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1937
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2024
Pierre Fournier Obituary
January 16, 1937 – September 3, 2024
Pierre was born and raised in Quebec Canada, he was one of four brothers and five sisters. He met his lovely bride Madeleine Emma Pilon in Montreal. Within the next five years their family expanded, a son Daniel and a daughter Josee.
As a young boy Pierre dreamt of a life in a warmer climate, so became the adventures of Pierre and Madeleine. Off to Southern California to seek the American Dream. Pierre was an Electrician by trade but could do just about anything. He believed in hard work and never giving up. After becoming a widower in 1995 Pierre started a new chapter to his life in Grass Valley, CA.
In retirement Pierre built his house and found joy in local dancing, tennis and pickleball daily. He became PAPA to seven grandchildren and Great PAPA to three. Pierre was known for his wild sense of humor and incredible tenacity. He was blessed to find love a second time. A 28-year partnership with Darlene Moreton (January 31, 1940 - November 19, 2023) Those two traveled the world together and made friends everywhere they went. Pierre had a great appetite for life. "Bon Appetite"
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Memories and Condolences
for Pierre Fournier
Pierre Zarokian
December 7, 2024
I don't know him, but just wanted to send my condolences since he has the first name as me. R.I.P.
tammy kaspick
October 28, 2024
Pierre was truly an inspiration as to how I want to be as I get older in my life. He shared so many stories of his life that inspired me. He always kept me on my toes as there was always an agenda each day I was present. He loved helping me in the kitchen as I loved helping him outdoors. I remember one day when we were doing exercises and he just busted out laughing. I had to ask quite a few times as to why he was laughing so hard. His response was ' it is just so funny that you are doing them with me'. Pierre, you are truly missed!
Tammy Kaspick
Luc Maurice
October 5, 2024
Daniel et Josée
C´est une bien triste nouvelle que le décès de votre père et de notre oncle. On le croyait éternel ! C´était un homme bon, attachant, créatif, généreux et loyal parmi bien d´autres qualités. Nous en conserverons le meilleur des souvenirs, en particulier, de sa dernière visite à Montréal en juillet 2022 et de sa rencontre émouvante avec la seule autre membre encore vivante de sa famille, l'aînée, sa soeur Claire à ses 104 ans (photo). Bon courage. Votre cousin Luc
Christopher Taylor
October 3, 2024
A friend at first sight, loved playing Pickleball with Pierre A kind & loving man. God bless you always
Nancy Evans
October 1, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bridgett Higginbotham
September 26, 2024
So many fond memories of Pierre on the pickleball courts. A gentleman and wonderful human. He will be greatly missed by all.
"Say bye, Pierre".
Scott moreton
September 25, 2024
After he met my mother in a restaurant and danced all night.. that weekend we had dinner with him.. and him and mom never stopped dancing anywhere they went.. they both loved life til the end... rip Papa
Shelby Cohen
September 25, 2024
I love the way that Pierre would go out at 9 o´clock at night and boogie down, boogie down and boogie down.
Lucie
September 24, 2024
Oncle Pierre était mon parrain et lorsque j´ai eu quatre ans ma famille et moi sommes allés en Californie le jour de mon anniversaire qui est le quatre juillet il m´avait fait croire que les feux d´artificière étaient pour moi il était très drôle toute mes sympathies à vous tous.
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