L'HENAFF, Celestin (Sally) – beloved husband of Verna, passed away peacefully at home on June 26 at the age of 82 after a short battle with cancer.

Celestin was born May 19, 1929 in the Kermaria District to Joseph and Marie L'Henaff. Celestin married Verna Harmon on July 16, 1957 and together they raised a family of three. He started farming at a young age and drove school bus for 15 years. Sally enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbours. His pastimes were playing cards, riding his quad, camping, rodeos, watching horse racing and curling, reading and woodworking. He always had a big smile, a firm handshake and loved a good joke. He was a hard worker and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Celestin is survived by his wife Verna; his son Greg (Gloria Prete) and their children Jamie (Julian Woods), Leanne (Cameron Kirzinger) and Shane (Chelsey Lundback); son Gary (Jocelyne Drapak) and their children CeeGee (Don Jones) , Kyle (Ashley Lehmann), Renee (Greg Claypool), Nicole (Derek Pollock), and Daniel; daughter Lynda (Dwane Gurbach) and their children Amanda and Connal; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother Pete (Dorothy Harmon) and numerous nieces and nephews. Celestin was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Marie; brothers Tony, Joseph and Paul.

• Date : 2011-06-26 06:00:00