ETHIER: Joseph Henri Ethier of Edam passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Joe will be sadly missed by: his loving wife of 52 years, Elise (Carignan); his children, Oddette (Chad) Dewindt, Angele (Frank) Borrelli, Charmaine (Robert) MacIntyre, Roger (Michelle) Ethier, Claude (Isabelle) Ethier, Marc Ethier, and Rachelle (Phil) Bourrier; his fourteen grandchildren; his sister, Beatrice Trumier; and several nieces and nephews. The Vigil of Prayer for Joe was conducted from Christ the King Catholic Church in Edam on Monday, April 21, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with Father Peter Passe officiating. The Mass of Christian Burial was conducted from the Edam Recreation Centre on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Lawrence Carignan, Guy Corbeil, Ray Suderman, Brian Sarich, Joe McMurphy and Kirk Head were the pallbearers. All of Joe's Grandchildren were the honorary bearers. The readers were Judy Carignan and Jordan Ethier; Tracy Solway read the intentions; Noah Ethier was the cross bearer; Ray Suderman, Roger Ethier, Claude Ethier and Marc Ethier delivered the eulogy; and Darcy de Montarnal played the organ. MARSHALL'S FUNERAL HOME LTD., of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. Donations in memory of Joe may be made to the Lung Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be emailed at CARD OF THANKS The family of Joseph Ethier would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. We greatly appreciate the attentive care that Joe received from the staff and doctors at Turtleford and St. Paul's hospitals, from Marshall's Ambulance and the air ambulance. Thank you to Father Peter Passe for the beautiful service. Thank you to Judy, Jordan, Tracy, Noah, Ray, Roger, Claude, Marc and Darcy for making the service memorable. Thank you Lawrence, Guy, Ray, Brian, Joe, and Kirk for being the pallbearers. Thank you to Marshall's Funeral Home for your professionalism. To everyone who brought food and flowers, or made phone calls to our homes, thank you; your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Elise, Oddette, Angele, Charmaine, Roger, Claude, Marc, Rachelle and Families. ____________________________________________________
