison Vale INCO Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME. To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org