GENIER GAUTHIER FUNERAL - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Owner - Funeral Director / Propriétaire - Directrice De Funérailles

In 1999, I graduated from Rosemont College in Montreal in Thanatology Science. Subsequently, I worked for 10 years in a funeral home in the town of Saguenay. Through these years, I was privileged to accompany families for the funeral arrangements following the death of a loved one. I have developed through my different experiences and studies meticulous skills to restore the dignity of the deceases. In addition, I studied at the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi to obtain a psychology degree certificate. After meeting my future husband Jamie, both emphasised the dream to have our own funeral business. In 2009, we had the opportunity to buy Irvine & Irvine funeral home, following the acquisition I obtained my Ontario license funeral director and now have the honor to be a licensed funeral director in two different Canadian provinces. In 2016 my husband and I were able to reinforce our dream by acquiring les Maisons Funéraires Génier Gauthier in the town of Cochrane. It is my constant desire to surpass myself with a continued educational lifestyle. I believe it makes of me a better person. I also strive at providing adequate support to families I serve with my own gentle approach.

Job Titles:

• Head of Operations / Chef D'Opérations 1998 - 2016
• President at the Notre Dame Des Oliviers Church

Hugette was born in Cochrane and raised in Génier, a small community in the Cochrane region. In 1966, she married Alexandre Génier. Her and husband founded "Alexandre Génier Limitée" in 1975, a logging & heavy equipment company. Huguette was the receptionist, secretary, vice-president and also owner of the company. On January 4th, 1992 Mr. Alexandre Génier passed away unexpectedly. Huguette decided to return to work and found a casual part time work at the funeral home. She never left the funeral home; in 1994 she became a shareholder from a group of shareholders. In 1998, "Les Maisons Funéraires Génier Gauthier Funeral Homes Inc." was renamed and Huguette Génier was the President, Secretary, Treasurer and also Head of Operations of the funeral home until her retirement in September 2016. Huguette was named the "Personnalité francophone de l'année 1996 à Cochrane courtoisie du Centre Au Pied De La Lettre" as well as "La personnalité francophone pour l'année 1996 de la part Les francophones de la région de Cochrane et Glackmeyer" and as well as honoured at Notre Dame des Olivers Parish with over 30 years of dedications as a volunteer. Huguette is currently the President at the Notre Dame des Oliviers Church in Génier. She also assists in the preparation of the monthly breakfast of the parish during the winter months. She also is a member of "Club Amical 50 plus de Cochrane Inc.", member of "La Ruche, centre de loisirs et de culture de Cochrane", member of the Lady Minto Hospital Corporation and the president of "Club 200 de la paroisse Notre Dame des Oliviers". She is an agent for "Lettrage Frans Gauthier", monuments & columbariums for the Cochrane and area. Huguette likes spending time with her children Angèle and Roger Gagné, Sylvain and Vicky Génier as well as her grandchildren Pascal, Miguel, Preston and Mason. We wish to take this opportunity to wish Huguette a retirement filled with happiness and good times. You are most deserving in your great accomplishments.

Job Titles:

• Owner - Funeral Director / Propriétaire - Directeur De Funérailles

I was born and raised in Rouyn-Noranda. In 2001, I Graduated from Funeral Services at Boreal College in Sudbury, Ontario. Following school years I worked in the Nation's Capital with the McGarry Family Funeral Chapels. With this very reputable firm I was able to learn the highest level of Funeral Services practices. In 2009 my wife Carine and I were able to realize one of our long time cherished dreams, to own our own Funeral Home. We purchased Irvine & Irvine funeral homes in Iroquois Falls & Cochrane. Seven years later, we were able to establish a milestone achievement by partnering Les Maisons Funéraires Génier Gauthier Funeral Home to our company. As a young entrepreneur, I am proud to be part of the development of Northeastern Ontario. To express my recognition to the people, I warmly support many local organizations in their needs. I am also highly dedicated to Funeral services. I take pride to be involved in different professional associations throughout the country. I also believe in constant education in different aspects of my life. It gives me the chance to enhance my abilities to serve better the families we serve. I am committed to give every family respect, compassion and professionalism.

Job Titles:

• Managing Funeral Director / Directrice Général En Services Funéraires

A true northern girl, Julie was born in Hearst and later moved to Timmins as a young child. She worked in retail for almost 18 years and decided to obtain her high school diploma, continue her studies at Collège Boréal in Sudbury to acquire her diploma in Funeral Service Education and finally achieves her goal as a licensed funeral director in 2008 as well as a shareholder of the funeral home. Julie is involved in various groups and organizations in Cochrane. She is a director on the Cochrane Board of Trade, member of the Cochrane Lions Club, "les filles d'Isabelle", a member of Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary and also helps out at the local farmer's market. She enjoys spending time with her spouse Carl Dodds, her three daughters Lisa, Monique and Angèle, her step-sons Andrew and Riley as well as her extended families and friends. Julie and her family enjoy a variety of outdoors activities. Julie est native du nord de l'Ontario, plus précisément de Hearst mais déménage à Timmins dans son enfance. Elle a travaillé dans le service public près de 18 ans et décide de retourner aux études pour obtenir son diplôme secondaire, continu au Collège Boréal de Sudbury pour parvenir son diplôme de Directrice de services funéraires. En 2008, elle obtient son permis de directrice de services funéraires et elle est aussi actionnaire de la maison funéraire Génier Gauthier Funeral Home. Julie est impliquée dans la communauté de Cochrane, elle est directrice de "Cochrane Board of Trade", "Cochrane Lions Club", les filles d'Isabelle, membre auxiliaire de l'hôpital Lady Minto et aide au « Farmer's Market » local. Elle aime être avec son conjoint Carl Dodds, ses filles Lisa, Monique et Angèle, les fils de son conjoint Andrew et Riley et sans oublier sa famille éloignée et ses amis. Julie et sa famille aiment une grande variété d'activités dans le plein air.