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LILLIE MAE (LILL) ROUSSEAU

Date of Passing: Dec 13, 2014

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LILLIE MAE (LILL) ROUSSEAU After a very full and rewarding life, Lill passed away very peacefully at the Glenboro Personal Care Home, Glenboro, MB, on December 13, 2014, at the age of 104 years. Lill was born to William and Annie Mae Brown at Durban, MB, in 1910. She and her nine siblings were raised in Durban and Pine Falls MB. It was at Pine Falls that she met William (Bill) John Rousseau. They were married in 1932. They lived in Bissett, MB, where they raised their four children and participated in numerous church and community events. In 1978 they moved to Hamilton House in Winnipeg, MB. Bill passed away in 1988 and Lill continued to live at Hamilton House where she enjoyed many friends, card games, sing songs, bazaars, teas and pot lucks. She attended Crestview United Church. Lill moved to Glenboro Personal Care Home in 2007. She marveled at the commitment of many former Bissett residents who formed a Bissett Historical Society so that the rich history of the community would be preserved. Lill is survived by her four children, Gwen (Ivan) Jefferies of Glenboro, MB, Joan Fox of Langenburg, SK, Claude Rousseau of Victoria, BC, Duncan Rousseau (friend Elva) of Winnipeg, MB, ten grandchildren, Jodine (Jaret), Danette (Gord), Cameron (Sheri), Ron (Wanda), Marilyn (Cliff), Leanne (Brian), Sherrell, Barb (Carl), Carol (Mel) and Wanda (Denis), 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Deni Joy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lill was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill), her parents Will and Annie Mae (nee Franklin) Brown, her nine siblings and their spouses, daughter-in-law Georgina Rousseau, son-in-law James Fox and Bill's two sisters, two brothers and their spouses. Throughout her life, Lill was an inspiration to not only her family, but to all who knew her. A memorial service celebrating Lill's life will take place on Monday, December 22, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. in the Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, MB, with Rev. Beth Rutherford officiating. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may wish to make a donation to the Glenboro Personal Care Home Enrichment Group, Box 442, Glenboro, MB, R0K 0X0, or to Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R2Y 2H5. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Glenboro Personal Care Home and Dr. W. Swanepoel for their professional and compassionate care through the past seven plus years. Thank you to Jamieson's Funeral Services of Glenboro for their care and support. On line condolences can be made by visiting www.willmorchapel.com. Jamieson's Funeral Services of Glenboro in care of arrangements. 1-204-827-2480.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 18, 2014

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • We were blessed to have Lillian Rousseau in our lives...a dear friend to our parents & to us. In her later years we so enjoyed visiting her in Glenboro & we were always greeted with smiles & happy recollections. She has left warmth & joy in many hearts. - Posted by: Joanne Wilson & Konstantyn Trus (Bissett friends) on: Feb 12, 2015

  • It was always a pleasure to have you in my life Grannie. I always liked to have heard the stories that you have told us about how it used to be back then. My grannie always looked her best no matter what the occasion was, with her hair done and her nails painted. With her being 104 we knew that sooner or later she will leave us to be with great-grandpa and my grandma and everyone else in the family. She will be missed but we all know that now she I will not have to suffer. We love and miss you grannie! You will always be in our hearts and we will always remember you in good memories. - Posted by: Brenna (great-granddaughter ) on: Jan 01, 2015

  • Many happy memories. An important memory of my life in Bissett. - Posted by: Shirley-Anne (Finnbogason) Parris () on: Dec 21, 2014

  • Sorry to hear of your loss Dunc., she did live a long life. Treasure your fond memories of the times you had together. Our deepest condolence to you and the family. Hope to talk to you in the spring. Sincerely Gerry and Raisa Davies - Posted by: Gerry & Raisa Davies (friend) on: Dec 20, 2014

  • A grand lady has passed! Lill will always be part of our Bissett memories. We are both thankful to have known Lill from curling to being our post mistress and the mother of a good friend. To the Rousseau family our most sincere sympathies. Celebrate her life with a joyful heart for a life well lived. - Posted by: Len & Irene Gendre (Bissett friend) on: Dec 20, 2014

  • Though Lil lived a long life, it is still sad to see the end of an era. No doubt her absence will be felt for some time but her memory will live on. Our heartfelt sympathy and love to all the family. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." Faye and Marlene Hogue - Posted by: Faye Hogue Ormsby and Marlene (Hogue) Oussoren (longtime Bissett friends ) on: Dec 18, 2014

  • Remembering our times in Bissett with fondness. Condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Howard and Carol Bjornsson (friends) on: Dec 18, 2014

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