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JEANNE BALCAEN (LAVACK)
Born: Jun 24, 1938
Date of Passing: Feb 16, 2020
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JEANNE BALCAEN
(nee LAVACK)
She leaves in mourning Louis, her loving husband of 55 years; her children, Paul (Hélène), Donald (Debra), and Jo-Anne (Tim); and her grandsons, Joseph and Alexandre.
Memories of Jeanne will be cherished by her remaining siblings, Edouard, Paul-Guy (Claudette), Dora (Bob), Philippe (Jacqueline), Norman (Marie), Raymond (Lorraine), Pauline, Elaine and Charles. She was preceded in death by siblings, Lucille, Lilliane, and Norma; and in-laws, Denis Saint-Laurent, Bill Caufield and Lorraine Dugas.
She will also be greatly missed by her remaining in-laws, Berthe, Florence, Hubert (Denise), Jean (Armande), Jules (Louise), Yvette (Roland) and Claude (Suzanne). She was preceded in death by Fernand, Georgette, Maria, Maurice, Lina, Domenico Torcutti, Gérard Decelles and Denis LeGal.
Jeanne was born on June 24, 1938, and grew up in Ste. Anne, MB, where her parents, Walter and Berthe (Sabourin) Lavack, ran the general store. Her youth provided many happy memories of helping to mind the store, putting on plays with her siblings, and taking care of the younger ones when needed.
She obtained her teaching certification at Manitoba Teacher's College in Winnipeg, and taught in La Broquerie, in Churchill, and at Archwood School in Winnipeg. She continued as a substitute teacher in La Broquerie's elementary and high schools for many years. Jeanne especially enjoyed teaching teenagers; her ability to engage them with her sense of humour made her a favourite among students.
She married Louis Balcaen on August 22, 1964 and settled on the third-generation Balcaen dairy farm north of La Broquerie, where they raised their three children.
Jeanne was very creative and loved learning different crafts such as knitting, sewing, painting, and cake decorating. The house was always full of her latest creations. She was an avid cook, and wrote "La cuisine de Jeanne," a recipe column in the town newspaper, Le Papier de Chez Nous.
A highly spirited and sociable person, Jeanne loved to make people laugh. She often got together with friends and family, and especially enjoyed day trips with her "Red Hats" group. With her husband Louis, she had many opportunities to travel the globe throughout her life. Jeanne was a woman of deep faith and an active member of her local Catholic church. Her involvement in the La Broquerie community spanned decades, and her generous spirit was felt by all.
The Balcaen and Lavack families wish to thank everyone for their love, prayers and support during this difficult time.
A Celebration of Life for Jeanne Balcaen will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Arrangements by:
BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL CO-OP
1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030
www.birchwoodfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 04, 2020
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Tu me manque beaucoup Jeanne. Louis et famille, je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances. Jeanne était une femme exceptionnelle, une amie sincere et tellement pleine d’amour et de charité. Comme Jeannette, tu es parti beaucoup trop tôt. - Posted by: Jeanne Beaupre (Amie) on: Apr 29, 2020
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I will continue to keep my Manitoba family in my heart and mind during this difficult time. Much love to my cousins, aunts and uncles. I share in your grief and wish you healing and hope for the future. - Posted by: Deb Bernat (niece) on: Apr 05, 2020
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Mes condoléances à toute la famille. The Lavack/Balcaen clan is diminished by the loss of such a dear soul. Polly - Posted by: Paulette Lavack (Cousin) on: Apr 04, 2020
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Chère famille de Jeanne, Nous avons été très choqués par la mort soudaine et tragique de Jeanne. Nous souhaitons exprimer nos sincères condoléances et notre soutien à cette décès. Nous gardons de beaux souvenirs de Jeanne lors de notre visite au Canada en 2015 et en 2018. Nous nous souvenons surtout de sa gentillesse et de son hospitalité pendant notre passage à la Broquerie. Nous sympathisons avec vous dans nos pensées, nos prières et dans nos cœurs. Beaucoup de support et bon courage à toute la famille. Denis , Roos et Lien Balcaen (La Belgique) - Posted by: Denis Balcaen et famille (Amis de la Belgique ) on: Apr 04, 2020
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Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Louis et à tes enfants, ainsi qu'aux familles Lavack et Balcaen. J'ai beaucoup de bons souvenirs de Jeanne en partant de la première année à aujourd'hui !! Bon courage ! Pierrette et Louis - Posted by: Pierrette et Louis Manaigre (Friend) on: Apr 04, 2020
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I’m so sorry for loosing my wonderful sisters-in-law... I got to know her better and enjoyed her delightful sense of humour while on a trip to Saskatchewan last summer. I’m sending my thoughts and prayers to her family... - Posted by: Colette Balcaen (Sisters-in-law ) on: Apr 04, 2020
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Mes sincères sympathies à toute la famille Balcaen & Lavack. - Posted by: Lorraine Tetrault (amie) on: Apr 04, 2020