ROBERT LUCIEN TALBOT

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ROBERT LUCIEN TALBOT Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Saturday, April 12, 2008, Mr. Robert Talbot formerly of St. Leon, Manitoba passed away at the age of 74 years. Robert Talbot was born on November 3, 1933 to Napoleon Talbot and Clarisse Lapierre. Robert also known as Bob was born and raised on a farm near St. Leon MB. He grew up with seven brothers and four sisters. Bob had a love for the violin and learned to play at a young age. His love for woodworking showcased his talents in cabinet and furniture creations. Bob was an avid hunter and loved his pickerel. Bob belonged to the order of Knights of Columbus. Robert married Antoinette Routhier on June 4, 1957. He is survived by his seven children: Jacqueline, Eugene (Marietta), Carole, Armand (Lorraine), Daniel (Lianne), Janet (René) and Patrick (Nicole); 17 grandchildren: Laurie, Jason, Tiffany, Ryan, Aaron, Christopher, Christine, Kirtus, Sean, Matthew, Erica, Mario, Kyle, Vanessa, Celina, Collin and Kayla; and two great-grandchildren: Austin and Alexa. He also leaves to mourn nine brothers and sisters: Adrienne (Albin), Leopold (Rita), Gerard (Louise), Monique (Tony), Agnes (Emile), Claude (Marilyn), Denis (Denise), Aurele (Linda) and Suzanne (Rodrigue); two sisters-in-law: Rose and Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Robert was predeceased by his parents Napoleon and Clarisse Talbot, brothers Marcel Talbot and Andre (Therese) Talbot. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Léon Mubikayi officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Notre Dame Palliative Care, Box 190, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2008