Henri A. Girouard

AUBURN - Henri Girouard, 64, of Sabattus has gone home to be with the Lord on September 3rd at the Hospice House after a courageous battle with lung cancer with his family by his side. Born January 18, 1944 the son of the late Alcide and Mariette Girouard. He retired from International Paper after 17 1/2 years of service, retiring in 2005. Henri's passion in life was driving his motorhome and being with his camping friends. He and his wife, Jackie belonged to the Pine Tree Gypsies of the Good Sam's Club for 14 years. Henri would always say "Never put off what you can do today because you never know what tomorrow will bring." Now Henri sits at the side of the Lord, laughing, and feasting with parents, brother Leo Girouard, two sisters, Connie Michelle and Irene Henry. He leaves behind on this earth, his loving wife of 43 years, Jackie Girouard of Sabattus, his daughter, Christine Girouard of Lewiston, two sons, Jeffrey Girouard and his fiancée, Kim Cairns of Greene and Brian Girouard and his wife Stephanie of Greene; five loving grandchildren, Aaron, Corey, Colin, Kaleigh, and Jordan. He also leaves behind two brothers, Roger Girouard and his wife, Jeannine of Lewiston, Renie Girouard and his wife, Vicki of Bristol, CT; one sister Rita Wilson of Tulsa, OK; a brother in law, Jim Henry of Cowetta, OK; and a sister in law Terry Girouard of Lewiston. Our family chain is broken and nothing will be the same; but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. Henri will be sadly missed by his family and friends. GIROUARD died in Auburn, September 3, 2008, Mr. Henri Girouard age 64 years a resident of Sabattus. Memorial services honoring Henri's life will be celebrated MONDAY 11:00AM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home with Charles Barrett presiding. Donations in Henri's memory may be made c/o Jackie Girouard PO Box 434 Greene, ME to help young, Jillian Rae Dumais 2 1/2 years old who has cancer. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Memorial visitation will be Monday 9:00AM until the time of services at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023