Obituary of Wayne Eugene Girard

GIRARD, Wayne, at the age of 42 years on June 13, 2009, Muskegon, MI. Wayne spent his last day doing what he loved most, competing and adventure racing, minutes from the finish line with his fiancee, Diana Furlong, by his side. Wayne was the proud father to Daniel, Derek, Dustin, Kathryn and Joe. Loving son of Earl & Evelyn Girard and stepmother Barb Girard. Loved brother of Larry Girard & Christine Desjarlais, Jim Girard & Terrie Savoie and Michelle Girard & Colin Tyrer. Dear stepbrother to Patrick McNamara, Karen Parent, Heather Turner, Sandra Ekstrom and the late Colleen McNamara (2001). Beloved uncle to his special nephew Ryan and to Macey, Wayde, Cory, Jordan, Kyle and Spencer. Wayne was very active - with former St. Anne's/Our Lady of the Rosary Parish pastoral council and as youth leader; as Treasurer, Organization of Part-Time University Students at the University of Windsor (committees: Judicial Review Panel and Policy Management Board); and as an In-School Mentor, Big Brothers. Wayne was sales engineering manager for Shurlok Products and proud owner of Developed Awareness Marketing. VISITING AT THE WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME 1700 Tecumseh Rd E on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM and Wednesday 2 to 5 & 7 to 9 PM. Parish prayers Wednesday at 7:30 PM. Wayne's family & friends are invited to join and celebrate his life on Thursday June 18, 2009 at Most Precious Blood Church (1947 Meldrum Rd) from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of the Ressurection at 11:00 AM. Procession to Heavenly Rest Cemetery where cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wayne's Children Scholarship/Trust Fund and also The Nature Conservancy of Canada; envelopes available at the funeral home. Online condolences and cherished memories may be sent to the family at www.windsorchapel.com