Obituary of Herve Boutin

Hervé Boutin January 21, 1911 - June 2, 2011 With great sadness, the family of Hervé Boutin of Melville, Saskatchewan formerly of St. Victor, announces his death on Thursday, June 2, at the age of 100 years. Hervé was born in Holyoke, Massachussetts, on January 21, 1911, to Jean-Baptiste and Louisa Boutin (née Désy), the third of six children. Hervé lived in Holyoke until 1918, when his family moved to a farm located four miles south of St. Victor, Saskatchewan. There, he worked as a farmer until his retirement in 1973. Hervé married Évéline Guay on January 29, 1951. They raised two daughters, Yvette and Dianne. They moved to Melville in 2002. Hervé enjoyed a vibrant, involved life until his illness in December, 2010. Hervé was a farmer, a self-taught mechanic and carpenter, and a committed community man. He and his brother, Bob, farmed together for many years. Hervé could fix almost any piece of machinery. He contributed much to his community as a councillor for the rural municipality, a Saskatchewan Wheat Pool delegate, a member of the Knights of Columbus (Lisieux), chair of the St. Victor Regional Park Board, mayor of St. Victor, and in many other ways. He was devoted to his family, and a generous friend. Through his kind, humble, and gentle demeanor, his quiet wisdom, and his gracious manner, he blessed everyone he met. He was a man of deep faith and, as a farmer, lived his life very much within the circle of God's grace. Hervé is survived by his daughters, Yvette (Elmer) Beutel of Melville and Dianne (Gerard) Woloschuk of Saskatoon; his grandchildren Daniel (Lindsay) Beutel of Calgary, Dominique Beutel (Andy Kenyon) of Winnipeg, Julian Beutel of Brandon; Paul, David, and Celeste Woloschuk of Saskatoon; his sisters-in-law Yvette Beauregard of Regina, Lorraine Dubord of Vancouver, and Cécile Boutin of Assiniboia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hervé was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Évéline; his infant son Joseph; his brothers Rolland Boutin and Ronald (Bob) Boutin, and his sisters Cécile Collin, Thér&egravese Chabot, and Yvette Boutin. Prayer Services were held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church in Melville, Saskatchewan with Olga Yachyshen and Rosallie Woloschuk as the Presiders. Granddaughter, Celeste Woloschuk did the reading and grandson, Julian Beutel, read Intercessions. Hervé's Family sang "Je crois en Toi / Nearer My God to Thee", "Pslam Refuge" and "Blest Are They". Son's- in-law Elmer Beutel and Gerard Woloschuk gave the eulogy and a film presentation of Hervé's life was composed by granddaughter Dominique Beutel. The Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church with Father Frances Hengen as the Celebrant. Grandson, David Woloschuk did the first reading and the second reading was by granddaughter, Dominique Beutel with granddaughter, Celeste Woloschuk reading the Intercessions. Granddaughter, Lindsay Beutel and niece Janine Bonokoski were the gift bearers. Eucharistic Minister was Jackie Rathgeber. Len Gadica led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "God Is Alive", Psalm - "Shepherd Me, O God", "How Shall I Sing to God", "You Are Mine" and "Glory and Praise to Our God". The Urnbearers were grandsons, Daniel Beutel and Paul Woloschuk. The Interment took place on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Victor Cemetery, St. Victor, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were by Bailey's Funeral Home, Melville, Saskatchewan Service Information Thursday, June 9th, 2011 2:00pm, St. Henry's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details