In Memoriam for Capt Evens Girard

Capt Evens Girard served in the Canadian Forces for over 39 years. He has spent the last 9 years with CANSOFCOM as the 427 SOAS Recruiting Officer. He was a kind and welcoming man, who had the ability to make people feel at ease in his presence. Evens always looked out for others both in the military and civilian communities. He was a mentor and friend to many.  Evens loved to fish, hunt, work on his horse farm (Otterson Lake Farm), and travel with his wife Debbie. He will be sorely missed. In loving memory of his passing, the family has requested that if you would like to make a donation in his honour,  they can be made to Military Family Services CANSOFCOM Petawawa via this page or you may make arrangements to drop off directly to Military Family Services. 

Military Family Services provides immediate support to military families in times of crisis and need. They serve as a conduit for providing access to internal and external resources when they are needed most.  All funds will go towards the family crisis and support fund. Please contact MFS Petawawa at [phone redacted] if you would like an official tax receipt. 

GIRARD,  Joseph Leo Evens  - Peacefully at the Deep River and District Hospital on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 in his 59th year.  Evens Girard of Laurentian Hills, beloved husband of Debra “Debbie” Girard (nee Currie).  Loving son of Evangeline Girard (nee Martel) and the late Rene Girard.    Caring son-in-law of Arlene Currie (nee Teschke) and the late Gordon Currie.  Dear brother of  Helen Girard,  Robin Girard, Raymond Girard, Gaby Girard and Dany Girard.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Respecting Evens’ wishes, cremation has taken place. 

The family will receive relatives and friends at the Neville Funeral Home (491 Isabella St., Pembroke, ON, K8A 5T8, [phone redacted]) on Tuesday, October 13th from 7-9 p.m.  A Memorial Service will be held at St. George’s Chapel, Garrison Petawawa on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at 11 a.m.  Due to the current restrictions regarding COVID-19, a limited number of people are permitted in the funeral home and the church at any given time.  Face coverings are required to attend visitation and the funeral service. Please feel free to bring your own face mask/covering or one will be supplied to you upon arrival. Please RSVP at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca  or call the funeral home at [phone redacted] if you wish to attend the visitation or the funeral service, an appointment time will be arranged.  Online condolences may also be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca.