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Aujourd'hui nous pleurons la perte de notre très cher Georges Grenier.

Today we mourn the loss of our dear Georges Grenier.

Les funérailles seront jeudi le 29 mai 2008

Il y aura l'exposition du corps de 14 à 17 heures et ensuite la cérémonie à la chapelle à 19 heures et un goûter vers 20 heures.

Salon Alfred Dallaire
2159 Boulevard St Martin E
Laval, QC H7E 4X6

Téléphone: 450-663-9550

Funeral services will be held May 29, 2008

There will be a viewing from 2 to 5 PM followed by a ceremony in the chapel at 7 PM and a small reception around 8 PM.

Salon Alfred Dallaire
2150 St Martin Blvd E
Laval, QC H7E 4X6

Telephone: 450-663-9550

The Definition of a Gentleman - A perfect description of our Georges

It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. This description is both refined and, as far as it goes, accurate. He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of those about him; and he concurs with their movements rather than takes the initiative himself.

His benefits may be considered as parallel to what are called comforts or conveniences in arrangements of a personal nature: like an easy chair or a good fire, which do their part in dispelling cold and fatigue, though nature provides both means of rest and animal heat without them.

The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast; — all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern being to make every one at their ease and at home.

He has his eyes on all his company; he is tender towards the bashful, gentle towards the distant, and merciful towards the absurd; he can recollect to whom he is speaking; he guards against unseasonable allusions, or topics which may irritate; he is seldom prominent in conversation, and never wearisome.

He makes light of favours while he does them, and seems to be receiving when he is conferring.

He never speaks of himself except when compelled, never defends himself by a mere retort, he has no ears for slander or gossip, is scrupulous in imputing motives to those who interfere with him, and interprets every thing for the best.

He is never mean or little in his disputes, never takes unfair advantage, never mistakes personalities or sharp sayings for arguments, or insinuates evil which he dare not say out.

From a long-sighted prudence, he observes the maxim of the ancient sage, that we should ever conduct ourselves towards our enemy as if he were one day to be our friend.

He has too much good sense to be affronted at insults, he is too well employed to remember injuries, and too indolent to bear malice.

He is patient, forbearing, and resigned, on philosophical principles; he submits to pain, because it is inevitable, to bereavement, because it is irreparable, and to death, because it is his destiny.

The Idea of a University
1852

His Eminence
John Henry Cardinal Newman