December 6, 1924 – July 13, 2016

John Paul Duval passed away at the Victoria Hospital on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.  He was born in Marcelin, SK on December 6, 1924 to Marie (Leray) and Joseph Duval.  John is survived by 1 son, Dennis Duval (Mary Koppelar), 1 daughter, Julie Remy (Eldon); 5 grandchildren, Murray Duval, Jon Duval, Tricia Temple, Vernon Remy (Kelsa Henry), Michael Remy; 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.  He also raised a niece for a number of years, Linda Ford (Bill); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  He was predeceased by his wife Therese (Holhauser) Duval in 2003; an infant son Gerald; his son Richard Dale Duval; his mother Marie (Leray) Duval; his father Joseph Casmire Duval; 7 siblings, Ludger (Lavina) Duval, Fred (Nettie) Duval, Joseph (Maryanne) Duval, Bernie (Margaret) Duval, Gabrielle (Jerry) Pilon, Yvette (Art) Boudreault and Frances (Neil) Rusk.  John was a WWII Veteran – Army and Navy Member and a Royal Canadian Legion Member.  He had a heart of gold and a smile to match.  He loved to be with his family most of all and enjoyed and loved them all.  He was always there to help his family and expected nothing in return.  He was a very special man.  He was a lineman for Sask. Power for 37 years and retired in his early 50’s.  He had a green thumb so then he took up gardening and took great pride in that.  He also watched his MLB and NHL games on TV all the time plus our Sask. Roughriders. It was his addiction to sports and enjoyed it intensely.  He loved all his grandchildren and enjoyed taking part in their lives and activities.  He also enjoyed his travel to different Casino’s and especially his only trip ever to Las Vegas with 3 of his grandsons and he also loved to play cribbage.  He believed very much in his faith (RC) and followed it very strongly.  The family would like to thank the Victoria Hospital and Nelson Home where he lived, for all their loving care.  He suffered a long battle with cancer and now rests with no pain, leaving to meet his family in heaven and watch over us within his loving way.  Private Family Graveside Service will be held with a Memorial Luncheon to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Reverend Father Travis Myrheim officiating.  In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 54 – 11th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0Z9.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).

 

• Date : 2016-07-13