- The Carillon Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
GERARD PRAIRIE
Born: Jul 09, 1918
Date of Passing: Apr 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERARD PRAIRIE It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Gerard Prairie at the age of 94 on Monday, April 1, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. Gerard was born in Ste. Anne on July 9, 1918. He is survived by his children: Thérèse Laurencelle (Fabien late), Sam (Dolores), Marcel (Denise), Raymond (Lucille), Lucille Fiola (François), Rhéa (Glen), Gilbert (Evelyn), Lina Perrin (Reynald), René, Marielle Morin (Ron), Liliane (Donald) and Gérald (Sandy). He is also survived by his sister-in-law Fernande Siemens and brothers-in-law Odilas (Sirkka), Roland (Anna) and Raymond Lavigne, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years, Hermance and his daughter Rolande. His parents Simeon and Maria (Lanctot) Prairie, brothers Noé, Joseph (Marguerite), Zephirin, Louis, Antoine (Marie Ange) and Edouard, his sisters Eugenie, Gratia (Raoul) Desrosiers, Agathe, Marie-Anne, Jeanne, Simone (Leopold) Remillard, Marguerite and Emilia (Heldege) Dusablon. His brothers-in-law Antonin, Normand and his wife Alma, Léo and his wife Rita, Eloi and his wife Dorothé, his sisters-in-law Léonie Schwartz and husband Hector, Yvonne Pelland and husband Joe, Gertrude Lavigne, Lorette Ryback and husband Nick and brother-in-law Frank Siemens. Dad and Mom spent their entire life in Ste. Anne. After their marriage , they lived 60 years on the farm and devoted their life to their 13 children. After their retirement, they travelled to Europe, Australia, Hawaii and Cuba to name a few. In 2002, they moved to Villa Youville in Ste. Anne. Special thanks are extended to the home care staff of the Villa Youville, to Soeur Rioux and Soeur Forest for their devotion and loving care of dad. Thanks also to Dr. Fredette, Dr. Bissonnette and the members of the Ste. Anne hospital staff who provided Dad with compassionate professional care. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday April 13, 2013, at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church with Father Becho Camille Doh officiating. There will be prayers and a PowerPoint presentation 30 minutes prior to the service. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 06, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
-
Sorry to hear of Uncle's passing. It's grateful to know that while he lived a very long life he is now in peace and reunited with his beloved wife Hermance. My prayers go out to all of the Prairie family. Sincerely, Marlene & Harvey Morris - Richmond,BC - Posted by: Marlene Morris (Neice) on: Apr 11, 2013
-
Our deepest sympathies to the Prairie family. We were so sorry to hear about your father. - Posted by: Brian, Marilyn Steven and Justin (Friends) on: Apr 11, 2013
-
toujour avec une joke sorry for your loss - Posted by: gabriel et pat () on: Apr 10, 2013
-
Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy to all the family, Guy & Emilie Paille. - Posted by: Paille Guy &Emilie (Cousin) on: Apr 09, 2013
-
Our deepest sympathies to the Prairie family. May you treasure the memories you have shared with your wonderful papa. So sorry we cannot attend the funeral. - Posted by: Raymond and Louise Tetreault (Friends of the family.) on: Apr 09, 2013
-
Gerald, Sincere condolences to you and your siblings. - Posted by: Denis Michaud (Acquaintance of the family.) on: Apr 09, 2013
-
We were very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our deepest sympathies to all the Prairie children and their families. - Posted by: Jerry & Lynne Chabluk (friends) on: Apr 07, 2013
-
I was very young when I would see this side of the family. I very much remember my uncle and aunt. My memories are greats ones out at st. Anne's . I loved the family reunions and times together. An amazing and wonderful man , always smiled and gave me a hug everytime we saw each other. I will miss you and my love to all my cousins. Sorry for your loss. Love Carrie. - Posted by: Carrie McLeod (Niece , Lorette Ryback's granddaughter.) on: Apr 06, 2013
-
Chere Therese....meme si la distance ne nous permet pas d'assister aux funerailles de ton cher papa, nous serons avec toi en pensees et prieres. - Posted by: Jean et Claudette Normandeau (amis de Therese) on: Apr 06, 2013