Cecil passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents Reginald and Pearl; brothers Chester, Norman, Russel and Ralph; sisters Lillian and Joyce; and great granddaughter Geneveve. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Doris; one sister Myrtle (Turner); five sons, John (Marie), David (Leona), Randy (Cheryl), Kevin (Deb) and Tim (Trish); 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Cecil was born and raised on the farm at Verwood, Saskatchewan where he learned the values of hard work and family. On June 2, 1946 he married Doris Gordon, the love of his life. After a few years of farming and working for the Readlyn Co-op, he moved his family to Avonhurst where he managed the Co-op store until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, carpentry and helping his boys with their projects. He was also involved with the Masonic Lodge for over 40 years including time as the Master of Qu’Appelle Lodge and District Deputy Grand Master of District 4. After he retired and moved into Regina, he continued to enjoy his workshop, making novelty and heirloom pieces for his family to treasure. In 2008 he ceased his woodworking when they moved in to the Renaissance Retirement Residence. Cecil’s family would like to express their gratitude for the ongoing support from the Renaissance ‘family’. The family would like to thank the staff of 5E at the General hospital for their wonderful care of Cecil during his final days. A CELEBRATION OF CECIL’S LIFE will be held Regina Funeral Home, 4001 East Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 279 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 or another charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home (306) 789-8850.

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Cecil Birchard 2 octobre 1923 – 24 janvier 2016.source