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GERTRUDE MARIE LAMONTAGNE (HAMELIN)

Born: Sep 09, 1929

Date of Passing: Jan 22, 2015

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GERTRUDE MARIE LAMONTAGNE (nee HAMELIN) September 9, 1929 January 22, 2015 After a lengthy illness Gertie passed away with her family at her side. She leaves to mourn her devoted husband of 62 years, Albert; children Ron (Suzanne), Roger, Linda Fontaine (Rolly) and Diane Payette (Charlie); ten grandchildren; seventeen great- grandchildren; brothers Laurel Hamelin and Joe Shesternick and sister Hilda Trudeau. She was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Cecilia Hamelin and sister Leonie St. Laurent. Gertie graduated from Misericordia School of Nursing in 1950 and spent a great portion of her career at St. Boniface Hospital Emergency until her retirement in 1989. After retirement Gertie and Albert spent their time doing what they loved- racing harness horses across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Treherne Hospital for their care and kindness over the last couple of years. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service announcement will follow. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy #1 E at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2015

Condolences & Memories (31 entries)

  • Sending my sincerest condolences Al, Ron, Linda, Roger, Diane and families. Very sorry I could not attend the service. Sending hugs to all. Let your memories give you strength and help you heal. - Posted by: Keri Waterman () on: Feb 16, 2015

  • So many memories were made through the years .. many in Holland with you Al, Gertie and my parents. They spent many summers there training. May you know that all of us horsemen are here for you.. prayers and hugs.. - Posted by: The A.W. Grundy Family,, (Jayne Grundy Kornelsen & family) () on: Feb 09, 2015

  • Our deepest sympathy to Roger, Diane and their families. - Posted by: Danny & Cindy Petric () on: Jan 29, 2015

  • Deepest Sympathy to the family from all the Dryden Family. - Posted by: Dryden Family (Friends) on: Jan 29, 2015

  • I am so glad I got home this summer and saw Gerti with Al this summer at Killarney. I always thought of you as family - part of our racing family. All my love Sharon and the Wallace from Dauphin - Posted by: Sharon Wallace-Storm (Jimmy Wallace's Daughter - Racing) on: Jan 29, 2015

  • Our deepest sympathy to you Linda, Roland and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Roger and Yvonne Fontaine Godard (sister in law to Linda Fontaine) on: Jan 28, 2015

  • Had many laughs with her on fair circuit in man. Sang the french song from Lucille Star at Emo. How she loved it <3 - Posted by: Isaac Betty Tougas and family (harness racing together so sorry for your loss) on: Jan 28, 2015

  • Our deepest sympathy to Al and family, she will be missed by all! So many great memories have been made from all the years we have known her! Even in her retirement years she was a nurse to all the horsemen and their family thru out her years around the track! Love you!! - Posted by: Albert and Carmelle Giesbrecht and family () on: Jan 27, 2015

  • So sorry for your loss. She was an awesome lady and I enjoyed spending time with her and Albert at the track. Prayers to you all! - Posted by: Monique Rapchuk (Friend) on: Jan 27, 2015

  • Sincere condolences to all the Lamontagne family. We have fond memories of many happy times together. - Posted by: Betty, David and Allan Shaw () on: Jan 27, 2015

  • Our sincere condolences to Albert and family. She will be missed by all who new her. We have many fond memories of Gertie. - Posted by: Darryl and Sherri mason (friends) on: Jan 27, 2015

  • Our sincere sympathy to you Al and your Family -- we will miss Gertie's presence at the races -- always enjoyed a little chat. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. - Posted by: Dave and Shirley Mooney (Friends from many years of Harnes Racing) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • My deepest sympathy to all the family, she will be missed by many people. I worked with Gert in emergency at St. Boniface Hospital she was a special friend and loved by many rest in peace - Posted by: Geraldine Beuckx (lafleur) (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Woods Family (Horse Racing Friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • I first met Gert as a junior nurse beginning work at St. Boniface Hospital in 1974. Gert was my head nurse on the night shift. While she struck me as strict then, I came to appreciate what high standards she expected of her staff, as my career progressed. Her warmth shone through at times, particularly when she was telling stories of her family. My sincere condolences to all those close to her. - Posted by: Jo-Anne (Desjardine) Montgomery (nurse colleague) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • My deepest sympathies to all of you from myself and the rest of the Bob Grundy family. We lost mom (Jean) this year too, so I understand what you're going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Kim Grundy () on: Jan 26, 2015

  • We will miss you Gertie! Lots of love to Albert and the rest of the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Marc and Ann Fillion (Racing Friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Our Condolences go out to you and your family. - Posted by: Guy and Irene Desrosiers (Friends with Ron and Suzanne) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Sincere condolences to Al and family. - Posted by: Mike,Heather and Trevor Williams (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Enjoyed racing with Gertie and Al in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Sorry to Al and Family for your loss. - Posted by: Marg. Homenuik (Harness Racing Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • We are going to miss Gertie at the races in the summer. She was a wonderful lady. - Posted by: Fred & Alice Gilbert (horse friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Deepest sympathy from Glenn and Jane Grainger. - Posted by: Glenn and Jane Grainger (friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • So sorry for your loss. Al and family - Posted by: Lloyd & Ina Cullen (friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Deepest sympathy goes out to all the family! Will miss seeing her sitting at the races in the shade and a cheery and smiley hello from her! - Posted by: Deanna and Cory (horse racing family) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Our condolences from our family. - Posted by: Shannon . Crump (friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Sincere sympathy to Gertie's family. I have many fond memories of Gertie. - Posted by: Margaret Brown (Racing friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Our most heartfelt sympathy to Albert, Linda and Rolly and Nicole and Kirk and children. We will miss that smile at the races. - Posted by: Richard Remillard and Val Emerson (horse racing friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • So sorry to hear of Gertie's passing, many years of racing Horses on the Man Great Western, AsD, and The Saskatchewan Circuit. Rest in Peace, Fr. Gary (Regina Sask.) - Posted by: Gary Flaman (Family Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Thinking of Diane, Charlie and the rest of the Lamontagne family. - Posted by: Carmelle and Alain Remillard (friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family - sorry to hear of your loss. - Posted by: Dave and Ruth Mutch (horse racing friends) on: Jan 26, 2015

  • Sorry for your loss Linda and Rolly. Thinking of you and your family. - Posted by: Fay Haywood Verschoore (Friend) on: Jan 26, 2015

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