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DONNIE JOSEPH PAUL DESROCHERS

Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2013

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DONNIE JOSEPH PAUL DESROCHERS Peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer, Donnie Desrochers passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends on January 24, 2013. Donnie leaves to cherish his memory his wife Paulette; sons Martin (Valerie), Shawn (Maggie); grandchildren Noah (Noah's Mom, Sheena), Taylor, Summer and Cody; sister Bernice (Phil); nephews Daniel and Michaël; nieces Kayla, Melissa and Cara (Kevin); in-laws Rose, Janine (Gerald), Nicole (Garry), Ubald and Charles. His puppy girl "Keela" will miss her grandpa who loved her so much. Donnie was born on August 12, 1949 in Swan Lake, Manitoba and resided in Winnipeg for most of his life. He was a proud and loving Grandpa. Family was his first priority. We will be forever grateful for the sacrifices he always made for us. Donnie loved fishing and hockey. His Montreal Canadiens were the team he cheered for. Donnie was an owner/operator for Direct Express for over 30 years. A special thank you to the Direct Express Team; all the wonderful people and customers who were there to stand beside him and see the sun on the dark days. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made to Victoria's Quilts Canada (Quilts are made to comfort people with cancer). The family would like to express their gratitude to all doctors, nurses and staff with CancerCare Manitoba. Special thanks to Dr. Marc Frechette, Dr. Tony Battad and the palliative care staff at St. Boniface Hospital for their wonderful care and support given to Donnie. We are grateful to family and friends who were there for support. You can pay your last respects at 1:30 p.m. followed by The Celebration of Life for Donnie at Green Acres on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Fred Olds officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jan 30, 2013

DONNIE JOSEPH PAUL DESROCHERS It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, and friend Donnie Desrochers, in Winnipeg, MB, on Thursday, January 24, 2013. With his family by his side, Dad peacefully left us at the age of 63 years. A long obituary will follow on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Jan 28, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2013

Condolences & Memories (29 entries)

  • He was my dad and always there for his family. he would do anything for anybody no matter what. i miss you so much dad wish you were here still .you were taken from us way too early but you're not in pain anymore .you fought hard for all of us. Taylor, Summer, Cody ask about you. they see your picture and they kiss you. Dad I miss you so much, love you lots and forever. your proud son Martin - Posted by: martin deseochers (son) on: Nov 04, 2013

  • I was privileged to have known Don thru his deliveries to us from New Flyer. We jokingly called him "bad news Don" because he always brought us reject parts from there. I will miss his smile and his stories. He always brought cheer into the office with him. - Posted by: Alix McLachlan (Business associate) on: Feb 05, 2013

  • I am so sorry for your loss Paulette. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Christine () on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Adele, so sorry to you and your family for your loss. - Posted by: Juliette & Robert Mucha (Friends to Adele Levreault, Donnie's godchild) on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Paulette and family,so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Don will be missed. rest in peace. - Posted by: Brigitte Baker (friend) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • Paulette, will be thinking about you today. So sorry about your loss. Donnie was such fun, he will be missed. - Posted by: Wilma L Derksen (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • My deepest condolences to Paulette and family in this sad time. Donnie was always helpful and cheerful and had a joke to say, we will all miss him and the neighborhood will never be the same Doris and Misty - Posted by: doris (neighbor) on: Feb 01, 2013

  • Paulette and family, Condolences on your loss. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow, may loving memories bring you peace and comfort. .... Gail - Posted by: Gail Petrov (Friend) on: Feb 01, 2013

  • Love and hugs to you Paulette, and to your family, so sorry for your loss. I am hoping you can find comfort in the love and support of your family and friends. - Posted by: Elizabeth Feere (friend) on: Jan 31, 2013

  • Played hockey with Donnie a good guy terrific competitor. Last time we saw Donnie at Maxims with that infectious smile I asked if he was stocking me. Had to tell him I was only joking. Always ready for a quick smile and a good laugh. Paulette our most sincere regrets on the loss of a loving and caring husband. - Posted by: lionel & sherry bjornson (friend) on: Jan 31, 2013

  • Nos sincères condoléances, Paulette. Que de belles heures nous avons passées ensemble au hockey et entre amis. Nous pensons à toi durant ces moments difficiles. - Posted by: Léo et Diane Fontaine ((amis)) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Paulette & Family - Our condolences go out to you and your family. Donnie had an amazing personality, an infectious laugh, a heart of gold, and a smile larger than life itself. He had the ability to make a miserable day turn into a beautiful day. Always putting everyone's needs above his own. His children and grandchildren were the love of his life. We have all at one time or another been at the end of one of his practical jokes which we will all miss terribly. He may not be with us here on earth today but we will always feel his presence...he will never be forgotten. - Posted by: Paulette McIntyre (Cousin) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Our many prayers and HUGS are with you Paulette. No more pain for Donnie..Just try to remember all the good memories and the great laughs that we have had because of Donnie. St. Peter wil probably get him to drive the Heaven Mobile... - Posted by: Rene & Elsie Hacault (Cousins) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Our sincerest condolences to you Bernice & Phil and your family, Donnie will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. - Posted by: Paul & Marlene Beaulieu (cousin to Donnie) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Paulette and family. I know no words can take the pain you are all feeling. My prayers are with you Juliette - Posted by: Juliette (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Sincerest sympathies to you Paulette and your family..I will always remember Donnie, he always made me laugh, always a happy go lucky kind of guy....you are all in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Paul & Marlene Beaulieu (cousin to Donnie) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Paulette, sorry about your loss I am sure you, your family & friends will miss him in the evening around your camp fire in front of your house. His dog will miss him also as they were always together in their daily walk. I believe that hockey is also played on the other side... - Posted by: Henri Labelle (neighbour around the corner) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PAULETTE & FAMILY PLAYED HOCKEY WITH DONNIE ON THE ARCHWOOD TEAM. YOU WILL BE MISSED. - Posted by: LARRY GOULD (FRIEND) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Suzanne and Ray Dueck (Former Nieghbours and our sons (Shawn and Trevor ) played hockey together) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Paulette and family, we are deeply sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Maxine and Randy Hopkins () on: Jan 30, 2013

  • I have known Donnie for 2 years now, everyday we communicate as he was my contact to move shipment to and from New Flyer. Donnie is the most gentle and hardworking person I have dealt with at Direct. He will be missed. Rest in peace Donnie, no more pains and no more sorrow. - Posted by: Aida Champagne (Friend) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Sorry for your loss Paulette + family - Posted by: Steven Monica & Matteo Stroppa () on: Jan 30, 2013

  • My deepest condolences Paulette, Noah and family. - Posted by: Glynnis Murdock (friend) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • TO: PAULETTE AND FAMILY DONNIE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY MANY. SENDING PRAYERS YOUR WAY DURING THIS SAD TIME. MAY THE HAPPY MEMORIES KEEP YOU STRONG. LOVE THE BUCHER FAMILY - Posted by: SIMONE BUCHER (COUSIN) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Paulette & family we are sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you. Donnie was a wonderful man, always smiling and of course always joking. Take care. - Posted by: Claudette & Denise (friends ) on: Jan 30, 2013

  • Will always remember the good times watching the boys (Martin & John Jr & Kurt) play hockey together, Donnie & John Sr. were coaching way back then. And of course Donnie & John Sr. playing defense for Archwood Flames Oldtimers. Lots of fun and laughter there too. Donnie will be missed especially for his smile and wonderful sense of humor. God Bless you all and please take some comfort in knowing that you and all your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. - Posted by: Anna Doyle (acqaintance) on: Jan 29, 2013

  • Paulette, Nos sinceres condoleances; nous prions pour toi et ta famille en ce temps tres difficile. Don etait un bon ami et coequipier avec Avalanche de Archwood pendant plusieurs annees. - Posted by: Francois et Carmen Tetrault (amis) on: Jan 29, 2013

  • To Paulette, Adele, Denise, Denise & family, So sorry about your loss. - Posted by: Louise Boulet (Cousin) on: Jan 29, 2013

  • Paulette, we are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Irma and Ernie Doornink (acqaintances) on: Jan 28, 2013

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