Lillian Gabrielle Marie Girard

Lillian Girard was born in Saskatchewan on May 7, 1935, and passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 at the age of 89, at Ty Watson House with family by her side. Lillian (mom, mémé) will be forever missed by her children Leo (Dena), Claudette (Ron), Carmel (Glen) and Celine (Daren); grandchildren Glen (Johnna), Lori (Tony) Nicholas (Renate), Adam (Michelle), Adele (Jordon), Shay (Sean), Kaylin (Mark), Riley, Jessi, and Cameron (Melisa); great-grandchildren Jeremy, Tyler, Karly, Brandon, Kyla, Hilary, Ava, Sylas, Bella, Emma, Jace, Winnie and Rocco; siblings Raymonde, Rolande, Simone, Ann-Marie, Paul (Lorraine), Ernest (Doris), Claude (Sue), Celine, Cecile (Sid) and Charles (Deanna), her sisters-in-law Alison and Yvette. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years Roland Girard, her parents Louis & Laurette Denis, her siblings Gilbert, Armand, Eva, her brothers in law Real, Albert B, Albert C, Leo, Murray, and Wilfred and sister in law Glenda.

Lillian was devoted to her family; her children and grandchildren were her truest joy. From the ones that lived close, to the ones that lived further away, she always made sure they all knew how special they were to her. Her nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers also held a special place in her heart. She loved getting together to play various card games or crib with family and friends. Mom was a kind, gentle and humble woman who believed that life was about helping others. During her retired years she spent her time enjoying her children and grandchildren, as well as volunteering with various organizations, including the Church, the Catholic School, the Sunshine Club and the Soup kitchen.

Funeral Service for Lillian will take place at the Notre Dame Parish, 4731 Burke Road, Port Alberni, on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers a small donation can be made to Ty Watson House.

The family would like to thank Dr. DePape for continuously going above and beyond in caring for our mom. Your competent and compassionate care towards our mom will forever be remembered and appreciated. You allowed us to have many extra months to enjoy our mom, and we will forever be grateful. Also Dr. Warbrick, the staff at WCGH, Community Care, Dr. Johnsen and all the incredible Ty Watson staff for providing such compassionate care throughout.