Gilles GRENIER Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Gilles on July 30, 2014, at the age of 62 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Deborah; son, Grant and his wife, Amanda and their children, Jacob and Brooklyn Grenier; daughter, Kaylin and her husband, Ryan and their children, Emma and Oliver Loster. Gilles is survived by his brothers, Rey (Marie), Rej (Lil), Gerry (Darlene), Cy (Lynne), Claude (Trudy), George (Diane); sisters, Jenny Ruel, Sylvia (John) Chenier, Odile, Lorraine and Paula Grenier; stepmother, Marie-Claire Grenier; sister-in-law, Kathy Rhoden and brother-in- law, Blair McRae as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Gilles was predeceased by his parents, Evangeline and Florent Grenier; his brothers- in-law, Dean Rhoden, Edgar Ruel, and Chuck Moir and his sister-in-law, Diane Grenier. Gilles was born on October 18, 1951, in Prince Albert, SK and spent his first few years on the farm in Bellevue. His family moved west to Coquitlam, BC and then back to Duck Lake, SK. He spent many years working around the province and then for the City of Saskatoon for the past 26 years. Gilles married his soul mate, Deborah McRae, on April 12, 1980. They started their life together in Saskatoon and welcomed Grant and Kaylin into their lives in the next few years. Gilles found his true calling once he became a grandparent; he loved his grandchildren more than life itself. Gilles always lived life to the fullest. He was someone so many people loved. He always had a smile and a joke, and was always sure to hug family after a gathering. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6 at St. Philip Neri Parish (1902 Munroe Ave South). As Gilles was an ardent Montreal Canadians and Saskatchewan Roughrider fan, for those so wishing to do so please feel free to wear your sports gear. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may donate to an education account for Grayson Flaman and/or Sefryn Flaman. Donations may be sent care of Deborah Grenier, 2017 Louise Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7J 2C1. Arrangements in care of Lisa Ruf - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES (306-978-5200) www.mourningglory.ca
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Terry Jelinski
August 9, 2014
Kaylin and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your loving father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with your loss.
- Terry and Jim Jelinski and family
Josh, Pamela, Emily & Izabella Thomas
August 7, 2014
Our condolences to you Grant and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Don & Karen Gaudet
August 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this time.
Judy & Murray Inverarity
August 6, 2014
Debbie, Grant & Kaylin and all the Greniers: Our deepest sympathy at this time. Thinking of all of you.
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Mrs. Christena Grenier (nee Morrison)
August 6, 2014
Our most sincere sympathies to you all from our family - Aubin Grenier (deceased 1994), his wife Tena Grenier and their children, Norman, Shirley, Elaine, Francis, Andy, Clarence. Some went to school with Gilles's siblings in Bellevue.
Barb McMillan-Wright
August 6, 2014
My sincere condolences to Debbie and family at this sad time . I am so very sorry for all of you ... hold tight to all your wonderful memories.
Michael Stushnoff
August 6, 2014
Such a great man, so many laugh, thoughts and prayers to the family with love Stushnoff's
Rae-Ann & Michael Arevalo
August 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to all the Grenier family. Words fall short of expressing our sorrow for your loss of your loving husband, father and grandfather.
August 5, 2014
Ryan and I send our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and Grant and Kaylin and families. I am so glad that I had the chance to have a short visit with Gil last week while we were both dropping cans off at Sarcan. He was so happy and talking about his grandkids, I'll be always thankful to have had that visit with him. To all of you, take care. From Ryan Metz and Darlene Metz
Cheryl Haughn
August 5, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Gilles. He was a happy, joyful jokester who I never saw without a smile on his face. I had chatted with him at work the week before and we were discussing retirement. Gilles enjoyed his job and wasn't ready to leave it behind just yet. My condolences go out to his family and friends. May all who knew and loved him find comfort in their many memories of their time spent with him! RIP Giles! You will be greatly missed.
Louis Piche
August 3, 2014
My condolences to all the Grenier Family, as I went to school with both Gerald and Gilles, same class
Louis Piche
Heather Reis
August 3, 2014
Debbie -- we are all thinking of you and your family at this time. so sorry to hear about Gilles.
Jenny
August 2, 2014
I worked with Gilles at the casino, he was liked by all who knew him and worked with him. My sympathies to you and your family.
Shaddy,Tade, Fais,Jamal Tekleweld
August 2, 2014
Our sympathy to the Grenier family. Gilles will be missed much by all who knew him.condolences and our prayers for Debbie,Grant,Amanda and the kids. Kaylin and family.
Laurie Smith
August 2, 2014
May God Bless you Debbie, Grant ,Kaylin and families durning this time of sorrow, May your memories bring happiness and smiles to all of you
August 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Debbie and family. We always enjoyed our short visits in the mall whenever we met up. Gilles was truly a family man who loved his family unconditionally. The smile on his face when talking about his grandchildren showed just how special his grandchildren were to him. Keep special memories close to your heart.
Love Sharon and Tim Dunne
Lanigan, Saskatchewan
August 2, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Gilles's family and to his brothers and sisters .
Ed Pelletier Duck Lake ,Sask
Hally Manderscheid
August 1, 2014
Condolences and sympathies to the family. I didn't know Gil well, but he always had a kind word and a smile for me whenever he saw me at work, dropping a claim or just out on the job. Take comfort in your memories.
Ray and Brenda Nienaber
August 1, 2014
My condolences go out to Deb, and Grant, Amanda and children. Kaylyn and her family. To the Grenier family. We will miss Gil very much even though we only visited for coffee once in a while to catch up on our lives.
Sharon and Jim Wuhlar
August 1, 2014
Debbie and Family,
No words will ever be enough to describe the grief you are feeling and the emptiness in your hearts. Be strong. With the passage of time the grief will lessen and be replaced by the many happy memories of what Gilles life was. He will be dearly missed by his work family, he was a good friend to all of us. I will carry the memories of him in my heart forever.
Gary Dalton
August 1, 2014
My condolences go out to my friend Claude's brother Gilles. I'm sure he will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.
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