LEO FRECHETTE

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LEO FRECHETTE June 5, 1942 - July 21, 2012 Paisiblement, après un long et difficile combat contre le cancer et entouré de sa famille, Léo Fréchette remit son âme à Dieu à l'hôpital de Sainte-Anne. Lui survit son épouse bien-aimée de 45 ans (Jeannette Kirouac), ses fils: Richard (Nicole), Albert (Pam), sa fille Lilliane (Michael Buxton-Carr), un garçon adoptif Brian et ses cinq petits-enfants: Julie, Gilbert, Sébastien, Stefan et Gabrielle. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil ses soeurs et frères: Evelyne, Jeanne (Reg Sproule), Jeannette (Noël Delaurier), Thérèse (Kurt Schroeder). David (Carole), Ernest (Lynne) ainsi que la famille de son épouse: Lucile (Emile Dupuis), Lorraine, Louise (Richard Maynard), Roland (Angèle), Marcel (Marie-Jeanne), Gilbert (Lisa), Guy (Sherrie-Lee), plusieurs neveux et nièces et de nombreux amis. Léo avait l'esprit et la détermination d'un entrepreneur qui l'ont conduit sur de nombreux chemins tels que la construction d'une grande ferme laitière, une compagnie de construction de routes et de produits forestiers. Il aimait passionnément l'aviation et il était tout heureux de son permis de pilote obtenu en 1973. Sa famille et ses amis se rappelleront les tours offerts en avion. Il était aussi profondément intéressé dans la généalogie de sa famille et était heureux de partager ses connaissances à quiconque voulait l'écouter. Sa place préférée était dans les bois et sur sa terre dont il était si fier. Il a passé beaucoup de temps à transmettre son amour de la nature à ses enfants et ses petits-enfants. Il dépensa d'innombrables heures à jouer avec ses petits-enfants se pliant aux jeux qu'eux préféraient. Homme de peu de mots mais toujours prêt à aider. Il offrait de bon coeur un emploi aux membres de la famille dans le besoin et plusieurs lui ont été reconnaissants pour sa générosité et sa bonté dans leurs moments difficiles. Nous ne voulons pas manquer de souligner son sens d'humour et sa vision personnelle de la vie. Il avait en Dieu une foi et une confiance d'enfant qu'il transmettait à ses proches. LEO FRECHETTE June 5, 1942 - July 21, 2012 Peacefully, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer, at the age of 70, Léo Fréchette passed away on July 21, 2012 at Ste. Anne Hospital surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jeannette (Kirouac), son Richard (Nicole), Albert (Pam), Lilliane (Michael Buxton-Carr), foster son Brian and five grandchildren Julie, Gilbert, Sébastien, Stefan and Gabrielle. He also leaves to mourn his siblings: Evelyne, Jeanne (Reg Sproule), Jeannette (Noël Delaurier), Thérèse (Kurt Schroeder), David (Carole), Ernest (Lynne) and his wife's family Lucille (Emile Dupuis), Lorraine, Louise (Richard Maynard), Roland (Angèle), Marcel (Marie-Jeanne), Gilbert (Lisa), Guy (Sherrie-Lee) and many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Léo possessed an entrepreneurial spirit and determination that led him down many paths including the building of a large dairy farm operation, road construction company and forestry product business. He had many passions including aviation, having proudly achieved his pilot's licence in 1973. Family and friends fondly remember rides on his airplane. He was also deeply interested in his family history and would eagerly share his knowledge with anyone that would listen. His happiest place was in the woods, on his land of which he was so proud. He lovingly passed along his love of nature to his children and grandchildren. He spent countless hours playing with his grandchildren, always willing to play whatever game they wanted. Man of few words but many good deeds. He willingly found a place for any family member in need by offering them a job, lodging and a hand in the family business. Many have shared their gratitude for his generosity and kindness when they needed it most. We will most miss his sense of humour and unique perspective on life. He possessed a child-like faith and belief in God which he passed on to those closest to him. Private viewing for immediate and extended family ONLY will be held at the St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church in La Broquerie, on Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. and the mass of resurrection will be held at the St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church in La Broquerie at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 27. The mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Albert LeGatt with interment to follow in the St. Joachim Cemetery. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Ste. Anne Hospital and Sr. Irène Rioux for their care, and compassion in the last six months. Nous t'aimons, nous t'avons beaucoup apprécié et jamais nous ne t'oublierons. Arrangements by BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL 1-204-346-1030 OR 1-888-454-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2012