Charles Edouard Généreux, Saint-Pie-de-Guire, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A truly generous man, Charles Edouard Généreux is always ready to serve and help others. A farmer by trade, with a passion for music, he has volunteered as church organist for the parish of Saint-Pie-de-Guire since 1944. Over the past 30 years, he has carried out numerous duties for the church, including maintenance, gardening and snow removal. He was president of the local club de l'âge d'or from 1985 to 1997, and he also chaired the board of directors of the regional caisse populaire for 15 years. Rather than enjoying a well-deserved rest in his retirement years, Mr. Généreux continues to give of his time for the benefit of his community.