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GERMAIN (GERRY) CHAMPAGNE -
Date of Passing: Apr 23, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERMAIN (GERRY) CHAMPAGNE 1924 - 2013 Peacefully, with family by his side, Germain Champagne passed away at Victoria General Hospital, on April 23, 2013, at the age of 89. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Jeannine (Lavoie), his children Andrée (René Beaudry), Robert (Suzanne Bohémier), Lise (Jean-Pierre Privé) and Francine, his 10 grandchildren Michèle (Erik Thorlakson), Rémi (Jordana Bartinger), Nicole (Jon Knauf), Joël (Sylvie Goguen), Riel, Dominique, Stéphanie (Nick Nault), Colin (Rebecca McQuade), Zoé and Emilie, and his five great-grandchildren Olivier, Chloé, Yannick, Téo and Luka. Germain will also be remembered by sisters-in-law Janette Champagne and Alyette Turenne, brothers-in-law René Lavoie and Michel Lavoie (Patricia Barter), nieces, nephews and friends. Germain was born in Ste-Anne-des-Chênes, Manitoba, on March 23, 1924, son of Charles-Auguste Champagne and Ernestine Tougas. The loss of his dear mother when he was five years old had a profound effect on him. He was the last surviving member of the Champagne family, predeceased by brothers Louis, Emile, Bernard, Gilles, Laurent and Jacques, and sisters Cécilia, Georgine and Noëlla. He was also predeceased by his stepmother Martha (Boily). A sense of adventure no doubt prompted Germain to join the Canadian Army during the Second World War, from November 1943 to August 1946. Proud to serve his country, he travelled across Canada, to England, Scotland and Ireland. Germain met Jeannine, the love of his life, while working at CKSB, one of his first places of employment. Germain greatly enjoyed interacting with people. During his 33 year career with La Procure I.B.A., he had the opportunity to deal with countless clients and suppliers, and nurture friendly ties with many of them. To his great joy, he worked alongside Jeannine at I.B.A. for 20 years. Family was very important to Germain. He was a loving husband and wonderful father, always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand. He was an amazing handyman and Mr. Fix-it, undaunted by complex or mundane projects. He always found time to take his children to the beach, camping, swimming, skating and tobogganing, as well as to extra-curricular activities. Germain was a man of great faith, who taught us by example about respect, integrity, honesty, loyalty and service to others. Although within the last few years he suffered from the effects of Alzheimer's, he will forever be remembered as a kind and gentle soul. We would like to thank all health care staff and caregivers who provided care to Germain. Special thanks to everyone at Victoria General Hospital for their dedication and devotion. Many thanks to Father Roland Lanoie for his kind words and authenticity towards him. The funeral mass will be held at St. Eugène Church, 1007 St. Mary's Road, on Tuesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 9Z9. Desjardins 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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His spirit and strength continue to live on in each of us and in the lives that he touched. He lives on in many and in all those who have been touched by his love, strength, conviction, wisdom, and the beauty of his soul. Daddy, He who gave Himself for you will never deny you heaven. Rest in glorious peace! - Posted by: Fr. Clement Amankwah Yeboah (Friend of Dr. Robert and family) on: May 17, 2013
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À toute la famille Champagne, On ne peut penser à notre enfance vécue sur la rue St-Jean-Baptiste sans se souvenir de nos anciens voisins. Nous gardons tous de bons souvenirs de votre cher époux, papa, grand-papa au sourire contagieux. Il a certes déjà pris sa place au paradis. Que le bon Dieu vous bénisse, que le Saint-Esprit vous console et que Jésus-Christ vous donne sa paix. Vous êtes dans nos prières. - Posted by: Yvette Fluet Gagnon et famille (Ancienne voisine) on: Apr 30, 2013
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Sincères sympathies et prières pour Jeannine et la famille. J'ai un beau souvenir de M. Champagne... un homme fier et très sympathique qui avait toujours un bon mot et un beau sourire pour ceux qu'il rencontrait. - Posted by: Diane Fluet Boisjoli (Ancienne voisine ) on: Apr 30, 2013
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Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will forever be in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you! - Posted by: Tiana Bohemier (niece to Robert Champagne) on: Apr 30, 2013
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Chere Jeannine et famille; Nos pensees et prieres sont avec vous. Nous sommes hors province et regrettons ne pouvoir assister au service pour Germain. Bon courage! - Posted by: Jean et Anita Lavoie (Cousin) on: Apr 29, 2013
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Nos sincères sympathies nos prières et pensées sont avec toi Jeannine et ta famille. - Posted by: Mariette et Dollard Lachance () on: Apr 26, 2013
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COndolences to the family - Posted by: François Tougas (son of Fernand Tougas (m. Jacqueline Forget), born Oct 25, 1927, Ste. Anne-des-Chênes, son of Hermi) on: Apr 26, 2013
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Ch'ere Jeaninne et famille, nos pri'eres sont avec vous tous en se temps de tristesse et de deuil. Germain 'a toujours, été un homme fi'ere de so famille et sa foie. Claudette Moquin - Posted by: Claudette Moquin & Harm Bouwman (past neighbours) on: Apr 26, 2013
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Sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Hoping that happy memories of past good times helps you at this time. Gerrie - Posted by: Gerrie Ramsay (friend to Robert and Suzanne) on: Apr 26, 2013
