David Parenteau

David died suddenly on December 20, 2009. He will be sorely missed, but we are grateful for the years we spent together.
He is survived by Loretta, his wife of 39 years, his son Steven (Cheryl), his daughter Teressa (Jason) and grandchildren Megan and Hunter. David also accepted many other children into his life throughout his years. David is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
David was predeceased by his parents John and Nancy Parenteau, his daughter Joanne Parenteau, his sisters Margaret Meawasige and Mary Rose Shabaquay, Jenny Gardner and his brother Japene.
In life David enjoyed and loved many things, his family always being number one – fishing, hunting and trapping was a big part of David’s life. He was also able to spend many hours with his family and friends while doing something he loved. He used to guide at many of the popular tourist camps, passing his knowledge onto others who were willing to learn. In his earlier years he loved playing hockey and baseball, which was right up David’s alley as he loved to socialize.  He later took up darts, crib and gambling.
A special thank you to Dr. Cortens for all the special care he provided through the years – as he was not only his doctor, but also a friend who was able to share in David’s passion for fishing and hunting.
We would like to thank his pallbearers, Ron and Brian Williams, Willie, Sonny and Michael Parenteau and Felix Cutfeet. We are also grateful to everyone else who was there to support the family in every way. Also to Arnold Gardner (Native Elder) and Father Al Campeau for officiating the service.
David will be remembered and sadly missed by many.

A thousand times we
needed you
A thousand times we cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died
A heart of gold stopped beating
Two twinkling eyes closed to rest
God broke our hearts to prove he only took the best