Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, son, brother passed away peacefully at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach on July 11, 2012 surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy illness at the age of 64. André is survived by Lynne, his wife of 40 years, his children Dana Bernier (Doug), Michael (Leslie), Giselle (Cory) Szczepanski, Ryan, and his five grandchildren; his mother Delia (nee Meilleur) and his 14 siblings Gerald (Sue), Lionel (Pat), Claude (Evonne), David (Darlene), Paulette (Jack) Mann, Jocelyne (Jon) Slough, Carmelle (Clifford) Stodgell, Noella (Brian) Rudge, Marc (Joyce), Nicole (Ron) Gagaluk, Paul Jr. (Helen), Laurent (Linda), Richard (Diane) and Michelle (Terry) Truthwaite and numerous nieces and nephews; as well as Jean Bouchard, his good friend and confidant. He was predeceased by his father Paul and his infant sister Marie. André was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba on November 24, 1947. André was a dedicated family man who loved camping with his family and was involved in all his children’s sports. André was competitive in horseshoes and curling as well as being an accomplished umpire both locally and provincially. André was also a hard working employee at Metal Pac where he worked for 40 years. Many thanks to all those who performed such acts of kindness with a visit, a hug, or a kind word. Viewing and a celebration of his life will be held at Notre Dame de Lorette Parish in Lorette on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m., with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cancer Care Manitoba in memory of André.