It is with great sadness we announce the passing of William “Bill” Gervais of Prince Albert, SK. Dad was born in Meadow Lake, SK on December 8, 1938 and passed away at the Victoria hospital, in Prince Albert, SK on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Dad is survived by his daughters Lana Ward of Prince Albert and Jan (Richie) Stewart of Paddockwood; his grandchildren William (Shanice) Gervais, Brandon (Raylene) Wilson, Jannah Ward and Richard Stewart III. Also left to mourn are dad’s brothers Lloyd (Shirley) Gervais of Lloyminster, SK, Gordon (Darlene) Gervais of Prince George, BC, Martin Gervais of Prince George, Raynie (Bev) Gervais of Prince George and Allen Gervais of Chilliwack, BC; his sisters Audrey (Ron) Selberg of Prince George, BC, Elsie (Glen) Umperville of Prince Albert and Sylvia Gervais of Prince George as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dad was predeceased by his wife Shirley (nee Reid) Gervais; his parents JB and Marie Gervais; his brother Lawrence Gervais; his sister Gloria Bear; his nephew Trevor Gervais; his niece Rachael Hawryluk; his sister-in -law Flora Gervais; his mother-in-law and father-in-law Marjorie Falconer and David Reid. Dad grew up in Meadow Lake and in his early twenties moved to Prince George where he first worked for the Department of Highways and then for Prince George Senior Secondary High School as a custodian. In 1981, Dad moved his family to Prince Albert, to be closer to his mother, where he spent every Sunday having lunch with her until her passing in 1991. Dad’s greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was very proud of them and they all had a mutual respect and great love for each other. Dad had a great sense of humour and you were always greeted with a smile. He took daily walks, played bingo, casino, and he loved listening to music and you could often hear his foot tapping to the beat. He spent a great deal of time with his sister Elsie and would phone and tell us what adventure they had gotten into that day. Thank you to the quick action of the staff at the Northern Lights Casino who made sure dad received medical attention immediately. Thank you to all the staff in the emergency room and on the 6th floor of the Victoria Hospital for making dad’s last days peaceful and as comfortable as possible. A Celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16 from the Arbor Lounge of River Park Memorial Chapel. (Please enter at double doors South entrance). Cremation has taken place and interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of RIVER PARK MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 301 River Street West, Donald M. Moriarty, Funeral Director 306-764-2727

• Date : 2014-09-13 06:00:00
• Location : Prince Albert, SK