GEORGES ST. HILAIRE

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GEORGES ST. HILAIRE December 27, 1928 - September 28, 2017 Surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his daughter's home, Georges went to meet his creator on September 28, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Georges was predeceased by his wife, Rita (née Dumesnil); his granddaughter Roxanne; his parents Adélard and Dorothée; his parents-in-law, Louis-Edouard and Lucienne; brothers Albert, Edmond, Roger, and Lucien (Fils); sisters Irène and Simone; and by his in-laws, Raymond Dupuis, Fernand Gervais, and Esther St. Hilaire. Left to cherish his memory are his seven children: Gérald (Marj); Michel (Christine); Édith Chartier (Noël); Luc (Shawna); Bernard (Karis); Norman (Marnie); and Elaine Moreau (Don); 16 grandchildren: Chantal, René, Marc, Nadine, Riley, Kristin, Chelsey, Jared, Meagan, Kristi, Kyler, Colin, Charlie, Colton, Paul and Jessica; and 12 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his brothers, Paul and Marcel (Yvette); his sisters, Denise Gervais, Pauline Gervais (Gilbert), Madeleine Dupuis, Janine St. Hilaire (Tex) and Léonne Van Walleghem (Wayne); his in-laws, Laurette, Peggy, Claudette and Agnes St. Hilaire; and the Dumesnil family, Adrien, Sr. Léonne, and Richard (Lorraine). Dad grew up in St. Pierre, Manitoba. On October 4, 1952, he married the love of his life, Rita Dumesnil. Together, they settled down in Aubigny in 1958 and raised seven children. He worked as a carpenter while maintaining a farm and working the fields. He loved politics, was well-read and was a person of service. He dedicated 17 years of his life as counsellor for the Municipality of Morris, sat on the Board of Directors for Caisse populaire d'Aubigny and was also a school trustee. He was a devoted family man and cherished every moment spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family always came first. He was a supportive father and a positive influence to all his family. The family wishes to thank all those who supported them during these difficult times. A special thank you to Aunt Léonne and Uncle Wayne for their daily love and support. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to all the nurses of the Palliative Community Home Program, Dr. K. Kiani, Dr. Isabelle Paquin, and the wonderful home care workers, Ken and Daniella. Dad, you fought a good fight and have earned your rest. We will miss you dearly and keep your memory close to our hearts. À ton côté jusqu'au dernier pas. Adieu cher Dad. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Ste. Agathe Church in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, Father Marcel Carrière celebrant. A private family interment will be held in Aubigny. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, 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 Sep 30, 2017