Obituary of Roderick Bonin

Bonin, George Roderick Alexander, Age 71, of Lochside, Isle Madame, NS passed away peacefully on September 12, 2017 surrounded by family and friends in the Palliative Care Unit at the Strait Regional Hospital. Roddie was predeceased by his parents Amable Bonin and Margaret Bonin (Broussell) of Arichat, NS. He leaves behind daughters Shirley Bonin, Halifax, Sandra (Sheldon) Olsen, Goshen; sons Ken (Kim) Bonin, Ottawa, and Trevor Bonin, Eastern Passage. Survived also by his siblings Paul (Annette) Bonin, Bay St. Lawrence, Frank (Verene) Bonin, Arichat, Amable (Judy) Bonin, Arichat, Cecelia (Wayne) Poirier, Cape La Ronde and Anna (Ed) LaRose, Inisfil, Alberta. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and beloved granddaughters Maddie Bonin, Ottawa and Katie Olsen, Goshen. Mother of his children and former wife Jean Bonin Mauger. In Roddies' former years he worked hauling pulp and in the construction industry. He always enjoyed hunting, music and a lively game of crib with many friends and family. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Strait Richmond for their great care and compassion during his final hours. Also, a big thanks to the many long-time friends and neighbors who came to visit and spend time with him and help with transportation, meals, errands and kindness. In accordance with Roddies' wishes there will be no ceremony and cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.H.Boudreau Funeral Home Ltd, Arichat. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Roddie please visit, www.chboudreau.com