It is with great sadness that the family of the late Genevieve Mary “Jennie” Billard (July 1, 1939 – Oct. 5, 2013) announce her passing on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at her residence in Corner Brook, NL (formerly of Port au Choix) at the age of 74 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her special companion Russell Gates; sisters and brothers Marina Ploughman, Shirley (Bill) Spence, Evelyn (Len) Chaisson, Eileen McGrath, Leon (Linda) Billard, Gordon Billard, Pauline Billard, Myra McKay, Judy (Dorman) Payne, Jeannie Billard and Helena Billard; sisters-in-law Marie Billard and Vi Billard; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Elizabeth Billard, brothers Eugene, Cecil, Edmund and Roy Billard, sister Laura Billard, and brother-in-law Ted Ploughman. Friends visited Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Monday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Visitation continued at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church in Port au Choix on Wednesday, Oct. 9 beginning at 12 noon with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. with Fr. Burro officiating. As expression of sympathy flowers were graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.