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Henry Edward Gheyssen
(February 6, 1925 - March 31, 2008)

GHEYSSEN – On Monday, March 31, 2008, Henry Edward Gheyssen, late of Estevan, SK, passed away in Estevan at the age of 83 years. Henry was predeceased by his sister Mary Gheyssen; brothers, Joseph Gheyssens and Chuck Gheyssen and brother-in-law Albert Andries. Henry was a husband and companion to Mary for 60 years and a father to Gary (Lorraine), Gordon (Margie), Gregg (Bonnie), Mary Ann (Ken) and Diane (Garry) Gress. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his sister Agnes (Gilbert) Fraser and his sisters-in-law Marguerite Gheyssens, Madeleine Andries, Cecile (Lloyd) Smith and Marie Gheyssen. He will be greatly missed by the Gheyssen and Tommelein families, especially the numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Prayers and Rosary will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. from the chapel of Boire Funeral Home, Estevan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. from St. John the Baptist R.C. Church, Estevan, by Rev. Fr. Leonardo Tamayo. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later time. Our family extends a special thank you to the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Palliative Care Unit for their wonderful care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Parkinsons’ Foundation (Parkinson Society Canada) would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements are in care of Boire Funeral Home & Crematorium, Estevan (634-8233). Forward condolences to the family by visiting www.boirefuneralhome.com

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