FOUGERE, Gerard Alphonsus - 87, Canso, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014, in Elk Court Nursing Home, Brookfield. Born on April 6, 1927, in Frankville, he was a son of the late Francis and Laura (O’Neil) Fougere. He was a cook on the fishing boats for many years. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46, Canso. Gerard endured many years of illness and multiple physical ailments, but he always had a positive attitude and a smile that would light up the room. He loved his new home in Brookfield and was very grateful for the wonderful care, love and attention he received from each and every staff member there. Gerard is survived by his daughter, Mary (Ronald) Helpard, New Maryland, NB; son, Edward, Canso; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Frances (Gerry) Bent, Oshawa, ONT; brother, Elmer (Isabel) Fougere, Frankville. Gerard was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Mabel (MacNeil); daughter, Laura; sons, Joseph in infancy, Patrick, Vincent, Michael and Fred; sisters, Anna, Helena and Sadie; brothers, Joe, Frank, Wilfred, Xavier, Bernie, Damien, Raymond, Benedict and twin brother, Ignatius. Visitation will be held Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. from Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church, Canso with Father Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in Gerard’s memory to a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Friday, May 9, 2014 Visitation Time 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Canso Service Information Service Date Friday, May 9, 2014 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Chruch, Canso Burial Information Burial Date Friday, May 9, 2014 Burial Time Following funeral mass Burial Location Star of the Sea Cemetery, Canso