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Dennis Therrien Obituary

A devoted and hardworking husband, loving and cherished father and grandfather, he passed away at his home in Maurepas surrounded by his family on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was 68 and a native of Midland, Ontario Canada. He was the owner of TNS Construction. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Wednesday, July 24 from 5 pm to 9 pm. Visiting will continue on Thursday at St. Stephen Church, Whitehall from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, celebrated by Fr. Jason Palermo. Entombment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Church Mausoleum, French Settlement. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Elter Fanguy Therrien; two sons, Richard Therrien and Christopher Therrien and his wife, Bonnie; grandchild, Austin Cole Therrien; brothers, Brian, Greg and Kenneth Therrien; four step-sons, Tracy Rivere and wife Carolyn, Melvin Rivere, Stacy Rivere, Sr. and wife, Tessie, and Daniel Rivere; step daughters, Vickie and Lena Rivere; stepgranchildren, Joshua and Jeremy Widner, Brittany, Stacy, Jr. and Sarah Rivere. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Lacroix Therrien and a stepson, Simon Rivere. Pallbearers will be Joshua and Jeremy Widner, Tracy, Melvin and Stacy, Rivere and Lawrence Sonnier. Dennis was an avid outdoorsman, he had a love for the water and camping. His most enjoyable time was spending time with his family out on the water boating. Please offer your condolences to the family at www.oursofh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2013.
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Dianna & Ed Smallwood (Minesing, On.)

October 19, 2013

Dennis was a good man,a hardworker and loved Elter. They spent almost 20 years together. He treated her with dignity and respect and took care of her. He supported her through the good times and the bad.You could see the love they had for each other,Elter stood by him through his 5 years of illness.He is no longer suffering and in pain.Your family will miss you so very much.My love to all the kids and Elter.

Barbara Aucoin

July 25, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

dora rivere

July 24, 2013

Remembering with love our wonderful brother and brother-in-law. So glad we were able to see you one last time. You will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Elter, at this sad time. Love Greg and Cathy and family

Greg Therrien

July 24, 2013

Many appreciations goes out to Mr. Dennis for all the works he did for St Stephen Church and community.

Ella Fontenot

July 24, 2013

Dennis was a very hard working honorable man. I am very glad that I met him many years ago and had so many days working with him. He will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Johnny Marbury

July 24, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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