In Memory of

Onil

Maurice

Joseph

Rivard

Obituary for Onil Maurice Joseph Rivard

It is with great sadness that the family announces that Onil passed away peacefully at home Thursday January 16, 2014 surrounded by his family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Cherished husband of Juliette (Mathé) for 60 years and beloved father of Robert (Denise Delorme) from Ottawa; John – Jean-Louis (Hack) (Lori Pouliot) of North Bay; Lise-Anne (Mark Cooke) of Ottawa; Maurice (Deborah) of Sturgeon Falls. Adored grandfather to Daniel; André; Julianne; Jonathan; Christian; Josée; Martin; Caroline; Alain; Andrée-Anne; Cameron; Kristopher. Great grandfather of four - Samyha; Zachary; Tie and Winter. Wonderful older brother of Thérèse (Gérard Charbonneau); Henri-Paul (Shirley O’Keefe). Pre-deceased by parents Henri and Georgette (Dufresne) & brother Jean-Louis. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wadhwa and the excellent team of health care professionals who were instrumental in making Onil’s last days comfortable at home. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held at the Theoret Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls, Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 pm. In memory of Onil, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully appreciated by his family (cheques only)