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GILLES HECTOR VALCOURT
Born: Jan 04, 1917
Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGILLES HECTOR VALCOURT January 4, 1917 - November 28, 2015 Suddenly and peacefully Dad passed away on November 28, 2015 at age 98. He was predeceased by his first wife Marie and grandchildren Tara, Zane and James. Gilles is survived by their eight children, Robert (wife Diane and children Byron, Rod, Chris), Larry (wife Bernice and children Geoffrey, Louise, Gregory, Jennifer, Jeremy), Claude (wife Marlene and son Michael), Corinne (husband John and children Clayton, Raylene, Karla), Richard (wife Carol and daughters Renee and Kim), Valerie (husband Ray and children Noel, Daniel, Rachelle and Joseph), Edward (wife Ricki and children Lindsey, Matt and Lexi), June (children Clarissa and Christian), and many, many great-grandchildren. Dad leaves to mourn his loving wife Alice, with whom he shared these last 38 years, and her children, Guy (wife Julie), Claude (wife Lynn and daughters Renee (husband Derek and son Felix) and Josette (husband Danny), and Paulette (husband Stuart). Dad was born in St. Jean Baptiste, Manitoba on January 4, 1917, and grew up in parts of Saskatchewan. In his teens he served in the Lord Strathcona Horse in Winnipeg, then worked for North Star Oil. In 1940 he enlisted in the RCAF. In 1945 he started his career driving street cars, followed by trolley buses, and then finished as a supervisor with Winnipeg Transit. He retired after 38 years of service at age 65. In retirement he enjoyed many years travelling to the southern US and through Mexico with his wife Alice. Dad lived an exciting life. He will be dearly missed by Alice, with whom he made so many great memories. In his last few years he enjoyed following curling, playing cards, and visiting with family and friends. Dad, we will cherish all the wonderful memories and we thank God for keeping you in sound mind and body until He called you home. You lived a good life and kept the faith, and we know the Lord will welcome you home to eternal joy. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernadette Parish Church, 820 Cottonwood Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Friday, December 4 at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Gilles' five sons and grandson Christian. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Gilles memory to the charity of your choosing. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I just now saw the obit on Uncle Fat (name I knew him when a child) and felt sad emotions. He ws always kind to my mother and understood her difficulties with my Dad. He was a gentle and full of humour and life and the only Valcourt Uncle I knew. I'm glad he had a good life and that he had so many children and grandchildren to love. - Posted by: marilyn alexander nee valcourt (niece) on: Jun 28, 2017
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Memories of Gilles go back to 1977 when we moved onto our farm. That is also the year Gilles and Alice got married. He enjoyed coming out to the farm and lending a helping hand. We had to watch him carefully when he hauled bales and repairing the fence line with our first bull, Olly, on the other side breathing down his neck. Guy recalls the time Gilles had a brown Buick with which he had a traffic encounter which had actually bent the frame of the vehicle. He showed up at the farm and asked him to smash him on the other side of the car with our DC Case which had a snow plow in front. It straightened the frame right up!! We will miss him-his positive personality, sense of humour, hospitality, and keen intellect. We liked and loved him. - Posted by: Guy & Julie Douville (Step son and step daughter-in-law) on: Dec 01, 2015
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A beautiful Tribute... May all the wonderful memories keep you close until you meet again. Elaine Campbell - Posted by: Elaine Campbell (Niece) on: Dec 01, 2015
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So glad that we had a chance to visit with uncle a few years back... what an inspiration he was... he was the last of my mothers siblings. Our deepest sympathies to the family. - Posted by: Barb and Norm Roy (nephew) on: Dec 01, 2015
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Sincere condolences to the whole family. Remember spending summer holidays at your home and enjoying your Dad's good humor. We visited with him a couple of years ago and he was still so sharp and full of stories about the old days. May he rest in peace! - Posted by: Richard & Elaine (Roy) Sabourin (niece) on: Dec 01, 2015
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Will always remember the good times we had when Gilles, Alice and many other family members came to Nova Scotia for Clarissa and Darrin's wedding. It was wonderful meeting so many family members. When Don and I visited in Winnipeg a few years later Gilles and Alice took us on a wonderful road trip to see much of Winnipeg and then we enjoyed some time with other family at their home. - Posted by: Don & Betty Rix (Clarissa's Father in law and Mother in-law) on: Dec 01, 2015