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MARJORIE LEBRUN
Date of Passing: Mar 07, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARJORIE LEBRUN Constance Marjorie Lebrun (nee Olsen) passed away on March 7, 2013 at Riverview Health Centre at the age of 80. Marge, as she was usually known, was predeceased by her parents, Gerald Olsen and Constance Olsen (Meyers), and grandson, Patrick Rudy. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Lebrun; her daughters Dr. Constance Marie, Mary Teresa (Vollbracht), and Jeanne Marie (Rankin); her sons, Paul Richard, Mark Joseph, and Dr. John Benedict; her grandchildren, Brian, Naomi, Gabriel, Jeremy, Claire, Emily, Jamie, Randi, Carlen, Jessica, and Justin, and ten great-grandchildren. Marge grew up in Minot, ND, and did her elementary and high school studies at St. Leo's School in Minot. She earned a B.A. (with a major in music) from the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN, in 1954. After marriage to Richard Lebrun in 1954, and six babies who kept her busy for some years, she again took up her career in music, at first as an accompanist at ballet schools, and then as a piano teacher in her home. After the family moved to Winnipeg in 1966, she resumed her studies, completed a Diploma for the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music, and became a member of the Registered Music Teachers of Manitoba. In addition to her long career as a piano teacher, Marge served in various executive roles in the Alumni of the Toronto Conservatory, the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Association (which awarded her a Honorary Life Membership in 1977), and the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg. For 20 years she was the convener of the Variety - MRMTA Pianothon in Winnipeg, which raised over $150,000 dollars for music sessions in inner-city day care centres and music therapy for children with special needs. In 2007, she was honoured for her Pianothon activities with the Royal Bank Local Hero Award. Marge and her husband were active for a number of years as a "team couple" helping to present Marriage Encounters at Villa Maria Retreat Centre. Her adult children all remember their mother as always intensely interested in their lives and all their activities, eager to share her far-ranging intellectual interests with them, and as a person to whom they never failed to turn for advice and support. She will be greatly missed by her husband, her children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. A prayer vigil will be held on Friday, March 15, 2013 between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway. Sub-Deacon Brian Butcher (grandson) will preside over the service. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 255 Stafford Street with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marjorie's name to the Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Scholarship Fund, the Variety Special Music Program, or the Women's Musical Club of Winnipeg Scholarship Fund. THOMSON FUNERAL HOME 669 BROADWAY, WINNIPEG, MB R3C 0X4 783-7211 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsonfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 12, 2013
Condolences & Memories (22 entries)
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Jeanne, I've always remembered your mom as being a very nice, kind person and having piles of music around her piano. Love and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Corinne MacGregor (Stuart) (Friend of Jeanne's from River Heights Junior High School, Wpg., MB ) on: May 01, 2013
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My sympathy and prayers go to the family. I will always remember Marge's kindness and astuteness about so many things, but in just two lessons she taught me the importance of really listening to music and how to do it. She was also a fellow-North Dakotan surrounded by Minnesotans. - Posted by: Charlotte Donovan (classmate at St.Benedict's and also dorm mate.) on: Mar 27, 2013
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Marge was instrumental in my decision to teach Kindermusik as a career for 21 years. I will never forget her encouragement and keen interest in my program; she would always ask how it was going when I saw her, and I appreciated her support. She will be missed. - Posted by: Bonnie Wilson (colleague) on: Mar 19, 2013
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Our sympathy to the Lebrun family. May God grant Marge eternal rest. I remember her fondly as she was our college president when we were seniors. She was very talented. - Posted by: Mary Ellen Miller Hadad (College classmate at St. Benedict's) on: Mar 16, 2013
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Our sympathy to the Lebrun Family...I remember Marge fondly as she was our college president when we were seniors. May God grant her eternal rest - Posted by: Mary Ellen Miller Hadad (College classmate) on: Mar 16, 2013
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My sympathy to you, Richard, and to the family upon the passing of a fine person who was an inspiration to many. The last time I saw Marge was at St. Ben's Annual Reunion three years ago; I fondly recall the nice visit we had then. My thoughts and prayers of and for all the family at this time. - Posted by: Margaret (Peggy) Straub (Cousin of Richard) on: Mar 16, 2013
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Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you, Richard, and your family. Our prayers and love are with you all. - Posted by: Don and Marylyn Villeneuve (cousin) on: Mar 15, 2013
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My heart goes out to Richard and all the Lebruns on the loss of such a wonderful and talented woman. - Posted by: Earlene Mara () on: Mar 14, 2013
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My heart goes out to Richard and all the Lebruns on the loss of such a wonderful and talented woman. - Posted by: Earlene Mara () on: Mar 14, 2013
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My heart goes out to Dick and the family in your loss. Rest assured you will all be in my prayers. My memories include the LeBruns and Kearns getting together with all 12 children for many pleasant times. - Posted by: Etleen Kearns (Friends in Ottawa in the 1960"s) on: Mar 14, 2013
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Beth, Norman and myself would like to express our deepest sympathy to Dr. Lebrun, John, Paul, Connie, Mary, Jeannie, Mark and to the rest of the extended Lebrun family. A memory of mine from Junior High was when Marge took me (and some other boys) on field trips to various industries in the transportation sector. A highlight being taking a single engine plane ride from St. Andrew's airport. We all had so much fun! Again my condolences to you and your family! Philip Shore - Posted by: Philip Shore (Friend ) on: Mar 14, 2013
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The gift of the piano, the encouragement, and of course the patience. Mrs Lebrun touched so many so wonderfully. I am blessed to have witnessed this as a student. - Posted by: John Osler (Past Student) on: Mar 13, 2013
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Last time I saw Marge she was calling across the restaurant at Bo Didleys in St.Joseph, MN. I rejoice with her family in her new life. She lived well. And I hold you all in my heart for your loss. - Posted by: Mary Donahue (Classmate-College of St. Benedict) on: Mar 13, 2013
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We want to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Lebrun family. Marjorie touched so many lives, and enriched them all. Her spirit of love and generosity will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Larry and Jane Pelletier (cousins) on: Mar 13, 2013
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I am recalling our wonderful college days. My sympathy, prayers and blessings to the family and friends. - Posted by: Patrice Reed, OSB (CSB '54 classmate of Marge) on: Mar 13, 2013
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Aunt Marge was a wonderful person who loved life and her family. She will be missed by a great number of people whose lives she touched. My deepest sympathy to you Uncle Richard, Connie, Paul, Mary, Jeanne, Mark and John. I wish I could be there with you this weekend, but know that I am thinking about all of you and keeping you in my prayers. - Posted by: Janet Lebrun Schill (Niece ) on: Mar 13, 2013
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Joe and I are saddened to hear of your loss. We will hold you in our hearts during this sad time. - Posted by: Joe and Pat Scott (Friend) on: Mar 13, 2013
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To Richard and family: my deepest condolences in the loss of a loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who has contributed so much in so many ways, particularly music. May your faith, family and friends support you as you are grieving and missing her. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Julia - Posted by: Julia Van De Spiegle (Richard's Belgian Roots and whose family had a connection to Bruxelles, Manitoba.) on: Mar 12, 2013
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My sympathies to the family. Marge (Mrs. Lebrun to my children) was a wonderful piano teacher to my son John and daughter Kathleen. I attribute a lot of their appreciation for music to her thoughtful and careful choosing of music they could respond to. - Posted by: Ida Reichardt () on: Mar 12, 2013
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I always enjoyed working with Marjorie in the Pianothon. My students often played at the Polo Park venue. I was attending U of M at the time and she so willingly accommodated my performances during the day times. We will miss her in the music community. - Posted by: Eleanore McLeod (colleague) on: Mar 12, 2013
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We were priveleged to know Marge. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. - Posted by: Jim and Aileen Nowatzki (Cousins and Friends) on: Mar 12, 2013
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Richard, please accept our deepest condolences; Marjorie was a truly devoted wife, mother and grandmother. I know she'll be greatly missed by all of you, including the whole city of Winnipeg and surrounding areas for her word and dedication in the field of music. - Posted by: Cathy Linzbach (cousin to Richard) on: Mar 12, 2013
