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Firmin Vande Velde
July 6, 1928 - November 12, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">Firmin was born in Montmartre SK July 6, 1928; passed away in Regina SK Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the age of 86 years 4 months 6 days. <br /><br />Left to cherish his memory are his children Carolyn (Doug) McNeice, Brenda Vande Velde (husband, Blair Cameron) and Terry-Marie (Greg) Keil; Nine Grandchildren: Tina Lamb, Rod (Amber) Gagnier, Adam (Vanora) Gagnier, Jarred (Rowena) Lamb, Victoria (Jason) Ritco, Derrik (Samantha) Lamb, Wanita Keil (fianc&eacute;e Darcy Carswell), Vanessa (Steele) Marchuk, Jeff Keil &amp; his wife, Quinn Ross-Keil; Five Step-grandchildren: Darcy (Lesley) McNeice, Todd McNeice, Sheila (Pete) Skaf, Cody (Melissa) Cameron, Tyler (Ann) Cameron; Sixteen great-grandchildren; fourteen step-great grandchildren; one step-great-great grandchild; sisters: Helene (Harold) Bringsli and Linda (Marvin) Fiissel; sister-in-law Germaine Nelson; brother-in-law Roger Picard; close family friends Lloyd and Bernice Glover; Godchildren: Richard Volk, Debi Johnson and Gloria Goodman; plus his nieces and nephews and their families. <br /><br />Waiting at Heaven&rsquo;s gate to meet him - his wife, Yvette; son, Vern; great-grandson, Alex Morrow; parents Emma (nee Jonckheere) &amp; Euguene; step-mother, Stella (nee Coupal); sisters and brothers: Germaine (Max) Volk, Irene (Bert) Hoffert, Agnes (Chris) Deis, Adrian (Flo) Vande Velde, Lucien (Mayo) Vande Velde, Julien (Yvonne) Vande Velde; sisters and brothers-in-law Ray (Marlene) Picard, Irene (Larry) Ramsay, Bob (Roberta) Picard, and Gary Nelson; nieces Judy Vande Velde, Diana (nee Deis) Ross, Loraine (nee Ramsay) Parson; nephew Arnie Deis and great-niece Eveleigh Bringsli. <br /><br />In April 1947 Firmin started his 40 plus years career working at Westeel Products in Regina. <br /><br />Although he never changed jobs, the company changed its name, first from Westeel to Westeel Rosco, then to Westank and finally to Westank-Willock. Westank-Willock sold the truck repair division to Breadner Trailer and he worked there for nine months. <br /><br /><br />He semi-retired and worked part-time for Frontier Security and then fully retired April 1990. <br /><br />We would like to thank everyone at Parkside Extendicare and Brightwater Seniors Living for all their help and support. <br /><br />A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. <br /><br />Donations in Firmin&rsquo;s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.regina-memorial.ca. <br /><br />Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.</div>