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Bernard Jerome Blais

February 5, 1961 ~ October 1, 2019 (age 58) 58 Years Old

Bernard Blais Obituary

Mr. Bernard Blais, beloved husband, father, grandpapa, brother and friend (age 58) passed away suddenly and peacefully surrounded by his loving family at BUH on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was born and raised in Delmas, SK.  There he met and married Char (1989) and they have raised three beautiful children Anais, Avari and Luc.

Dedicated monkey wrench farmer, talented woodworker, fearless father, Bernard marched to the beat of his own drum as if to savour every moment of his beautiful short life.  He was happiest when driving any old jalopy be it truck, car, or quad through mud. Bernard also loved grabbing his gun and getting his outside on to provide meat for his family or to control varmints and trespassers alike.  Covered in grain dust or grease he always had a ready grin and a twinkle in his eye.  His great sense of humour attracted people to him and he was a great friend to all who knew him. Bernard will always be remembered for his dedication to simple good neighbourliness, fortitude and courage.

Bernard loved quietly, had patience, appreciated his roots, respected the land, and was tough - there are no excuses.   His blessings and pride were his wife, children, grandsons and farm.  Behind his beautiful smile, Bernard hid a thousand emotions.  Although Bernard did not express his emotions and gratitude verbally, rather he found a number of creative, special, personal and loving alternative ways to do so.  He always gifted his children and wife with flowers he picked or unique rocks he found.  His favorite quote he lived by was John Mellencamp’s “An honest man’s pillow is his peace of mind”.  and “Don’t worry, be happy.”  Your now wearing wings of gold – see you on the other side. .  Til Death Do Us Part was not long enough.  He now rests easy as we remember his life with a smile.

Bernard is survived by his loving wife Char, their children Anais (Brett) Grandsons:   Bentley, Rowan;  Avari (Carson)  and Luc.

His siblings Jocelyne, Nicole, Francois, Jean-Paul, Réjeanne, Edgar, Aimé and Lise.  He is predeceased by his unborn twins, parents Gertrude and Bernard Blais, his brother Bertrand, his brother in-law Dennis Walter, his sister-in law Mary, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Hall #9 in Battleford, SK.  The family requests you bring your favorite memory or thought of Bernard to share.  Dress is semi-casual (Wear your best plaid and limit all black as Bernard wanted this day to be happy as he loved laughter).  A Private family interment will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Bernard Blais may be directed to the Battleford’s Boys and Girls Club 1301 104 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1N9. or a charity of your choice. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

 

Bernard Blais, mari, père, grand-père, frère et ami bien-aimé (58 ans) est décédé paisiblement entouré de sa famille à l’hôpital BUH le mardi, 1 octobre 2019. Né à Delmas le 5 février 1961 où il a grandi, il épouse Char Ilnicki en 1989 et ensemble, à Delmas, ils élèvent trois beaux enfants, Anais, Avari et Luc.

Fermier dévoué et débrouillard, habile avec ses mains pour travailler le bois, Bernard était également un père sans peur. C’était un homme original qui était le plus heureux lorsqu’il parcourait la campagne dans n’importe lequel vieux camion, vieille voiture ou VTT. Il aimait également la chasse. Même avec un visage souvent couvert de paille de blé ou de graisse de machine, son sourire radieux et ses yeux étincelants exprimaient sa joie de vivre. Les gens appréciaient son grand sens d’humour et nombreux étaient ses amis. Son courage et son sens du bon voisinage resteront gravés dans la mémoire de ceux qui l’ont connu.

Bernard était tranquille et patient. Il appréciait ses racines et respectait la terre. Il était fier de sa femme, ses enfants, ses petits-enfants et de sa ferme. Derrière son sourire radieux, il cachait énormément d’émotions. Même s’il était incapable de les exprimer verbalement, il trouvait toujours une autre façon de s’exprimer. Il arrivait souvent à la maison avec des fleurs sauvages ou des pierres uniques. Il appréciait l’intégrité avant tout et aimait répéter une citation de John Mellencamp « an honest man’s pillow is his peace of mind ». Repose en paix, cher Bernard, on se remémore ta vie et tout ce que tu as représenté pour nous.

Bernard laisse derrière lui son épouse bien-aimée, Char, leurs enfants Anais (Brett), (petits-fils Bentley and Rowan), Avari (Carson) et Luc.

Il laisse également dans le deuil ses sœurs et frères, Jocelyne, Nicole (Fred), François, Jean-Paul, Réjeanne (Yvon), Edgar, Aimé et Lise. Bernard repose maintenant auprès de ses parents Bernard et Gertrude (Cadrin) Blais, son frère Bertrand, son beau-frère Dennis Walter, sa belle-sœur Mary (Ianni) Blais ainsi que de nombreux oncles, tantes et cousins.  

Un service commémoratif aura lieu le samedi 19 octobre 2019 à 1:30 à la salle Royal Canadian Legion #9 à Battleford, SK. Vous êtes invité à partager, avec la famille, une anecdote ou un souvenir qui vous liait à Bernard. Des funérailles privées auront lieu plus tard. Des dons à sa mémoire peuvent être fait auprès du Battleford’s Boys and Girls Club ou à une charité de votre choix. La direction des funérailles a été confiée à Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Cremation.

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Celebration of Life
Saturday
October 19, 2019

1:30 PM
Battleford Royal Canadian Legion
Battleford
Battleford, SK S0M-0E0

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