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GILBERT LAFRENIERE
Born: Jun 08, 1927
Date of Passing: Dec 28, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGILBERT LAFRENIERE June 8, 1927 - December 28, 2011 Peacefully, with family by his side, at the Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, Gilbert Lafrenière of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 84 years. He was predeceased by his sons Michael (1998) and Denis (2010); his parents Alexandre and Alice (nee Labossière); his siblings Fabiola Grafton, Roland (Claire), Adrien (Rose), Eva (Charles) Cook, Robert, Louis (Patsy) and Ted (Yvette), and his brothers-in-law Thomas Rheault and Raymond Rheault. Gilbert leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 63 years, Evelyne (nee Rheault), son Richard (Karen), daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandchildren Lynette (Gregory) Buchanan, Daniel (Alexandra), Lee and Kyle and great-grandsons Alasdair and Murdoch Buchanan. He also leaves to mourn his sisters Lea King and Jeannette Rheault, brother-in-law Thomas Grafton, sisters-in-law Simone Lafrenière and Margaret Rheault as well as many nieces and nephews. Lifelong resident of Somerset, Manitoba, Gilbert worked at the family garage until he decided to become a barber. Known as Uncle Ginn to many, he owned and operated the Barber Shop/ Pool Hall in Somerset for many years. Gilbert was actively involved in the community as a volunteer fireman, a town counsellor, a Knights of Columbus and in the Alcoholics Anonymous organization. He loved bingo, playing a good game of cards, especially cribbage, and enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and trips to the casinos. Family get-togethers were very important to Gilbert. He was a proud pepère and grandpepère. His legacy will continue. Thank you to the staff at the Lorne Memorial Hospital, Portage District General Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre for the care and compassion given to Gilbert and his family. Viewing and rosary will be held at 12:30 p.m. with service to follow at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31 at the Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité Roman Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba. The service will be presided by Père Armand LeGal, OMI. Interment to follow at the Somerset Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gilbert's name to the Lorne Memorial Hospital Health Foundation, P.O. Box 40, Swan Lake, Manitoba R0G 2S0. Condolences may be sent to www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca Desjardins 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2011
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Chère tante Evelyne, Richard et famille. Mes plus sincères condoléances. Je suis désolé de n'avoir pu assister aux funérailles de mon cher oncle Gilbert puisque j'étais à l'extérieur du pays. Sachez cependant que vous étiez dans mes pensées. Puisse la perspective de le savoir heureux dans un monde meilleur vous apporte un peu de réconfort. Sincèrement, Roger Lafrenière - Posted by: Roger Lafrenière (Neveu) on: Jan 10, 2012
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A friend recently told me how kind Uncle Ginn was and how he always gave him a free Coke at the pool hall. My memories of Uncle Ginn are the kindest eyes and smile he had. He always made a person feel special. My sympathy to the whole family. May your memories bring you comfort. - Posted by: Melanie Berard (Great-niece) on: Dec 30, 2011
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Our deepest sympathy to Evelyne & family. - Posted by: Bob & Annette Chevalier (friend) on: Dec 30, 2011
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To Evelyne and family. Our deepest sympathy. He was a really neat man, loved to make you laugh. Ruth - Posted by: Ruth & Ken Werbecki (cousin) on: Dec 30, 2011
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We would like to express our heart felt sympathy to the entire family. He will be remembered with fondness as we always enjoyed his sense of humour and kind nature. - Posted by: Janet and Ed Rondeau (Friends ) on: Dec 29, 2011
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May there be a lot of card players up there and slot machines. You deserve a rest and sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Mariette Messner-Fortier (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
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Evelyne and family Our deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Ellie & Camille VanDeSpiegle (family) on: Dec 29, 2011
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To Lynette and Lorraine and Daniel and Family. My mom and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much Love Doris and Micheline Fay - Posted by: Micheline (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2011
