Obituary of Albert Blais

Albert Blais 1923-2016 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Albert Blais announce his passing on the 6th day of June 2016 at the age of 93 years. Albert was born on May 9th, 1923, the fifth son of Thomas and Laura Blais. On September 30th, 1946, Albert married Nativa. Together they raised six children: Angele, Leo, Henry, Guy, Luc and Lise. Albert was a farmer in the Debden area for most of his life until he retired and moved off the farm in 1974. After a couple of years living in Prince Albert, they moved back to Debden and built their retirement home. Albert stayed active with bowling, curling and socializing at the Golden Age Centre. He loved helping others and was busy volunteering as School Trustee on the Canwood Health Board and Mayor of Debden. In 2003 Albert was honoured to receive the “Volunteer Recognition Award” from the North Central Recreation Association. Albert is lovingly remembered by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Angele (Paul Lewans) and family: Jean (Nina) Bouffard—Devin, Tyler, Jessica, Rylan, Quinton; Rene (Crystal) Bouffard—Keegan, Hadley, Garrett, Ella; Nicole (Roddy) Poirer—Marcus, Isabelle; Leo (Barbara) Blais and family: Tammy (Mike) Preston—Gaige, Austin; Donny Blais—Taylor, Nathan; Henry (Louise) Blais and family: Marc (Shawnti) Blais—Zophia, Soraya, Ezrah; Shawn (Jennifer) Blais—Brianna, Kaitlyn, Chelsey; Shelley (Jim) Buerk—Aaron; Crystal Blais—Monica; Guy (Janine) Blais and family: Marcel (Keli) Blais—William; Ryan (Jocelyn) Blais; Norman Blais; Trevor (Kate) Blais—Aspyn, Madison; Luc Blais and family: Courtney (Steve) LaRoche—Blake; Braden Blais; Chelsey Blais (Jeff); Shenah Uniloski; Lise (Henri) Beaulac and family: Justin (Sarah) Beaulac—Brinley; Yves (Carla) Beaulac—Thatcher, Rush; Renae (Kirk) Stack as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his wife, Nativa Blais in 2003, his grandson, Daniel Bouffard and his son-in-law, Adrien Bouffard. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church in Debden, SK with Father Tuan Doan as Celebrant. Yves Beaulac was the Cross Bearer. The music was led by the Debden Choir along with organist, Monica Svendson and Phil Marion as soloist. His grandchildren, Nicole Poirer, Marc Blais, Chelsey Blais and Norman Blais were the Urn Bearers as Albert was laid to rest in the Debden Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Albert may be made to the Spiritwood Health Complex Activities Department. Those family and friends wishing to send the family private online condolences are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. The Blais Family has entrusted the arrangements to Edward Beaulac of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home Ltd of Spiritwood, SK 306-883-3500.