April 11, 1955 - March 14, 2013

Exceptional Man - Extraordinary Father…

It is with great sadness that the family of Cyril announce his passing on the evening of Thursday, March 14th at Western Health (Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital). Cyril would have been 58 next month and is survived by his ­loving wife Honora DuBourdieu (in Kippens), his son Adam DuBourdieu (in St. John’s), daughters: Morgan and Caila Beaudoin, sons-in-law: Desmond Boyd and James Shilliday, granddaughters: Nolyn Boyd and Shanna Shilliday and soon to be grandson Vaden Boyd, all in Fort McMurray, AB. Also left to mourn are his father Cyril DuBourdieu of Port aux Port, along with his four brothers, Bob DuBourdieu (in Halifax), Tony DuBourdieu (in Clarenville), Brian DuBourdieu (in Toronto) and Ken DuBourdieu (in Port aux Port). Cyril began his battle with cancer in 2010 and although he had seemingly beaten it once, he was not as fortunate when it returned a second time in early 2012. Within that time, Cyril never stopped living and had a certain “joie de vie” living each of his days to the fullest and even making trips across the country to visit his ­family in Fort McMurray, AB. Aside from a lifelong career in nursing, he truly had passions for cooking, travelling and music. He will be so greatly missed by all who were privileged enough to get to know him and spend any time with him. We are sincerely grateful for the care and love he received from the staff, ­colleagues and family at the hospital in the five weeks he was there before he was taken from us. Our genuine thanks go out to family, friends and colleagues for their many thoughts and prayers. Anyone wishing to make donations in Cyril’s honor are encouraged to do so to either the Canadian Hemophilia Society, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Parkinson Society Canada. There will be a “Family Only Viewing” on Saturday, March 16th from 2-4 p.m. at Russell’s Funeral Home. There will be another viewing on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. with a final viewing on Sunday, March 17th from 7-9 p.m. Funeral ­services will be held on Monday, March 18th @ 2:00 p.m. at the Maria Regina Church in Port aux Port East. Friends may sign the online guest book by ­visiting www.russellsfuneralhome.ca