JOSEPH AURELIEN MALLET

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JOSEPH AURELIEN MALLET, M.W.O. RET'D. (1943 - 2013) Joe passed away at the Grace Hospital on March 15, 2013, after a difficult but brave fight with gastric cancer. He was born on August 29, 1943 in the Gaspésie, and was raised in St-Simon, New Brunswick by the late Aurèle and Irma Mallet. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lois (Patterson), his daughters Nicole James (Ed) and Melanie Mallet (Jamie), and his beloved granddaughters, Olivia and Wynne James. Joe also leaves to mourn his large family, in Acadie and Manitoba: sisters Odette (Denis Hébert), Georgianne (Omer Haché), Nicole (Adélard Clement), Ginette (Honoré Comeau), Réjeanne (Ronald Michon), Rita (Réné Gaudet), and Johanne; brothers Ola, Gaetan, and Augustin (Sylvie); mother-in-law Esther Patterson; brother-in-law and special friend Garry (Cathy); and sisters-in-law Dianne, Dayle, Sheila (John Ferguson), Gwen (Denis Sutton), and Adrienne Mallet. Joe is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother Gillo, brother-in-law David, and father-in-law Robbie. He was born on August 29, 1943 in the Gaspésie, and was raised in St-Simon, New Brunswick by the late Aurèle and Irma Mallet. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lois (Patterson), his daughters Nicole James (Ed) and Melanie Mallet (Jamie), and his beloved granddaughters, Olivia and Wynne James. Joe also leaves to mourn his large family, in Acadie and Manitoba: sisters Odette (Denis Hébert), Georgianne (Omer Haché), Nicole (Adélard Clement), Ginette (Honoré Comeau), Réjeanne (Ronald Michon), Rita (Réné Gaudet), and Johanne; brothers Ola, Gaetan, and Augustin (Sylvie); mother-in-law Esther Patterson; brother-in-law and special friend Garry (Cathy); and sisters-in-law Dianne, Dayle, Sheila (John Ferguson), Gwen (Denis Sutton), and Adrienne Mallet. Joe is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother Gillo, brother-in-law David, and father-in-law Robbie. Joe was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 26 years, and retained tight ties with the military community after his retirement from service, with many lifelong friends. Joe volunteered at the Military Family Resource Centre for many years, and he and Lois were awarded the Manitoba Council on Aging's Recognition Award in 2012 for their extensive volunteer services to the community. After retiring from the military, Joe worked on the DEW line in Nunavut for many years, meeting good mates and cribbage partners during his time on the "line", and forming particularly tight bonds and memorable stories with many of the mates from the "line". Joe tried retirement a second time in 2002, but, not being one to sit idle, again succumbed to the temptation of work and spent almost ten years as a commissionaire at Winnipeg City Hall and is remembered fondly by his friends there. Joe was affable and loyal, building and keeping a community of cherished friends during his life. His family is grateful to all friends and colleagues for their endless kindnesses and support during Joe's illness and would also like to thank the compassionate staff on wards 3 South and 4 South of the Grace. Special thanks also to Brian and Heather Jacques, Chief Warrant Officer Frank Emond (ret'd), and Mona Currie for all of their compassionate support. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Joe's life will be held on Wednesday, March 20 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue, west of Red River College. Remembrances will commence at 3:00 p.m., sharp. Condolences or memories can be shared with the family at condolences@nbardal.mb.ca or on Joe's Book of Memories page - neilbardalinc.com Flowers are gratefully declined, but anyone wishing to do so could make a donation in Joe's honour to the Military Family Resource Centre, 17 Wing Winnipeg, P.O. Box 17000 Stn Forces, Winnipeg, MB, R3J 3Y5 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba,R3E 0V9. We will remember Joe always and hold his love and kindness in our hearts. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 19, 2013