Avis de décès de Eugene Sauve

Eugene Sauve? Born: July 21st, 1928 Died: October 8th, 2007 Early on Thanksgiving Monday, October 8th, 2007 surrounded by his loving family, Eugene passed away peacefully at the age of 79 following a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his devoted wife Joan (nee Burns) of 55 years, daughters Yolande Paine (Bill), Michelle Hopkins, Johanne Enemark (Gary), and sons Eugene (Karen) and Gerard, Eugene was also a devoted grandfather to Oliver and Rachel, Nicholas and Kevin, and Mathew and Jeffrey. He will be greatly missed by all, including his eldest son Eugene who came from PEI with his wife Karen, to be by his father's side the week before he died. Born in Ottawa the eldest of six siblings, Eugene leaves behind to mourn his brothers Pierre, Michel, Bernard and Jacques, all residing in Quebec, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Following service in the Royal Canadian Navy's Fleet Air Arm, Eugene began a successful and diverse 40-year career in finance, retiring from RoyNat Ltd. in 1993. Following retirement in Toronto, Eugene and Joan settled in Parksville, B.C., where they made numerous friends. Eugene loved nothing more than being with his family or out playing a round of golf. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 12th at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 599 Keith Road, West Vancouver, reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eugene's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or Covenant House Vancouver. The family wishes to thank the wonderful and caring doctors, Dr. Lobb, Dr. Lipowska and Dr. Cummings, and nurses at St. Paul's Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, as well as the staff at the B.C. Cancer Clinic. The family also wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care given to Eugene at home by the North Shore Home Care nurses, especially Rhea and Linda. A man of immeasurable courage and love, Eugene has left a gaping hole in all our hearts. We love you and you will be forever missed. Until we see you again. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604-738-0006