Obituary of Gerard Goudreau

GOUDREAU: Gerard Felix. A resident of Ridgetown, Gerard Goudreau passed away at the Village, Ridgetown on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the age of 80. Born in Pain Court, son of the late Samuel and Roseanna (Charron) Goudreau. Beloved husband of Margaret (Hearns) Goudreau for 29 years. Dear father of Debbie and Richard Malott of Morpeth, Amy and Leigh Moore of Inwood, Trudy and Ian Bustard of Grand Bend, Gerilyn and Derek Foster of Saltillo, Mexico, Lynda Lapierre of Chatham, Glenda Vanstone and Dennis McCauley of Stratford, David Pickard of Wallaceburg, Danny Pickard of Quesnel, B.C., Theresa Lamond of St. Marys, and the late Douglas Pickard (2004). Grandfather of Amanda, Dezarae, Melissa, Allison, Christie, Carly, Amanda, Jade, Ashley, Brandyn, Melissa, Jimmy, Roger, Philomene, Laura, Brett, Christien, Brandy, Amanda, Karen, Christine, Garrett, Natalie, Tony, and Terri Lynn. Great-grandfather of 17 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Brother of Robert Goudreau (Madeleine) of Pain Court, Vincent Goudreau (Stella) of Chatham, Yvonne Sterling (Ralph) of Burlington, Mae Marchand (Leo) of Thunder Bay, Romeo Goudreau (Carol) of Chatham, and the late Harry Goudreau, and Norman Goudreau (Marie). Brother-in-law of Betty Smith (John) of Ridgetown, Arthur Hearns (Frances) of Thamesville, Velma Steinburg (Peter) of Sutton, and Barbara Haskell (Doug) of Erieau. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Gerard retired after 30 years of service at International Harvester. He loved to fish and play euchre, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from Noon until 1:30 p.m. Funeral Service to immediately follow at the Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Alan McIntyre officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. Chatham-Kent would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, Ontario (519)676-3451.