MENARD, Désirée

1991-2007 The family announces with sorrow her accidental death on January 1st 2007 at the age of 15 years. Much loved daughter of Chantal Ménard (friend Mike Lapensée) of Sturgeon Falls. Dear sister of Douglas at home. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her grand-parents Raymond and Madelaine (Sabourin) Ménard of Verner. Great-granddaughter of Délicia Ménard (late Edmond) of Verner and of André Sabourin (late Claire) of Parry Sound. Dear niece of Sophie Ménard (Kurt) of Alberta and Roch Ménard (Helen) of Val-Caron, and also missed by Samantha Disley. Désirée will be missed by her affectionate cat Tigger.

A graduate of Our Lady of Sorrows School, Désirée was a grade 10 student at Northern Secondary School. Outgoing and congenial, she enjoyed life and was especially happy when surrounded by friends and family swimming at the cottage. She was the best babysitter for her brother Douglas. Recently Désirée had participated in the West Nipissing pageant and was awarded the best costume award.

Her tragic loss has created much grief in the hearts of those who loved her most.

The family will receive friends at the THEORET BOURGEOIS FUNERAL HOME, Sturgeon Falls Thursday January 4th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian burial to be held Friday January 5th 2007 at 11 am in Sacré Coeur church, Sturgeon Falls.