Daily Gleaner Fredericton, NB
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
GIROUARD , LIONEL 1928-2010 -
The death of Lionel Joseph Girouard of Minto occurred Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Born at Minto, he was the son of the late Sylvain and Josephine (Daigle) Girouard. Until his retirement, he was employed as Food Services Manager at the Minto Hospital. He was a life member of the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.12, Minto and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3202, Minto. Lionel had been involved with hunter education for over 40 years and was also a member of the NB Naturalist Association. He was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Lionel is survived by his three sons, Peter and Paul of Fredericton and Andrew of Minto; sisters, Louise Collette of Oshawa, Janet Girouard of Gardiner, MA and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Mary Amelia (Legere) Girouard in 2008 and a brother, Sylvain (Babe) Girouard in 1997.Resting at Hogg Funeral Services (10 King Street, Minto 327-3490) where the family will receive visitors on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A Funeral mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Friday, December 17th, 2010 at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Saint Bridget's Cemetery, Hardwood Ridge, NB. For those who wish, donations made to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mintofh.com