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Mary Isabel Armitage
Passed away February 21, 2005 at the Pembina-Manitou Health Centre at the age of 102 years.
Mary was born March 12, 1902 in the New Haven district. She lived in Altamont for most of her life, where she taught school for thirty-seven of her forty-one teaching years.
Mary is survived by her niece's, Betty Last of Winnipeg, Elsa Armitage of Vancouver B.C., her nephew Ken Armitage of 100 Mile House B.C. and "Special" great-niece Jackie Lamontagne of Somerset. Also numerous other relatives and many, many friends in Altamont and all over the world.
We will come together on Saturday February 26 at 2 p.m. in the Altamont Community Centre to say farewell to our teacher, dear friend, Aunt and Great Aunt.
A special thank you to the staff at the Pembina-Manitou Health Centre who were so very kind to Mary
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Léo Fortier
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather on Wednesday January 26, 2005 at the age of 97 years.
Leo was predeceased by his wife Jeanne (nee Goedert) in 1994; son Alfred in 2002; infant daughters Diane and Edith; and by 11 brothers and 3 sisters.
He will be lovingly missed by three children: Lucille (Greg) Gaudet, Paulette (Ben) Gaudet and Denis (Denise) Fortier; one daughter-in-law Mariette Fortier; 18 grandchildren: Glenn (Elaine), Michelle (Alain), Kevin, Eric (Anna), Martin (Manon), Jacqueline, Mark, Edward ( Chantal), Kimberley (Tracy), Danielle (Chad), Bernadette (Curtis), Celeste (Dallas), Jocelyne (Kyle), Stephanie (Kyle), Christopher, Samantha, Jessica and Nicholas; 16 great-grandchildren: Emily, Thomas, Stephane, Bréelle, Justin, Patrick, Eric, Valérie, Christine, Jérémie, Luis, Colby, James, Sera, Brooke and Amy; 3 sisters-in-law Desiree Fortier, Rose Desrochers (Elton Cornock) and Mary Ballegeer; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Leo was born in St. Leon, Manitoba on March 16, 1907. He was the 13th child of a family of 15 children raised by his parents Aime and Exirille Fortier. In 1938, he married Jeanne Goedert and together raised six children. He farmed until 1960, then moved to Somerset and worked for the R.M. of Lorne until 1972 when he retired. Leo enjoyed his fruit trees and gardening, he loved playing cards, watching the Canadiens on TV, car rides and visiting. Pepère's love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was never ending.
The family would like to thank the Homecare staff and the staff of the Notre Dame Foyer, for all their care and attention given to Dad.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Saturday January 29, 2005 at 7 p.m. with Sister Helene Poiron officiating.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame de La Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Saturday February 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Célestin Malengu Mubaya and Father Gerald Labossiere officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Maurice Boisvert Sr
(1917 - 2005)
Paisiblement dans son sommeil à l'hôpital de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, est décédé Maurice Boisvert le 7 février à l'âge de 87 ans.
Maurice est né le 6 mars 1917 dans la maison de ses parents au sud de Cardinal. Il était le 7e enfant d'une famille de 8. Ses parents Joseph Boisvert et Éva Gareau l'ont précédé dans la tombe lorsqu'il était encore très jeune ainsi que 2 frères et 4 sœurs: S. Bertha (Sœur Marie-Archangela), Éméla LaFrance, Adélard et Yvonne décédés en bas âge, S. Yvonne et Adrien.
En 1939 il a épousé sa bien-aimée Lucie Pantel qu'il laisse dans le deuil après 65 ans de mariage. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil dix enfants : Normand (Léonie), Lorraine, Joseph (Catherine), Roland (Yvette), Aurèle (Rachel), Estelle, Marcel (Linda), Ronald (Anita), Maurice (Rita) et Roseline (Charles). Les 17 petits-enfants manqueront beaucoup leur grand-père : Alain (Louise), Ray-Allen (Chantelle), Denise (William), Samuel, Richard, Joelle (Michael), Christine (David), Stéphane, Pascal, Jonathan, Dominique, Noël, Jacqueline, Josée, Daniel, Claude et Nicole en plus de 10 arrière-petits-enfants. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil sa sœur Irène Leece, et ses quatre belles-sœurs: Angèle Brundige, Jeanne Fouasse, Marie Comte et Suzanne Comte et ainsi que de nombreux neveux et nièces.
Maurice a passé presque toute sa vie à Lourdes sur la ferme paternelle. Le métier de fermier qu'il a exécuté avec beaucoup passion et d'ardeur, lui a apporté beaucoup de satisfaction. Faire les foins et les battages avec les voisins lui étaient très chers. Il avait un profond attachement à sa communauté de Lourdes et il était davantage reconnaissant pour le support reçu lorsque sa santé a commence à l'affaiblir. Il nous rappelait souvent les bons soins reçus à domicile et l'attention particulière qu'il recevait des médecins et de tout le personnel de l'hôpital.
La famille remercie le Grand Maître, qui lui a accordé 22 années de santé de plus après qu'un diagnostique avait indiqué qu'il avait un cancer terminal en 1983.
On se souviendra toujours de son bon sens d'humour qu'il garda jusqu'à la fin ainsi que de sa grande générosité à l'égard de toute sa famille.
Adieu mon cher époux, papa, grand-père.
Ton talent de raconteur, ta bonne humeur,
ta compréhension et ton support,
seront gravés pour toujours en notre coeur.
Les funérailles auront lieu à 14 h le samedi 12 février en l'église de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, précédées par les prières à 13h30. Aussi il y aura des prières le vendredi 11 février à 19h30 au Salon funéraire Adam.
Au lieu de fleurs, vous pouvez faire un don à Francofonds Inc.,a/s Fonds communautaire du Coin Amitié (déficients mentaux), 215-340, boulevard Provencher, Saint-Boniface (Manitoba) R2H 0G7.
La direction des funérailles a été confiée au Salon funéraire Adam de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes - (204) 248-2201 ou www.afh.ca
Peacefully in his sleep at the hospital in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Maurice Boisvert passed away on February 7 at the age of 87 years.
Maurice was born on March 6, 1917 in the house of his parents South of Cardinal. He was the 7th child of a family of 8. His parents, Joseph Boisvert and Éva Gareau predeceased him when he was still very young as well as 2 brothers and 6 sisters: Sr. Bertha (Sister Marie-Archangela), Éméla LaFrance, Adélard and Yvonne at a young age, Sister Yvonne and Adrien.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Lucie Pantel. He also leaves behind 10 children: Normand (Léonie), Lorraine, Joseph (Catherine), Roland (Yvette), Aurèle (Rachel), Estelle, Marcel (Linda), Ronald (Anita), Maurice (Rita) and Roseline (Charles). His 17 grandchildren will miss him greatly: Alain (Louise), Ray-Allen (Chantelle), Denise (William), Samuel, Richard, Joelle (Michael), Christine (David), Stéphane, Pascal, Jonathan, Dominque, Noël, Jacqueline, Josée, Daniel, Claude and Nicole as well as 10 great-grandchildren. He also leaves in mourning his sister Irène Leece and four sisters-in-law: Angèle Brundige, Jeanne Fouasse, Marie Comte and Suzanne Comte and also many nephews and nieces.
Maurice spent most of his life in Lourdes on the family farm. Farming which he performed with great passion and zeal brought him great personnel satisfaction. Haymaking and harvesting with his neighbors were very important times for him. He had a profound attachment to his community of Lourdes and was very grateful for the support he received when his health started to fail. He often reminded us about the good home care he was receiving and the meticulous attention he received from the doctors and the staff of the hospital.
The family is thankful to our Lord, who gave him 22 more healthy years after having being diagnosed with a terminal cancer in 1983.
We will always remember his good sense of humour which he kept until the very end and also his great generosity towards his family.
Farewell, my dear husband, dad, grandpa.
Your talent as a storyteller, your good sense of humour,
your understanding and your support
will be engraved in our hearts forever.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday February 12, in the Parish Church of Notre Dame de Lourdes preceded by prayers at 1:30 p.m. Also there will be prayers on Friday February 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Adam's Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Maurice to: Francofonds Inc. c/o Fonds communautaire du Coin Amitié (for the mentally handicapped), 215-340, Provencher Boulevard, St. Boniface, MB R2H 0G7.
Adam's Funeral Home, Notre Dame de Lourdes, in care of arrangements (204) 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326
Louis Chaperon
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Hospital on Friday February 4, 2005, Mr. Louis Chaperon of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 83 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing 2 children: Auguste Chaperon of St. Claude, Jeanne Collet (Norbert) of Notre Dame de Lourdes; 3 grandchildren: Guy, Christian and Julie. He also leaves to cherish his memory, one sister Angèle Joyal and numerous inlaws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by wife Marie Chaperon (nee Fouasse) in 2003; one son Gilles in 1959; 2 brothers Charles and Albert and by one sister Thérèse.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Wednesday February 9, 2005 at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Thursday February 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Sister Marie Francine Abgrall
Soeur du Sauveur
1915-2005
On Saturday January 22, 2005, Sister Francine passed away peacefully at Taché Center where she had been a resident for 2½ years.
Soeur Francine laisse dans le deuil les membres de sa congrégation religieuse, les Soeurs du Sauveur, un frère Yves et sa femme Mary et de nombreux neveux et nièces.
During her life Sister had grieved the loss of her parents Yves and Marie Jeanne Rannou both born in France, her brother Louis, a baby brother Hervé and Hervé her 19 years old brother who died as a soldier in Hong Kong. Three sisters Francine(Bard), Gabrielle (Rémillard), Yvonne(Tétreault) also preceeded her to the Lord.
Soeur Marie Francine est née à St-Laurent le 3 novembre 1915 et a consacré sa vie au Seigneur le 20 août 1937. Elle s'est donnée généreusement au service de sa communauté et de l'Église en mettant en valeur ses nombreux talents de cuisinière, de jardinière, d'artiste et de musicienne. Son amour de la nature, du grand air, des grands lacs, réveillait chez elle l'admiration des merveilles de son Créateur.
In her years of retirement she has given herself totally to hours of prayer and meditation. Her heart was full of love for the prayerful people she met in charismatic prayer groups. The time she spent in listening to people in pain, in praying with sick people, in helping people search their way to God, were her beloved, and time with them was so precious.
Prayers for Sister Francine will be on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel 233-4949.
A funeral mass to celebrate Sister's life will be at l'église Précieux-Sang, 200 Kenny Street, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with Father Isaïe Blanchette o.m.i. presiding.
Interment will take place on Thursday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. in Notre Dame de Lourdes. Prayers will be recited at the church with Father Alphonse Bongo, the sisters, family and friends before the burial in the Parish Cemetery, where, with sadness and love we will part with Sister till we meet again in her resurrected life.
Merci très sincère à tout le personnel du Centre Taché pour le dévouement et la bonté exprimés envers Soeur Francine durant son séjour comme résidente. Que Dieu daigne vous le rendre.
Le salon funéraire Adam de Notre-de-Lourdes responsable des arrangements funèbres.
Ubald Benoit Morissette
Peacefully at the St. Claude Pavilion on Wednesday January 12, 2005, Mr. Ubald Morissette of Fannystelle, Manitoba passed away at the age of 80 years.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Therese (nee Godin); 6 children: Vic (Robin), Aurel (Penny), Diane (Gary), Lionel (Mavis), Doris (Gerry) and Yvon (Kelly); 12 grandchildren: Chris (Kristen), Jason (Amanda), Michael, Ken (Sara), Denny, Daniel, Colette (Mike), Michelle, Glen, Clinton, Raymond and Elizabeth; and 7 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn one sister Yvonne Senecal; one sister-in-law Alma Morissette; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Amedee and Albertine (nee Coulombe); 4 brothers: Armand (Elise), Oscar, Henri (Annette) and Benoit; 3 sisters: Anna (Armand Charbonneau), Cecile (Jean Bernard) and Alice (Louis Menard); and by one brother-in-law Richard Senecal.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Fannystelle on Saturday January 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father John McKenzie officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date at the Fannystelle Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Fannystelle or to the St. Claude Pavilion.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Marie Tichit (nee Julien)
1911-2005
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Tuesday January 11, 2005, Mrs. Marie Tichit of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 93 years.
She leaves to mourn her passing 2 sons: Denis Tichit and Laurie (Vicky Velle) Tichit of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba; 3 grandchildren: Lynne Tichit Lodge (Kelly), Roger Tichit (Jennifer) and Marcel Tichit (Danielle); 3 great-grandchildren: Quinten Lodge, Reiden Tichit and Tristen Tichit. She also leaves one sister-in-law Marie (Tichit) Spurlock of St. Catherine, Ont; one brother-in-law Dick Peel of Vancouver, B.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.
She was predeceased by he husband Henri Tichit in 1957; her parents Marius Julien and Anna (nee Hébrard); 3 brothers: Jean-Baptiste Julien (Marie Hébrard), Emile Julien, and Prévat Julien; 5 sisters: Virginie (Henri Le Comte), Louise Julien, Augustine (Ernest Deurbrouck), Antoinette (Dick Peel) and Hélène (Paul Chammartin); 2 sisters-in-law and 4 brothers-in-law: Céline Tichit (Joseph LePodère), Églantine Tichit (Alphonse Guigueno), Gérard Lagimodière and Harold Spurlock.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Thursday January 13, 2005 at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Friday January 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Notre Dame Foyer.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Pierre Mabon
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Friday January 7, 2005, Mr. Pierre Mabon of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 86 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing 3 brothers: André (Julie) of St. Leon, Jean (Alice) of Notre Dame, Dr. George (Jeanne) of Somerset; one sister-in-law Juliette Mabon; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Julien and Jeanne (nee Faiziant) and by one brother Marcel in 1999.
Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Sunday January 9, 2005 at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Monday January 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Centre de Santé, Box 190, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Marcel Encontre
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Friday December 31, 2004, Mr. Marcel Encontre of St. Lupicin, Manitoba passed away at the age of 85 years.
He leaves to mourn his passing 3 sisters: Augustine Encontre of Notre Dame, Berthe Baron of Langley, B.C. and Blandine (Carlo) D'Angiolo of Winnipeg; 2 brothers: François (Gertrude) Encontre of St. Pierre and Martial Encontre of Notre Dame; 2 brothers-in-law Médard Rossier of Notre Dame and Gianni Favaro of Winnipeg; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Azarie and Marie (nee Rousset); 5 sisters: Genevieve Rossier, Gertrude Favaro, Jeannette Encontre, Léa and Anna; and by 4 brothers: Cyprien, Jean-Baptiste, Joseph and Bart.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday January 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. with Father Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the St. Lupicin Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lourdéon Wellness Centre, 51 Rodgers St, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
Novia Grenier (née Moreau)
Peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 24, 2006, Mrs. Novia Grenier of St. Leon, Manitoba passed away at the age of 86 years.
She leaves to mourn her passing six sons: Alexandre (Irène), Gérald (Jeanne), Marcel, Ronald, Émile (Monique) and Guy (Lise); three daughters: Anita (Hubert) Desrochers, Jacqueline Grenier and Nicole (Mark) Lebeau; one daughter-in-law Agnes VanDamme; 16 grandchildren: Diane (Murray), Yvette (Richard), Denise (Derek), Gilbert (Rhonda), Daniel (Kelly), Doris (Mike), Stéphane (Julie), Michelle, Mariette (Marty), Lisa (Ken), Ginette (Craig), Nicole (Ken), Robert (Michelle), Guylaine (Hubert), Manon (Martin) and Rhéanne; 22 great-grandchildren: Andrea (Matthew), Trevor (Lisa), Kristen, Dylan, Shelby, Katrina, Cody, Kayla, Justin, Jennifer, Julia, Bruce, Claire, Carlee, Ashley, Daira, Logan, Jayden, Taylor, Emma, Léa, Darrian, Patrick, Dominique, Chantal and Marc. Novia also leaves to mourn her passing four sisters-in-law: Denise Moreau, Mary Moreau, Marthe Grenier and Claire Grenier; one brother-in-law Victor Grenier; and one aunt Ludivine Lemieux.
She was predeceased by her husband Lucien in 2005; one daughter Norma in 1944; one son Denis in 1975; two granddaughters: Estelle in 1980 and Brigitte in 1990; one great-grandson Riley in 1997; her parents Alexandre Moreau and Yvonne (née Labossière); and by her in-laws: Félix Grenier and Marie-Louise (née Caillé)
Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Leon Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 10:30, preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 10 a.m. with Father Gabriel Levesque officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, B-170 Hargrave St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 3H4.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.
