BARRY LIONEL BOULETTE

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BARRY LIONEL BOULETTE Passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Selkirk, on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in his 68th year. Loving husband of 45 years of Emily (nee Guimond); beloved father to his daughter Heather (Unique); and his sons, Barry Jr. (Mary) and Wayne (Michelle); proud grandfather of Bryar (Jenn), David, Shane, Joseph and Jacob; his nephew Neil (Kristen), whom he loved like a son and so many other special nieces and nephews; great-grandfather (Papa) of Unique, his lil man Wayne, Baby Emily and Jerome. He is also survived by his sisters, Jeannette (Paul), Doreen (Dennis), Deanice (Clint), Dianne (Stephan), Shannon (Cliff); and brothers, Allie, Fred (Judy), Wilmer, Henry (Doreen). Predeceased by his son Harvey, nephew Wayne and three young brothers and son of Alex and Hilda Boulette. Barry was born on February 26, 1943 in Manigotagain, MB. He was educated at Bissett, graduating with honors. Shortly after he joined the navy, he graduated first in his group with an honorable mention, then met and married Emily. Barry began his employment working in the gold mines; Dickenson Mine, Madsen Mine, Bissett Mine, then ending his career at Tanco in Lac Du Bonnet, MB. Prayers will be held Friday evening, May 20 at the Roman Catholic Church in Sagkeeng, Fort Alexander. Funeral service in the Roman Catholic Church in Sagkeeng on Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Manigotagan Cemetery.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 16, 2011