Andre Jean Vigoureux

André, better known by Andrew, was born on July 26, 1932 to Paul and Francoise Vigoureux at his uncle, Jean-Claude Porte's home on the SW 24-4-19 in Ceylon RM. He was raised on his parents' farm near Gladmar and attended North Gladmar School. After his schooling he stayed on the farm to help his parents and he also worked part time for the neighbours. André acquired a quarter of land in the fifties and purchased more cultivated land and lease land in the sixties. Then in 1981 he took over the family farm. Along with farming the land he enjoyed raising his herd of Herford cattle. He spent many hours in his shop working with his metal lathe, André was always building something. He became a municipal councillor for the RM of Surprise Valley for division 4 from 1982 to 1987. He joined the Minton Elks in the early 1970's. He liked to bowl and belonged to St. Eugene's Catholic Church in Minton. When summer season came he'd go camping with his motor home. André always helped out his neighbours and enjoyed many visits with them. On June 17, 1989 he married Marquerite Ryan of Plentywood, Montana at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together they enjoyed several years on the farm and also had a home in Plentywood where they spend much time. In 2003 after André suffered a stroke they sold the farm and their Plentywood home and retired to Weyburn. Marquerite became ill with Leukemia in the fall of 2013 and on March 16, 2014 passed away. A short time later André suffered a fall breaking his hip. Needing extra assistance he moved to Crocus Plains Villa and later to Hill Top Manor until his passing. André passed away in his sleep August 9, 2016 at the age of 84. André is predeceased by his parents, Paul and Francoise Vigoureux; wife, Marguerite Vigoureux (Ryan); two brothers-in-law, Walace Hall and John Bert and niece-in-law, Lynne Hall. He will be remembered by his sisters, Yvonne Hall of Weyburn and Paulette Bert of Radville, SK; step-daughters, Marie, Dianne, Nancy and Darlene all from the United States; two nephews and six nieces; great nephews and nieces; cousins, Francois (Eveline) Porte of Weyburn, SK; Monique Pyle of Regina, SK as well as many relatives living in France. Prayers were said on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Fletcher Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, Saskatchewan and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, August 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Father Francis Plaparampil. Interment followed at Minton Cemetery Minton, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Andre may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Weyburn, Saskatchewan

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