Lionel Albert Boutin
1930 - 2014
Surrounded by his children and grandchildren in prayer, Lionel Boutin, age 84, formerly of Alida, Sask. passed away peacefully to eternal life on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Regina General Hospital as a result of injuries from a motor vehicle accident at Carlyle, Sask.
Dad was born on the family farm near Cantal, Sask., the oldest child of Alcide and Flore-Emma. He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Marie Anna (née Poirier); his daughter Rejeanne (Dallas - Josie & Adrie), his six sons, Donald (Shelley - Aimee (Brycen) & Michele), Raymond (Frances - Simone & Janelle), Normand, Albert (Sheila - Collin (Meghan), Renée, & Emma), Bernard (Tracy - Carmelle, Dharma, & Abby), & Fernand (Jennifer - Léo, Luc, Ben, & Anna). He is also survived by his sisters, Armande, Irène, Isabelle (Ken), Gisèle (Greg), Hélène (René), & Eveline (Roger); his brothers, Robert (Solange), & Wilfrid (Alyse), & Marie Anna's siblings, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his parents; his step mother Bernadette; close uncle Allyre; his sister Jeannette (Hervé & Alex), & brothers-in-law Howard, Laurier, Gérard, & Marcel.
Dad spent the majority of his life working on the family farm where he was born. In addition, dad worked in the oil patch as a contract operator, and enjoyed socializing with all those who crossed his path. One of Dad's biggest examples was his strong work ethic; there was never a shortage of things to do and if there was a lull between busy seasons, he found projects for us to be busy with. He spent the later years of his life in the Carlyle area where his new job was caring for mom at the Moose Mountain Lodge. Dad was a very social man and enjoyed attending family functions, his children's and grandchildren's sporting, musical and 4-H events, interacting with people of any age.
Dad, may you find peace and rest, you deserve it.
The Prayer Service was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Both services were held at St. Raphael's R.C. Church, Cantal, Sask. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Raphael's Parish, Box 124, Alida, Sask. SOC OBO, STARS Regina Base, 2640 Airport Road, Regina, Sask. S4W 1A3, or to a charity of your choice. Alternatively, please give the gift of life by making a blood donation to your local Canadian Blood Services office in memory of Dad.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Redvers.
Thank You
The family of Lionel Boutin would like to thank all who travelled from near & far to attend Dad's celebration of life. Thank you to Fr. Melchor Samonte for your prayers and the wonderful services. Thank you to the Church and Alida Hall ladies for preparing and serving the lunches. Also, thank you for the prayers, phone calls, text & email messages, cards, visits, food, flowers, & memorial donations made in honour of Dad. Thank you to the Carlyle Fire Department first responders, the Carlyle Detachment of the RCMP, Supreme Ambulance, STARS air ambulance & the staff at the Arcola & Regina General Hospitals for the compassionate care provided to Dad. Thank you to Dustin Hall from Hall Funeral Services for your caring service. A huge thank you to the Staff at the Moose Mountain Lodge for their kind care for Dad this past year, and for the past nine years since Mom has been a resident. God Bless you all!
