The family announces with sorrow his death on February 18, 2018, at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, at the age of 93 years. Husband of the late Annette Rainville (née Bédard). Son of the late Ovila Rainville and the late Léonie Rainville (née Ouellette). Survived by his sister Thérèse Boivin of Sturgeon Falls, brother Maurice (Irene) of Port Elgin, and his sister Rita Tomas (Mike) of Toronto. Predeceased by his 2 brothers, Joseph and George and 3 sisters, Bertha Langen, Louise St. Amour and Alice St. Louis and 2 nieces. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, several great-nieces/nephews and great-great nieces/nephews. Victor lived on the family farm in Bonfield until the age of 84 where he enjoyed farming and making maple syrup with his brother George. He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved walking in the woods behind the farm to cut wood. He was proud of the work he did doing bridge construction and other various jobs in and around the North Bay area. His hobbies included woodworking and he was an avid reader to the very end. Victor served in WWII in 1944 and 1945 and often recounted the time he spent in Holland. He and his wife Annette loved to travel and he often reminisced of his many excursions. Victor was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. He moved to Place Richelieu in North Bay at the age of 84. His generosity, kindness and his laughter will forever be remembered. The family would like to thank Denise Raymond for her devotion to Vic as his caregiver and friend. He will be deeply missed. Visitation will take place on Thursday February 22, 2018 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Ste-Bernadette Parish Hall. Funeral mass will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 23rd 2018 at the Ste-Bernadette Church, Bonfield, ON. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your charity of choice.
