Fernand D. Bouvier
February 17th, 2018
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Passed away peacefully at Crossroads Hospice, while holding hands with his loving family. Fern was born in Elie, Manitoba and moved to Port Moody, B.C. in 1937. In 1947 he moved with his parents to Toronto, where he lived until 1954. He then moved to Pointe-aux-Roches, Ontario, where he met his wife Cécile. Fern longed to return to his beloved mountains of B.C. In 1961, Fern brought his beautiful pregnant wife and their first baby Phil to Maillardville. He then devoted many years of his life, in a variety of ways, to the city of Coquitlam. Predeceased by son Phil in 2006. Survived by; wife of 58 years, Cécile; children, David (Lucille), Anita (Brandon), Paul; daughter-in-law Linda (Ahmed); grandchildren; Kaiden, Addison, Taegan, Claire, Elyse, Luc, Channing, Meghan and Hannah, as well as many friends and extended family. Special thanks to Crossroads Hospice for their extraordinarily loving care of Fern and his family. Funeral Mass Friday February 23, 2018 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 315 Walker St., Maillardville. Celebration to Honour Fernand, following mass, at 1:00 pm, at Vancouver Golf Club, 771 Austin ave., Coquitlam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at www.canadahelps.org to Place des Arts or Crossroads Hospice.
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I was saddened to read of Fernand's passing this morning. Our paths crossed many times and in many ways since 1961. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. My sympathies to Cecile, Anita and the rest of the family. May the love that Fern showed all of you comfort you now and in the days to come.
Chère soeur et tante Cécile, et a toute la famille, nous vous offrons nos sympathies. Our dear brother and uncle Fern was an inspiration to us all. He will be remembered for his warm demeanor, his sense of humour and his devotion to his family and community. I personally have so many wonderful memories of my dear uncle. From the family trip to the Maritimes when I was twelve to the more recent sailing trip in Haida Gwaii. These are moments that I will cherish forever. Our thoughts and love are with you in this difficult time and always. Love, Jean-Paul et Donat Lebert
WE ARE DEEPLY SORRY TO HEAR OF FERNS PASSING. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL, AS WE WILL BE OUT OF TOWN. WE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU.
We are deeply sorry to hear of Fern's passing. We fondly remember his smile, his kindness, his wit and his never ending supply of knowledge on every topic. For a magical time Fern was a special father in law and grandfather in our lives and he will always have a special place in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to the family and a big hug to Cecile.