Obituary of Paul Lawrence Theriault

THERIAULT, Paul Lawrence

We, the children of Paul Lawrence Theriault, are heartbroken to announce his passing on June 24, 2018 at St. Anne Nursing Home in Arichat. Dad was born in Arichat on Easter morning April 17, 1938 to Alexander and Delvina (Fougere) Theriault.  He was their second youngest of 10 children and remained living on the family farm until recently. He was predeceased by his parents; sisters Delima and Lavina; brothers Alfred, Francis, Lubin, Clem, and Leon.  He is survived by siblings Priscilla and Ralph. Dad married the love of his life Anne (Boudreau) in 1962.   Together they raised four children; Annette Benoit (Mitch), Arichat; Claudette Bretzer (Barry), Unity, Sk; Jean-Paul (Patti), Iron River, AB; and Robert (Joy), Arichat. His antics will be missed by his grandchildren Kasy, Keith, Emma, Erika, Mia, Lara, Sonja, Dion and Lexie.  Memories of time spent on the sailboat with their Pepe will be cherished. Dad was well know as a “great guy”.  He loved the outdoors, farming - especially “his girls”(cows) and sailing, after retiring from the school bus in 2001. Following “retirement” Dad was able to spend more time with his beloved Duchess (the sailboat).  For many years he raced her in the Arichat Cup, usually placing in the top 3. In 1996, he placed first - beating his buddies Eddie, Gary and George, making him particularly proud. Mom was never brave on the boat, but eventually warmed up and enjoyed being on the water with their sailing buddies. Dad will be lovingly missed by his family and all who knew him.  May the air always ring with the sound of rock against plow and may the wind forever fill his sails. There will be no visitation per request. Memorial Service and Committal will be held at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Arichat on Thursday August 23, 2018 at 11 AM with Rev. Michel Exalant presiding. Reception to follow in Our Lady of Assumption Parish Hall. Memorial donations can be made to St. Ann Centre in Arichat or to the Strait Richmond Hospital Foundation. To send words of comfort to the family or to light a candle in memory of Paul, please visit www.chboudreau.com.