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GEORGETTE ADELE MAJOR
Born: Dec 23, 1925
Date of Passing: May 29, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGETTE ADELE MAJOR (nee RICHARD) Our dear Georgette passed on the afternoon of May 29, 2015, at the age of 89 and one half years old. She is reunited with her husband Stanley (Stan) Major, who preceded her accidentally on July 3, 1982. Georgette was born in St. Genevieve, Manitoba on December 23, 1925, and was baptised on the feast day of St. Genevieve. She was given the name Georgette Adele Richard. After finishing high school, Georgette went to "Normal School," which today is the equivalent of a B.A. degree in teaching. She started to teach in a "one-room" school house of about 30 children in attendance. One day she was at Moyer's school supply obtaining supplies, and met her future sister-in-law Wilda. (This was the same day Stan was badly wounded overseas fighting in the Second World War, and the same day that Stan and Wilda's father died.) Wilda asked for suggestions of books for teaching a young girl in grade seven to eight, and then asked Georgette if she knew of anyone that was available to teach a young girl living in the north, near Herb Lake Landing. In the meantime, Georgette continued to teach at the school house until she was struck by appendicitis. She then put in her resignation. And when she was recovered, she decided to go up North to teach the young Claire, Wilda's daughter. And the rest they say is history. It was in Herb Lake Town that she met Stan. He had just returned after having spent 30 months on the front lines in the Second World War, serving in the North African, Sicily, and Italy campaigns under General Montgomery. Georgette and Stan quickly fell in love and she took on the Major name when they were married at St. Boniface Cathedral on June 29, 1946. After their honeymoon in Ontario, they returned back to Northern Manitoba and built a cabin near Grassy River Falls in the Snow Lake area. There Georgette and Stan successfully operated a sawmill and the lumber was used to build many of the homes in the area. They then moved into Snow Lake in 1954 and started a bulk gasoline and diesel fuel dealership for BA Oil (now under Petro Canada's ownership). They raised six children: Adele, Henri, John, Yvonne, Denise and Ronnie (adopted). In 1969, Stan, Georgette and family cleared, built and established a business at Ponton, MB. It included a gas station, service shop, restaurant and motel. Finally retiring in St. Norbert, Stan built the family home on the bank of the Red River, before he passed on in a boating accident in 1982. Georgette was always a generous person, continuing to teach Catechism long past her retirement years, and giving her time and talent to the church. A great cook, the table was over-flowing with many a wonderful dish of food, including her renowned buns and pies. Her health gradually started to decline and eventually she had to sell the house and move to an apartment at Holy Family Haven. The day after the move, her eldest son Henri died suddenly of a heart attack while hunting. Her life was filled with many a tragedy but by her faith and her strength, she was able to overcome all the trials. She first began to feel the symptoms of her sickness with cancer this past November, on returning from visiting her last living sibling, her brother Michel. He too was afflicted with terminal cancer, passing away in March. Georgette and Michel and their families were very close in friendship and love. Georgette was predeceased by her mother, father, brothers and sisters (Henri in the Second World War, Gilbert, Margaret, Robert, Therese and Michel). She was also predeceased by her son Henri and her granddaughter Jenny-Rae. She is survived by her children, Adele, Anita (Henri's wife), John (spouse Shelley), Yvonne, Denise and Ronnie, and also dearly loved by her 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Georgette Major's funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church at 1001 Grant Ave. (corner of Harrow), Winnipeg, MB, with Rosary to be said at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. Norbert Cemetery. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2015
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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So sorry to hear this She was a wonderful person I can still remember the visits when I was very young in Snow Lake My Father Bill Kerr and Stanley were good friends. She will be sadly missed - Posted by: Ronald Kerr (Fellow Snow Laker) on: Jun 06, 2015
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Its with sadness that I acknowledge the loss of Georgette Major, someone who has been to me a kind, consider and loving person. I am sad that we, (Grace and I) will not be able to attend the service tomorrow and now offer my condolences to a family that I consider to be a good one and all to me and mine. Aunt Georgette's passing was a long and arduous process, that must have been a struggle for all, but now she is with her Stan, and all her family that have gone before to be with Christ. My fondest memory is the enjoyment of fresh baked buns, which I would devour with glee. In fact our last time we visited, I left with a dozen, that did not make it all the way home to Calgary. - Posted by: Roger Nelson (Nephew) on: Jun 03, 2015
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Our sincere condolences to everyone in the Major family in your loss. - Posted by: Larry & Darlene Henry & family (Distant in-laws) on: Jun 03, 2015
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Georgette was a charter member of the Catholic Women's League in Snow Lake in 1955.She was the very first secretary of Our Lady of the Snows CWL council in Snow Lake. We remain active to this day with membership of 14. It is thanks to her efforts and dedication 60 years ago that we are carrying on the work for God and Canada today. - Posted by: Ella Nogier (Smow Lake resident and Catholic Women's League member) on: Jun 03, 2015
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Rest In Peace - Posted by: Sheri Mercer, nee Rivalin (My father, Emile Rivalin, and Georgette were cousins) on: Jun 03, 2015
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"Our loved ones are not separated from us, only invisible to us." -Saint Pope John XXIII Mrs. Major will always be remembered as a loving and special person who was gifted with great faith and trust in Jesus Christ and love for His mother, Mary. She and her husband bore much fruit during their lifetimes, especially in the family that grew out of their love. May you all be greatly comforted at this time, believing in God's promise of Eternal Life and knowing that you are in the hearts and prayers of many. "Au Revoir, Georgette" - Posted by: Marianna Bruneau () on: Jun 03, 2015
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Aunt Georgette was gentle and kind. I will forever be grateful for the time I was able to spend with her at Folly Beach, SC in November 2014. Thoughts and prayers for my family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Rebeka Troutman (great niece (Henri John Richard's (her nephew) Michel Richard's son) step-daughter)) on: Jun 02, 2015
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I remember as a teen how much she loved Jesus. She would pray the most sincere prayers for her family and friends. I had the privilege as a teen to kneel around a coffee table, praying for the sick, the poor, friends and family with this amazing lady. She was an inspiration. Hugs to family...especially Yvonne and kids! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ - Posted by: Deb McNabb (Friend) on: Jun 02, 2015
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Georgette was a great lady and a wonderful sister-in-law ,sister, auntie. we will miss her gentle way ,courage, and her faith in God. It gave me the courage, and, also, all our family as well! God Bless all of the Major family! With Love, The Richard family. - Posted by: marien richard (sister-in-law) on: Jun 02, 2015
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Sincere sympathy to the family. Wish I could be at the service but I have a commitment Thursday morning, remember her well from our Snow Lake days - Posted by: Margie Harris (Spillett) (Family friend) on: Jun 02, 2015
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I will miss spending time with you and all your delicious apple pies. With love, Brian. - Posted by: Brian Erickson (grandson) on: Jun 02, 2015
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I will miss spending time with you and all your delicious apple pies. With love, Brian - Posted by: Brian Erickson (Grandson) on: Jun 02, 2015
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Will miss her cooking Apple Pies - Posted by: Brian Erickson (Grandson ) on: Jun 02, 2015
