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WILLIAM DESROCHERS
Date of Passing: Aug 08, 2016
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WILLIAM (BILL) DESROCHERS Passed away at the Victoria Hospital on Monday, August 8, 2016, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 86 years. Bill was predeceased by his parents, his son Bob and his sister Helene (Rudy). He is lovingly remembered by his soulmate and companion of 45 years Diane Plante; his sons Gilbert (Sandi) of Langley, BC and Guy (Shirley Mae) of Saskatoon, SK; his grandchildren Angela, Robert, Chantelle (Tasha), Tamara (Dean) and Alexis (Jody); his great-grandchildren Lindsey, Haley, Lucus, Sawyer, Levi, Mya, Josephine and Braxton. He is also survived by his sister Sr. Rose, Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, as well as Diane's sister Linda (Brian) and their son Blair. Bill went to Provencher School, then worked for Nolan and Hunter as well as Brinks for over 35 years. He really enjoyed working there. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors and staff at Victoria Hospital for the excellent care given. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, at the Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons Street. Donations may be made to the Diabetic Society of Winnipeg, 200 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6 or to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Desjardins 204-233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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So sorry to read of Bill's passing. Long time relationship as I worked along side Bill welding at Nolin and Hunter. Billy was our best man at our wedding in 1961. Many fond memories and sorry we drifted apart these last few years. Rest in peace my freind. Gordon & June Bell - Posted by: Gordon & June Bell (freind) on: Aug 16, 2016
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So sorry to hear about Billy. Worked with that man for years at Brinks. He was always a great guy and was missed when he retired. There are just so many stories to tell but none in public.. say the least we always came out laughing.. RIP William. - Posted by: Jim and Deb Hazell (Co-worker) on: Aug 16, 2016
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Dear Diane and Family, Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved "Billy". I was very fortunate to have known him for most of my life, from when he worked for my Dad at Nolin & Hunter Wire Works. There, Billy always paid a lot of attention to this "kid" that always seemed to pop up just to ask a lot of questions and make a pest of himself, but he never made me feel as if I was bothering him. This great friendship continued throughout the years when he worked with Brinks and picked up the cash at my place of employed and we always had a great rapport. He became a very special friend throughout these many many years Since I moved to Victoria I have only met him a few times, but those were special times but throughout the years, Rose always kept me apprised on what Billy was up to. May all your very happy memories sustain you during this difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Don Nolin - Victoria, BC - Posted by: Don Nolin (Friend) on: Aug 13, 2016
