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Gerard Auguste Valentin
Peacefully with his family, and special friend at his side, on Monday August 25, 2003, Gerry Valentin passed away at Beacon Hill Lodge in Winnipeg at the age of 74 years.
Gerry was born in Diego Suarez, Madagascar on May 22, 1929. The family moved to St. Georges-de-Didonne France, where Gerry lived and went to school until joining the French Air Force. After training in France, USA and at the Royal Canadian Air Force base in Winnipeg, Gerry flew missions over North Africa as part of France's NATO commitment after WWII.
After a short engagement Gerry married Louise Decloux, his wife of 41 years in 1952. Gerry and Louise raised four children at their home in St. Boniface, while Gerry worked at Bristol Aerospace, Inco and The Saint Boniface Hospital. After Louise passed away in 1993, Gerry continued to live in the family home until falling ill in April 2001. In those years Gerry loved the outdoors and his oddest pursuit, building airplanes. He also greatly enjoyed the company of his new found best friend Verly with whom he traveled, and danced Tango.
Besides his special friend Verly, Gerry leaves to mourn 4 children: Nadine (Don), Gilbert (Sherry), Alain (Dianne) and Marcel (Pam), 5 grandchildren: Dave, Marie, Dan, Graeme and Austin. He is also survived by 2 brothers: René and André and 2 sisters: Jacqueline and Sylvette and numerous other relatives in France. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Louise (nee Decloux) in 1993, his parents Albert and Rosette, and by one sister Jeannine.
With respect for Gerry's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Services will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home on Lagmodiere Blvd on Thursday August 28, 2003 at 11 a.m.
The Family would like to thank the staff of the Saint Boniface Hospital's fifth and sixth floors, and all the staff at Beacon Hill Lodge in Winnipeg, where Gerry spent the last months of his life.
In lieu of flowers, memoial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Salvation Army.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Ethel Beaudin (nee Bernardin)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel Beaudin of St. Eustache, MB, on August 16, 2003.
Mom was born April 18, 1923 in Waterhen, MB.
She leaves behind her children: Roger (Adrienne), Denis (Terri) and Patricia (George MacKay), also grandchildren: Leanne (Steve Wilson), Rachelle, Richard (Lynnette), Scott (Kim), Kevin (Stacey) and great-grandchildren: Danielle, Adam and Cole. She also leaves to mourn her passing her brothers: Wilfred and Adelard, and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Moïse in 1987, her parents Honore and Henriette Bernardin, and by 2 brothers Leo and Napoleon.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Eustache Roman Catholic Church on Thursday August 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. with Father Michael Wollbaum presiding. Cremation to follow with interment in the Parish Cemetery at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6.
Adam's Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Régis Laurent
Peacefully at the St. Claude Hospital on Wednesday November 26, 2003, Mr. Régis Laurent of St. Claude, Manitoba passed away at the age of 82 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife Hélène (LeCalvé), 2 children: Arlette (John) Wright of Spruce Grove, Alta and Gilles (Jocelyne) Laurent of Notre Dame de Lourdes; 3 grandchildren: Jeffrey, René and Chantal; 3 sisters: Adèle Laurent, Emma Aubry and Marguerite (Ulric) Robart; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Marius and Maria, one brother Marius; and by 3 sisters: Marie, Berthe and Emilie.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Friday November 28, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Saturday November 29, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Father Jean-Jacques Serceau officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Claude Pavilion, Box 400, St. Claude, MB R0G 1Z0.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Marcel DeBaets
Peacefully at the Tiger Hills Health Centre in Treherne, Manitoba on Saturday November 22, 2003, Mr. Marcel DeBaets of Holland, Manitoba passed away at the age of 78 years.
Marcel was born in Bruxelles on October 12, 1925. He attended Grange School until June 1939, after that worked on the farm and also as a hired man for farmers.
In 1946, he left the area and worked in Winnipeg delivering milk door to door for Cambridge Dairy. In the fall of 1947, he left for the west coast and worked for Pacific Great Eastern Railway and for a sawmill in North Vancouver.
In the spring of 1951, he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. for 5 years and was sent to Aylmer Ontario for basic training. From there he went to Camp Borden to technical school, then for 3 years to Sommerside P.E.I. During that time he was transferred to Gimli, Manitoba for 3 months on temporary duty, from there to North Bay, Ontario to train on jet engines, and then to Cold Lake Alberta working as an aero engine technician, before being discharged in 1956.
Marcel then farmed for a short period, but soon returned to Winnipeg where he worked for Modern Dairies, servicing their trucks. In 1983, he returned to the country, and lived about 10 miles north of Holland.
He enjoyed walking for exercise, just as he had done as a teenager, as well as reading and going for a drive. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family.
He leaves to mourn his passing 3 sisters: Mary Dyck of Winnipeg, Alida and husband Raymond VanDenBussche of Notre Dame, and Annie Zeghers of Holland; 2 brothers: Adolphe and wife Annie DeBaets of Baldur, Maurice and wife Laurette DeBaets of Holland; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one brother Gerard in 2003, and by 3 brothers-in-law: Urselin Dousselaere in 1957, John Dyck in 1967 and by Marcel Zeghers in 1982.
With respect for Marcel's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Auguste Wanlin
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Saturday November 22, 2003, Mr. Auguste Wanlin of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 94 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing one son Roger and wife Christine of Winnipeg, 3 grandchildren: Connie Wanlin of White Rock, BC, Lori Ann Wanlin of Winnipeg, and André Wanlin of Winnipeg. He also leaves to mourn one brother Louis Wanlin of Winnipeg, one sister-in-law Thérèse Wanlin of Notre Dame, and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Rose Delima (nee Lafrenière) in 1977, by his second wife Eva (nee Morissette) in 1987, 4 brothers: Pierre, Joseph, Alphonse, and Jean; and by 2 sisters: Hélène Sauteur and Marie Fifi.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Thursday November 27 at 2 p.m., preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30, with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Lucien Robitaille
Peacefully at his residence on Thursday November 13, 2003, Mr. Lucien Robitaille of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 80 years.
He leave to mourn his beloved wife Julienne (nee Ragot) and 3 children: Jacques (Debbie) of Winnipeg, Marie-Paule (Roger) Auger of Quebec City, and Marc of Notre Dame de Lourdes; 6 grandchildren: Nicolas, Bryn, Paul-Emile, Jean, Stephanie and Julien. He also leaves to mourn one sister Denise Sanderson; one sister-in-law Connie Robitaille and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Monday November 17, 2003 at 2 p.m., preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30, with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Raymond Kolly
Peacefully at the St. Claude Hospital, with his family by his side, Mr. Raymond Kolly passed away on Tuesday November 11, 2003, at the age of 77 years.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 53 years Clotilde and by 5 children: Raynald and fiancee Katja of Barrie, Ontario, Guy and wife Lynda of Winnipeg, René and wife Donna of Notre Dame, Marielle and husband Reid Kelner of Winnipeg Beach, Liliane and husband Kevin DeJaegher of Swan Lake; as well as 10 grandchildren: Matthew, Jordan, Krista, Michael, Jay, Nadia, Karl, Lindsay, Derek and Jeffrey. He is also survived by 1 brother and 4 sisters: Agathe Deroche, Marie (Norbert) Bosc, Adrien (Rose) Kolly, Elisa (Henri) Dion, Annette (Armand) Bosc; 2 sisters-in-law Antoinette Rougeau and Angèle Brown, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Saturday November 15, 2003 at 2 p.m., preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30. Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
Thanks to the medical staff at the Notre Dame and St. Claude Hospitals for the wonderful care. A special thank you to Dr. Frances Warkentin.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Notre Dame Health Foundation, Box 190 Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba R0G 1M0 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Oscar Legault
It with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Oscar Legault at the Oakview Place on Monday November 3, 2003 at the age of 90 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 69 years, Florence (nee Prefontaine); 5 children: Raymond (Joan), Orval (Lorraine), Jeannette (Ladd) Shirtliffe, Elaine (Larry) Harder, and Florent; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn one daughter-in-law Sue; 2 sisters: Cecile Brown, Irene Rheault; 3 sisters-in-law: Cecile Legault, Ida Jarvis and Augustine Prefontaine and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one son Arcel in 1984, one daughter-in-law Marge Legault, 4 brothers: Albe, Antonin, Emilien and Joseph; and by 3 sisters: Elodie Allaire, Jeanne Girard and Marie Laramee.
Oscar farmed most of his life in the "Bois d'Travers." After retirement he enjoyed yard work, gardening, he raised pheasants, did woodworking and bee keeping. He especially enjoyed the company of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrement Church in Elie, Manitoba on Saturday November 8, 2003 at 2 p.m., Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30 with Father Albert Lafreniere officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Adam's Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Anthony Federchuk
Peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday October 27, 2003, Mr. Anthony Federchuk of Winnipeg, Manitoba passed away at the age of 61 years.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife Evelyn (nee Mineault), 4 children: Dolores (Andre) Gobin of St. Claude, Lorelei (Gilles) Buisson of Haywood, Michael Federchuk of Winnipeg, Mervin Federchuk of Winnipeg, 6 grandchildren: Breanna, Melissa, Bradley, Melanie, Brodie, and RaeAnn. He also leaves one sister Jean Bewsky (Steve) of Gimli and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
With respect for Anthony's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Haywood Roman Catholic Church on Saturday November 1, 2003 at 2 p.m., with Father Jean-Jacques Serçeau officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Joseph Deleurme
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Hospital on Monday October 27, 2003, Mr. Joseph Deleurme of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 91 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 69 years, Maria (née Robitaille), 7 children: Albert (Édith) Deleurme, Lucienne (Placide) Gobin, Hélène (Gabriel) Badiou, Arthur (Monique) Deleurme, Germaine (Guy) de Rocquigny, Irène Deleurme, Solange (Bernard) Balcaen, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn 2 sisters: Élise Robitaille and Yvonne Robitaille, 3 sisters-in-law: Marie Deleurme, Josephine Aminot and Auréa Robitaille and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by 3 grandchildren: Gilles Déquier, Gérald Gobin and Alain Deleurme and by one great grandchild Nicolas DeRuyver.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Saturday November 1, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Bernard Martel
It is with great sadness, that we the family, announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. With his family by his side Bernard Martel of Saint-Léon passed away at the age of 80 at the Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes Hospital, Sunday October 26, 2003.
Bernard laisse pour chérir sa mémoire son épouse Odile Martel (née Rondeau) après 57 ans de mariage; quatorze enfants: Paulette, Claude (Angie), Roselyne (Roger Duclos), Gilles (Monique), Francine (Peter Vande Graaf), Michel, Suzanne (Claude Rémillard), Eugène, Charles (Diane), Monique, Lucie (Serge Gascon), Carole (Bob Saelens), Marina (Gilles Chabbert), Denise; trente-six petits enfants; quatre arrière petits enfants, ses belles sœurs Cécile (feu Gabriel) Labossière, Analda (feu Antonin) Rondeau, Emma (feu René) Rondeau, et de nombreux neveux et nièces. Il est allé rejoindre sa mère Donalda (1944) et son père Pierre (1967), ses sœurs Denise (1912), Louise (1921), Flore (1967) et ses frères Charles (1922), Gustave (1992) et René (1995).
Bernard est né à Saint-Léon le 29 avril 1923, fils de Pierre Martel et Donalda Marion. Il demeura à la ferme jusqu'en 1990 lorsqu'il déménagea au village de Saint-Léon. Bernard aimait cultiver la ferme familiale et était impliqué jusqu'à ses derniers jours. Bernard avait un grand sens d'humour et aimait beaucoup taquiner les enfants et même les adultes. Il avait une relation très spéciale avec ses petits enfants. Bernard aimait se divertir au Casino et au billard, mais son passe-temps préféré était de jouer aux cartes - une bonne partie de 500!!
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, MB on Wednesday October 29, 2003 at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Saint-Léon Roman Catholic Church on Thursday October 30, 2003 at 2 p.m., with Father Célestin Malengu Mubaya presiding. Interment will be held in the Saint-Léon cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Lung Association, 629 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
Paul Rondeau
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father on October 19, 2003 at the Carman Memorial Hospital after a hard and courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was a faithful and loving husband to Diane for 25 years and a devoted and loving dad to Kristen. He has joined our daughter Loretta (1980).
At Paul's request, cremation has taken place and there shall be no funeral service. A private service will be held with his wife and daughter. Father Jean-Jacques Serçeau officiating.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
We love you and will truly miss you. Thank you so much for all the wonderful memories. May God care for you as you did for us.
Sr Georgette Pantel (Sr Marie Augustine)
Soeur du Sauveur
On October 10, 2003 at the Notre Dame Hospital, Sister Georgette Pantel, accompanied by her family and members of her religious congregation, surrendered her life to the Lord at he age of 76 years.
Outre sa famille religieuse, S Georgette laisse dans le deuil ses frères Henri et Odile, Georges et Frances, Auguste et Yvonne, deux belles soeurs Henriette et Jeanne ainsi que de nombreux neveux et nièces. L'ont précédés dans la mort, son père Jean Baptiste et sa mère Berthe, cinq frères, Germain, Maurice, Florent, Victor, Emilien, Charles et une soeur Marie-Ange ainsi que trois belles soeurs, Agnès, Julia et Étiennette.
Georgette Marie Simone Pantel est née à Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes le 27 septembre 1927. Elle fut baptisé le 1er octobre par le Père Antonio Champagne c.r.i.c.
Sister Georgette attended St Adélard school until 11 years of age. In 1939 when her parents left the farm to move in town she completed her education at the village school.
En 1944 Georgette entre chez les Chanoinesses Régulières des Cinq-Plaies et y fait profession en 1947. Son intérêt pour l'éducation de la jeunesse a été un facteur déterminant dans le choix de cette communauté enseignante.
Après avoir gradué de l'école normale en 1954 S Georgette se consacre à l'enseignement pendant environ 41 ans oeuvrant à St-Boniface, Haywood, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, St-Lupicin, Somerset et St-Léon. Environ dix de ces années furent de l'enseigment spécialisé. Vers la fin de sa carrière, elle consacre son temps à l'enseigement de la catéchèse à l'Institut Collégial Notre-Dame.
Tout en enseignant S Georgette a été très active dans la communauté paroissiale: action catholique, formation des enfants de choeur, chant chorale avec les jeunes et adultes, a été membre de nombreux comités oeuvrant dans la paroisse.
Since her retirement in 1992 Sister Georgette served until recently, as pastoral care worker visiting and distributing communion to the sick. As a result, she often presided the prayers at the funeral chapel for the same persons she accompanied in their illness.
Prayers for Sister Georgette will be at Adam's Funeral Home on Monday October 13, at 7:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Eucharist will be celebrated by Father Alphonse Bongo on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery.
The Sisters of the Saviour and her family express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the doctors, nurses and personnel of the Notre Dame Hospital, and the devoted personnel of Maison Notre Dame, and to the palliative care workers who were so compasionate with Sister Georgette in her time of need.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Sister Georgette's memory to the Notre Dame Health Care Centre or to a charity of one's choice.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
