Roland ARNAL

Roland Arnal August 04, 1932 - April 19, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Desjardins Funeral Chapel ROLAND ARNAL August 4, 1932 – April 19, 2005 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Roland on April 19, 2005, at the age of 72. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Cécile (nee Verrier), his five children, Gisèle (Roland) Laurin, Larry (Marshia), Doris (André) Huyghe, Colette (Brian) Desorcy, and Lyn (Paul) Arbez. He will be sadly missed by his 14 grandchildren, Marc (Shauna), Garry (Jennifer), Joanne, Dean, Ron (Jen), Michelle (Shawn), Garry, Colleen (Ben), Christine, Nerissa (Curtis), Nicole, Kevin, Philip (Courtney), Leanne and 7 precious great-grandchildren. Also left to cherish his memory are his brother Maurice (Thelma), sisters, Thérèse (Léo) Alarie, Céline Rheault, special niece Claudette (Joe) Lemoine as well as numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Henri and Augustine, brothers Alphonse, Joseph, Lucien, Jean, Marius and Edmond; sisters Adrienne and Annette. Dad was born and raised in Fannystelle. He had a passion for horses and always spoke fondly of his days on the farm. He enjoyed watching wrestling and playing cards especially cribbage with his grandchildren. He was the best pepère and they will always remember his favorite saying: “Eh, Suzy”. He was such a kind and caring dad and always was willing to lend a helping hand. In his retirement he enjoyed several trips, breakfast out was a weekly treat and he felt obliged to support his local carwash. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. at St. Eugène Roman Catholic Church, 1007 St. Mary’s Road, on Friday, April 22nd, 2005, with Father Léo Couture presiding. Interment of the cremated remains will take place at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the Palliative Care nurses as well as the homecare providers for their kindness and support. If friends and family so desire, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6 (tel. no. 949-2000). Rest in peace Dad The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949