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P. EPHREM PELLETIER, o.m.i. 1921 2013 Paisiblement, le Père Ephrem Pelletier est décédé à Actionmarguerite (Centre Taché) St-Boniface, MB le 17 juillet 2013 à l'âge de 92 ans. En plus de sa famille religieuse, il laisse dans le deuil plusieurs neveux et nièces. L'ont précédé dans la tombe ses parents Ovide et Angelina Pelletier (née Richard), frères Edmond, Alexandre et Léon, soeurs Noella, Alma, Léa, Rosa, Laura et Clara. Ephrem est né à Thibaultville, MB, le 18 mars 1921. Il fit ses premiers voeux à St-Laurent, MB le 15 août 1942, ses voeux perpétuels le 8 septembre 1945 à Lebret, SK et a été ordonné prêtre le 31 mai 1947 à St-Boniface, MB. Il a été missionnaire à Camperville, MB et professeur au Juniorat de St-Boniface. Il a également été curé et missionnaire à Eriksdale au Manitoba. Il a fait un bref passage à Duck Bay, Ebb and Flow, Fisher Branch au Manitoba et Sioux Narrows, ON. Les Oblats et la famille Pelletier désirent exprimer leur reconnaissance aux amis du Père Ephrem et au personnel d'Actionmarguerite pour leur dévouement. La veillée de prières aura lieu le dimanche 21 juillet à 19h à la chapelle de la Résidence Despins, 151, rue Despins à St-Boniface. Les funérailles seront célébrées le lundi 22 juillet à 13h30 à la Résidence Despins suivies de l'inhumation au cimetière de Saint-Boniface. FR. EPHREM PELLETIER, OMI 1921 2013 Peacefully, on July 17, at the age of 92, Father Ephrem Pelletier passed away at Actionmarguerite (Taché Centre), St. Boniface, MB. Besides his religious family, he leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Ovide and Angelina Pelletier (née Richard), his brothers Edmond, Alexandre and Léon and his sisters Noella, Alma, Léa, Rosa, Laura and Clara. Ephrem was born in Thibaultville, MB on March 18, 1921. He pronounced his first vows in St-Laurent, MB on August 15, 1942, his perpetual vows on September 8, 1945 in Lebret, SK and was ordained on May 31, 1947 in St-Boniface, MB. He was a missionary in Camperville, MB and a professor at the Juniorat of St. Boniface. He also served as pastor and missionary in Eriksdale (Manitoba). He spent a brief time in Duck Bay, Ebb and Flow, Fisher Branch (Manitoba) and in Sioux Narrows, ON. The Oblates and the Pelletier family wish to thank Father Ephrem's friends and the personnel at Centre Taché for their care and devotion. A prayer vigil will be held on Sunday, July 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Despins Residence; 151 Despins Street in St. Boniface. His funeral will be held on July 22 at 1:30 p.m. at Despins Residence followed by the interment in the St. Boniface Cemetery. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 19, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Father Pelletier made many visits to my Mom and Dad's (Mike and Helen Urbanowski's) farm during his missionary work in Camperville. We corresponded through the years and he would always comment on how he enjoyed the meals at "the farm". It was always a joy to have him in our lives! My husband Arly and I were married in July of 1972 and we joked about his tying our "knot" quite tightly as we have been married for 41 years now. He also baptized our first child, Erin. I will always remember him fondly....especially his kind smile and easy laugh. - Posted by: JoAnn Dobson (Friend) on: Jul 25, 2013
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He was always uncle to me and he accepted my Anglican husband as part of his family. He enjoyed a bottle of beer on our deck and considered it blessed. Always enjoyed dinner at our house but no brussel sprouts. He hated them. though I moved away from Manitoba always paid him a visit when home. He is remembered - Posted by: Doris Stone (niece) on: Jul 24, 2013
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Fr. Pelletier will always be cherished in our family. He co-celebrated my wedding in Fisher Branch and baptized my 2 oldest sons in Eriksdale. I had the pleasure of working with him in Eriksdale as a Youth Co-ordinator for the Interlake region and he was always remembered with the kids as the best Ping Pong player. Many hours were spent trying to beat him on Sunday afernoons but his mean spike would always win him the match and the hearts of all his worthy apponents. Fr. Pelletier was my beautiful friend and will sadly be missed by all who knew him. I have no doubt he is now playing cards again with Nicolas, Imelda and Robert Wedensky. RIP my friend! - Posted by: Dolores Meilleur-Wedensky (Friend) on: Jul 21, 2013
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I grew up in Eriksdale, my aunt was Father Pelletier's neighbor, I used to go and visit him regularily, I was not catholic and did not attend his church, however we were great friends, we would visit, and play cards, cut grass, and he always had cookies and goodies for me. I would leave notes for him if he wasn't home when I went to visit, he always had paper and a pencil on his door. He was a great man and I will always cherish those memories. - Posted by: Alicia McKinnon Schnell (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2013
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Fr. Pelletier and I became friends in 1981 during a Religious Youth Retreat in Brereton Lake, MB. We had a "secret angel pen pal" that we all had to write to throughout the week and ironically, we each pulled one another's name. From that day on, we exchanged letters and cards.. referring to one another as "Angel". I have kept every letter from him since 1981 and treasure them as a keepsake. He attended my high school Grad, officiated at my wedding and attended my children's baptisms. He was a real life Teddy Bear and the best counsellor. He was a model priest and good friend ... heaven received their very best. - Posted by: Mariette Meilleur-Evans (Friend) on: Jul 19, 2013
