Obituary of Marcel Joseph Croteau

Croteau, Mr. Marcel Joseph Croteau, passed away peacefully October 21, 2010 at his home in the Heritage Manor in Debden, Sask. at the age of 92 years. Marcel will be remembered by: His children: Antoinette "Tony" (Lucien) Leray of Allan, SK., Casper Joseph (Gloria) Croteau of Chestermere, AB., Lorraine (Milton) Pidskalny of Saskatoon, SK., His grandchildren & great grandchildren: Lisa (Garry) Campbell, Ron Leray (Kama Leier), Diana (Darren) Adams & their children Isabel & Sebastian, Jocelyn Leray, Dwayne Croteau & his children Justin & Samantha, Robert Croteau (Jeanne Watson) & their son Riley, Christopher Pidskalny, Matthew Pidskalny His sister: Cecile Arbour of Thunder Bay, ON, His sister in law Lena Croteau of Abbotsford, BC Numerous nieces, nephews, & friends. He was predeceased by: His loving wife Clara in 2007 His sisters Sr. Marie Croteau & Alice. His brothers Rene, Alphie (Jean), Marcel, Leo, Michel, Romeo (Loretta), Lionel, A brother in law Wilfred Arbour, A sister in law Patricia Croteau His parents Anthime & Irene Croteau Marcel Croteau was born in 1918 on the farm where he lived most of his life. When the 2nd world war broke out he enlisted in the army, but was never sent out for active duty. In 1946 he married Clara Zunti. At that time his parents built a home in Debden and he took over the farm. He raised livestock; mostly cattle, & cut and baled hay. Over the years he sold many truckloads of baled hay. He also worked for the R.M. cutting grass along the ditches. He raised 3 children on his beloved farm. In the early 70's his herd of cattle was infected with bangs disease, so he had to get rid of all his livestock. After moving to town he worked for the village for a while, but Dad and Mom decided they would like to be free to do some traveling. They traveled to every province in Canada, and every state of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii. They also took a trip to Europe where they visited relatives and did much site-seeing. Although Dad loved the farm, he really did love to travel also. His last trip was taken just a few years before Mom passed away. After Mom died his last wishes were to sell his house, and move into Debden Heritage Manor as soon as it was built. He was the first resident there where he lived for the last 1 1/2 years. The prayer service was said Tuesday October 26, 2010 and the Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday October 27, 2010 from the St. Jean Baptiste RC Church in Debden with Rev. Fr. Bernabe Millan Sajonas celebrant. Interment took place in the Debden Cemetery. Jocelyn Leray was the cross bearer, and his grandsons Robert Croteau, Ron Leray, Christopher Pidskalny, Matthew Pidskalny, Garry Campbell and Darren Adams were his pallbearers. Monica Svendson was the organist, accompanied by Louise Marchildon, Gilles Francoeur and the choir for the music. Memorial donations in memory of Marcel may be made to the Debden Heritage Manor or to Mass Intentions. Beau"Lac" Funeral Home of Spiritwood were entrusted with the funeral arrangements. E-mail condolences will be forwarded to the family. www.beaulacfuneralhome.com