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GEORGE LAFRANCE
Date of Passing: Apr 02, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGEORGE LAFRANCE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George J. LaFrance on April 2, Easter Monday, 2018. George is beloved father of Darcy and Sheri, grandfather of Kienan, Crystal and Michelle LaFrance. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia in 2008. George was born and baptized on November 25, 1928 in St. Boniface Winnipeg, attending schools in Lorette and Inwood Manitoba. George was hired by Ashdown Hardware, where he met Patricia, later marrying in 1951. For most of his career George worked in the manufacturing of concrete products with Supercrete, McCurdy and LaFarge. In 1984 George launched his own company GRL later merging with Building Products. George worked as a sales marketing consultant for Borland Industries as well as serving on many industry boards. He served as President for the Manitoba Public Works Association, and the Carleton Club. He was a member of the Board of directors for the National Concrete Masonry Association, Niakwa Country club as well as many others. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to any non-profit animal shelters.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2018
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Darcy and Sheri, I was talking today with Rene and Jane Pereux and they told me about your dad passing. So so many fond memories of Dad throughout a lot of years. Fond memories of you both and your Mom as well. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Heather Patterson (Family friend) on: May 21, 2018
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I had the good fortune to have the LaFrance’s as neighbors for over 20 years, George and Pat were wonderful people to know. Our condolences to Darcy and Sheri. Brian, Kelly, Jenna, Edith, and Henry Johannsen - Posted by: Brian Johannsen (Neighbor) on: Apr 28, 2018
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I worked at the front desk at Shapes in the morning at Nairn for over a year. Every morning George would come in with the biggest smile on his face and always brought the sunshine into the gym even when it wasn't sunny outside. I always looked forward to seeing him in the morning because he always brighttened my day. He was a fixture at that gym and he won't ever be forgotten. My condolences to the family and friends. He is very much missed by the morning crew at the Nairn Shapes. - Posted by: Etta (Friend from Shapes) on: Apr 28, 2018
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George was the sweetest man at Shapes! Every time I would come to the gym in the morning, I’d have to arrive 30 minutes before the daycare opened so that my twin toddler girls could stop and talk to George, and show him whichever toy they brought with them that day! He always took the time to chat with everyone, and was such a ray of sunshine! He will be deeply missed by all the morning Shapes regulars! - Posted by: Samantha (Friend from Shapes gym) on: Apr 18, 2018
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I'm really going to miss the great conversations I had with George every morning at the gym. Mostly about CFL football and how proud he was of his grandson Kienan (he even gave me some autographed photos of that awesome snow game). George seemed to have time to stop and talk to everyone and he will be sorely missed by all of the regulars at Shapes. My sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Mark Pernitsky (Friend from Shapes Fitness) on: Apr 12, 2018
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To Sherree and family: Sorry to learn of the loss of your precious father. Heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you and your family. His smile, sense of humour and fun is what we will always remember. Love Grace & Keith Harris. - Posted by: The Harris Family (Friend and Neighbour) on: Apr 09, 2018
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I MET GEORGE AT SHAPES GYM AND WE ALWAYS HAD A LAUGH TOGETHER, HE WAS SUCH A NICE MAN AND A FRIEND I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHICH I'M SURE HE HAD MANY.R.I.P. MY FRIEND AND GOD BLESS. - Posted by: Raymond Chikowski (Friend) on: Apr 07, 2018
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Darcy and Sheri - I'll always remember the fun times Larry and I used to have with your mom and dad at the various family functions we used to find ourselves at. Last time I saw your dad was at George Benstead's service. I am very sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Carol Lyons (cousin-inlaw) on: Apr 07, 2018
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My Sincere condolences to the LaFrance family, George was an icon at the Shapes facility on Nairn (and will always be remembered), George always had a smile and a Good Morning for everyone he met and a hug for the ladies, and he will be deeply missed by the morning crew – Kevin - Posted by: Kevin Walker (Friend from Shapes Fitness) on: Apr 07, 2018
