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RENE ROLAND JOSEPH PREFONTAINE

Born: Nov 25, 1942

Date of Passing: Nov 04, 2015

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RENE ROLAND JOSEPH PREFONTAINE November 25, 1942 - November 4, 2015 With great sorrow Rene's family announces his passing after a very courageous battle with cancer. He leaves to mourn his wife of 39 years Lynn; his sons Ron and Corey; his daughters Darlene and Lori; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sisters and brothers; as well as in-laws. Rene loved to hunt and fish, playing his guitar and singing with his family. He worked many years in construction; the last three years were with Glenat Enterprises, a job which he enjoyed thanks to Marc and Mickey. He will be sadly missed by all who loved him, he is at peace now. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 for at the St. Charles Parish, 320 St. Charles Street with Father Michael Wollbaum officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9. LECLAIRE BROTHERS 475 Provencher Blvd. in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 07, 2015

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • I will always remember Rene's guitar playing and singing. His laugh was so contagious, anyone around him instictly new it was him. He will be missed by anyone who had the honor of meeting him, that made your life better, just for that. - Posted by: Wanda Prefontaine (X daughter in law) on: Nov 10, 2015

  • I'll always remember uncle Rene playing and Singing silver bells on the guitar at Christmas :)his sense of humour will be missed. Rest in Piece. - Posted by: Nancy Buchanan (Niece ) on: Nov 09, 2015

  • we are sending sincere condolences to the family ... everyone will miss his hearty laugh.... - Posted by: georgette Mccaughan (friend of the family ) on: Nov 08, 2015

  • Sorry for your loss. Prayers from our family to yours - Posted by: Brenda Budd (Friend ) on: Nov 08, 2015

  • sympathies to the PREFONTAINE Family - Posted by: Marcel Daignault (Family Friends ) on: Nov 07, 2015

  • Rene was a great guy, always enjoyed working with him and hearing stories about how he used to work with my dads uncle back in the day! Always very thoughtful. He will be missed. - Posted by: Tracy Bremner (Coworker ) on: Nov 07, 2015

  • Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Prefontaine Family ! So many good times with Rene' , always a smile and a laugh alone with a song with his guitar ! Strum On Rene' !!!! - Posted by: Ray and Maureen McCaughan ( Kelowna,BC.) (Friends of the Family) on: Nov 07, 2015

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