LORRAINE LEGAL

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LORRAINE LEGAL (née TRUDEAU) La famille de Lorraine Legal annonce par les présentes son décès le 12 janvier 2018 au Repos Jolys à Saint-Pierre-Jolys (MB). Prédécédée par son mari Louis, ses filles bébé Monique et Brigitte, son gendre Michel, ses soeurs Hilda et Germaine et ses frères Roland et Bertin, Lorraine laisse dans le deuil ses fils Bruno (Dorryce) et Maurice (Louise), ses filles Janine (Derek) et Monique, ses petits-enfants Geneviève (Liam), Benoît, Sylvie (Justin), Joël et Charity, sa soeur Carmelle et de nombreux beaux-frères et belles-soeurs. Le monde de Lorraine était centré sur la paroisse de Saint-Adolphe, où elle a passé la majeure partie de ses 90 ans. Née le 30 novembre 1927, Lorraine était la deuxième fille de Théodore Trudeau et Alexina Cormier d'Ile-des-Chênes. En 1951, elle a épousé Louis Legal; les jeunes mariés sont alors allés vivre au nord de Saint-Adolphe, où ils allaient passer la prochaine décennie avant d'emménager dans la première de trois maisons que Louis allait construire au village. Lorraine found her professional calling as a schoolteacher, first in St. Ambroise and, later, in St. Boniface and St. Adolphe. Her love of teaching went hand in hand with her abiding interest in art, music and theatre. Lorraine spent many years singing, not only at home but also in front of appreciative local audiences. As far as she was concerned, the hills truly were alive with the sound of music. Lorraine's other passion was communing with Mother Nature: she had botanical gardens both inside and outside of the house, with books and notes on all things green and growing. Tending her tropical plants and flower gardens gave her the peace of mind she sought, away from the troubles of the world. Lorraine will also be remembered for her humility, hard work, faith in God and gentle acceptance of the here and now that were constants in the life she shared for 62 years with her husband Louis. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Repos Jolys staff for the 10 years of compassionate care they provided Lorraine. The Funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held on January 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Adolphe Roman Catholic Church, to be preceded by a eulogy at 1:15 p.m. Donations are gratefully accepted by the Repos Jolys, 354 avenue Préfontaine, Saint-Pierre-Jolys, MB R0A 1V0. LECLAIRE BROTHERS 475 Provencher Blvd., in care of arrangements, 204-775-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2018