This is a tribute to my friend Marie's dear father, Henri, who recently passed away on October 1 / 2009.
On October 1, 2009, Henri Marie Armand Lusson of Legal passed away at the age of 88 years. Henri is survived by his loving wife, Odette; children: Elisabeth, Brigitte, Francoise, Marie-Pierre, Marie-Paule, Charlotte, Benedicte, Jean-Marc, Phillipe and Catherine; 36 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Armand; and sister, Jeanne. Friends who wish to pay their last respects may do so at St. Albert Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert on October 5, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Reverend Rene Belanger OMI will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Emile Catholic Church, Legal, Alberta on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. To send condolences: www.connelly-mckinley.com Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to Development and Peace.
English Translation: What a wonderful father you had, my dear friend. Celebrate the 88 years Henri had and be proud of the wonderful family that he and your mom created. Time will heal your grief and your father will always be in your heart and soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
At the time when we say goodbye to a well loved spouse, a tenderly loved father, a grandfather and a beloved friend, we stop some instants to meditate on the true sense of LIFE. For all those who believe in your love, Lord, weary died the end is not, and it does not destroy the links of friendship. In christening, Henri accepted the guarantee of eternal life. We therefore trust that he already enjoys the company of the saints, in one face to face with God. While we mourn Henri's absence, we turn to You, God d' Amour, pure search solace and to continue living in the hope that one day we all shall be united to You.
I am resurrection. Who believes in me, he had died, will live. And whoever saw and believes in me will never die.