Gaucher, Albert

Albert was born on August 22, 1915 in Bruxelles, MB to Alfred and Athala (Bonneau) Gaucher.  He came to Fahler with his parents, and moved to a homestead in 1919.  He worked on the family farm as well as for neighbouring farms.  On February 8, 1944, he married Therese Savard, daughter of Vilmond Savard and Marie-Louise Lavoie, born in Quebec in 1925.  After their marriage, Albert and Therese moved to Albert’s land: N. ½ 24-79-22-5.  When the land was sold, they moved to Jean-Cote.  Albert worked as the janitor in the school for several years.  Even after retirement, he and Therese continued to live in Jean-Cote. They had 8 children:  Germaine, Gilbert, Laurelle, Colette, Muriel, Gerald, Leonard, and Richard.  Albert died in June 2002 in McLennan.

Source: Reflexions p. 563

AGS Obituary index – Albert

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