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GERALDINE RICHARD
Date of Passing: Dec 29, 2020
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GERALDINE RICHARD
She is and will always be greatly missed by her husband, Ulysse, daughters, Bernadette (Bruce), Paula, and her son, Yvan (Tracy). Also her treasured grandchildren, Brittany (Scott), Jesse (Ashley), Cody (Sabrina), Mya and Rhyse. She was also blessed with a great-granddaughter Arya. She will also be missed by her brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and many, many close friends.
She was predeceased by her mother in 1978, her father in 2011, her father-in-law in 1981 and mother-in-law 1999.
I, Ulysse Richard, her husband of 55 years (November 6, 1965) and best friends of 61 years would like to tell you about this amazing lady whom I fell in love with on our first date on January 29, 1960 when she was almost 15 years old.
Her name is Geraldine Lynn Mack. She was born March 8, 1945 and adopted by Valentine and Adeline Mack. She was raised in Cabot, MB and at 14 years of age, started attending grade 9 at St. Francois Xavier high school.
Gerry and I spent every weekend together. As I was older by three and one half years, I had to find work, so in 1963 I became an electrician apprentice while she attended St. Paul's Collegiate in Elie, MB.
Many times we talked about getting married sooner rather than later. Christmas 1964, I had saved enough money to buy an engagement ring.
We got married on November 6, 1965 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Winnipeg. We took our honeymoon two years later. A trip to Expo '67 in Montreal, Quebec.
In March 1968, I got my journeymen license. This amazing lady stood by me every day for the rest of our lives. May 1968, we decided it was time to have a baby. Our first daughter, Bernadette was born on February 12, 1969. At the time we were caretaking an eight suite apartment building... well Gerry did most of it and looked after Bernadette while I was working.
1971 came along and we're expecting our second baby. We decided I should start my own business, so I wrote my exam and bought our first house in June of that year.
Paula came along in August, and soon after I had to go to work up north in Thompson. While I was away, Gerry secretly started moving things on her own while also looking after the girls. She had help from her parents and neighbours. Not once did she complain about anything.
1974 saw us on another adventure. A move to Elie, MB. In 1975, our third child was born... A boy... Yvan Renaud.
In the years to come, we spent many hours in hockey rinks for skating and hockey. We travelled many times for hockey all over Manitoba and Saskatchewan, North Dakota and eventually Lake Placid.
In 1982, Gerry became an education assistant working for the White Horse Plains School Division, then worked at St. Charles Academy. She moved on and became an E.A. at Homewood Colony for 12 years. She was very well respected by all students and parents alike. She so enjoyed the many Christmas concerts, BBQ's and was always called Mrs. R by all on the colony.
In 1975, Gerry took her first trip to Hawaii and it soon became our favourite hotspot. Twelve trips in total! These trips included many firsts for Gerry: visit to Pearl Harbor, her first dinner cruise, island hopping by plane, island tour in a helicopter with no doors, a hike up Diamond Head and back down, whale watching and a submarine ride!
In 2002, Gerry visited Yellowknife for three and a half weeks while Ulysse was working out there. She wasn't worried about exploring on her own, taking in garage sales, swimming and meeting a medivac nurse from England who she remained friends with.
Our last big trip was in 2015... a trip to Yellowknife; we drove the Dempster Highway from Dawson City to Inuvik, stopping in B.C. to visit friends and relatives. Sixty days and 13,500 km. Gerry was completely amazed by all the tundra. Gerry's favourite expression... "WOW".
Gerry was respected by all. She never once wanted to be front and center, but chose to remain in the background for everything.
During Ulysse's heart bypasses in 1991 and 2013, Gerry never missed a day of seeing him in the hospital.
When she was in trouble with something, she would always say "Ulysse help me". This time I could not help her. Her last words to me were "I love you".
Thank you to all the family, friends, and caregivers for your amazing support during Gerry's health struggles during the last year.
Our wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma was so giving and never had a mean bone in her body. We are so saddened by her death but we know she is no longer in pain.
"I'll love you forever, forever you'll be." (Robert Munsch).
A private family interment will be held on January 29, 2021, and a service will be held at a later date pending COVID restrictions.
For those who wish to sign the online
Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2021
Condolences & Memories (21 entries)
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She was super kind and caring , she taught me everything I know about cooking and baking . We planned when I was 18 we were going to go to Paris and see the Effile Tower and eat all the food . We all miss you Meme . ' Forever and always your grand baby i'll be ' I love you - Posted by: Mya Richard (Grandma ( Meme )) on: Feb 05, 2021
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Gerry Lynn was my close friend for over 50 years, my high school friend and roommate in Winnipeg, we had many good times and shared many stories. She was such a great lady, true friend, even when we were far apart we always kept in touch. What a lovely tribute you wrote Ulysse, Gerry would be so pleased. Ulysse , thank you for bringing her to the Yukon 5 years ago to see us and we got to spend some quality time together. She was so proud of her family and you Ulysse, and loved sharing her experiences. I remember and will keep this in my memory of Gerry waiting for me in the driveway when I came to visit her the last time I saw her. She was a gentle , caring, kind soul & I am fortunate to have had her as my friend. Will miss her dearly, RIP my dear friend. - Posted by: Anita Simpson (High school friend and roommate) on: Jan 15, 2021
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It saddens us to hear of this tremendous loss. We have had the pleasure to know Gerry for over 15 years as she was a dear client of ours at Total Wrapture. It went beyond her just getting to know her service providers, she genuinely went above to get to know our team as a whole and each of us individually. We would regularly exchange many stories and she had a great way of leaving you with her inspirational words. She loved to talk about her wonderful family and her adventures with us as she was so very proud and was also excited to listen to our stories and learn about our families also. Gerry was a kind soul who was always friendly and appreciative of the ladies who did her spa services. Her upbeat attitude and sunny spirit was always noticed and had brightened many of our days. The team at Total Wrapture sends out love and condolences to Gerry's family and we know just how much she will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Total Wrapture Medi Spa (Friends) on: Jan 13, 2021
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Our sincere condolences to you Ulysse and to your family. Gerri Lynne was a beautiful lady in so very many ways. - Posted by: Roger and Megan Poitras (friend) on: Jan 13, 2021
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Gerry and I met when she became my EA at a Colony school and she warmly welcomed me into her family. She was ever thoughtful, generous and open to life. We shared a love of travel and I so enjoyed her stories of northern polar bears, Hawaiian luaus and Maritime crafts. She was my matron-of-honor and a dear friend for close to forty years. Her caring, empathetic nature and deep love of family will remain with me. Our deepest sympathies, Ulysse and our prayers to give you and your family the strength to make it through the COVID restrictions that make this time even more difficult. - Posted by: Sheila and Randy Ross (friends) on: Jan 10, 2021
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Gerry and I have been friends for 35 years. She was a wonderful person, kind, positive and generous. She loved her family dearly, and was so proud of them all. We had some great times together, and while I will miss her terribly, I will cherish her friendship and love. Dave and I send condolences to her family at this sad time. You meant the world to her and she always spoke of you with a twinkle in her eye. May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Donna Meighen (friend) on: Jan 10, 2021
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I had the honor of saying she was the best teacher I ever had. I loved and respected her so much. N years later I got married and guess what she became the EA for all of my kids. She was a very special person so loved ❤ by everyone. Christmas concerts and barbecues will not be the same without her. RIP my dear friend. You will be missed. Love you. - Posted by: Liza Wipf (A dear friend ) on: Jan 10, 2021
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My condolences to the family. Paula always talked about her mom and dad how her dad is a avid Canadiens fan And her mom was a Corolado Avs fan oh boy I could imagine when the Avs played the Canadiens In a hockey who would win - Posted by: Meghan Espenell (Paula's friend ) on: Jan 10, 2021
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Our sincere condolences to Ulysse and family. Gerry Lynn will forever be my best friend. I will always hear her soft voice in my head saying, "Hi Colette" when we talked to each other in the evening. She would giggle when I would send her flowers. I always requested that the florist put a "GEM" in the floral arrangement. I always told her Gerry Lynn that's what you are "a Gem". I will love and miss you forever. Rest in peace my friend. ♥ - Posted by: Colette and Clarence Beaudin (Best Friend) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Gerry was a very kind soul and a wonderful parent and grandparent. To all the RICHARD family our condolences. - Posted by: Roger Gillis (Friend ) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Saddened to hear that Gerry's life was cut short... She was such a gentle lady and never had anything bad to say about anybody. Thanks Ulysse for the well written memories. You will surely miss her. Sending our love to Bernadette, Paula, Yvan & Tracy and your families... - Posted by: Gerry and Val Carignan (Friends) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Such a touching tribute. I will miss her smile and her kind, gentle spirit. So glad I was able to spend a lovely afternoon and lunch with her and other family the summer before COVID. Sending love and hugs to Ulysse and family. Cherish those sweet memories of Gerry. She was a lovely women. ❤️ Love; Gina - Posted by: Gina Paradis (Cousin) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Geraldine came into my life when she was hired at Peace Valley School, Homewood Colony. The moment we met I knew that she was a special person. Over the years we became like family sharing our wonderful life experiences. There are not enough words to describe her gift of empathy and understanding that she demonstrated to all who knew her. I miss her dearly and am very thankful for all the time we spent together. Sincerest condolences to Ulysse and her wonderful family. Angela Huot - Posted by: Angela Huot (Colleague and friend) on: Jan 09, 2021
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My sincerest condolences to the whole family. She was such a wonderful and sweet lady. I spent many days at the Richard home when they lived near my parents. I have many wonderful, fond memories of those days and enjoyed my time with the whole Richard family. She was a great neighbour and a great friend to me and my parents. - Posted by: Caroline Lachance (Family friend and previous neighbour) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Deepest condolences to you all. The Shuttleworth family. - Posted by: Pat Shuttleworth (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2021
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She was a very gentle lady. Always a smile on her face and asking how we are. We have known you folks a long time. Take care. - Posted by: Rob & Tracey Stephen (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Condolences to the family -I knew Gerry-Lynn all her life --A beautiful heart has gone to rest--Prayers to you all! - Posted by: Gail Jones (Friend of family ) on: Jan 09, 2021
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So sorry for your loss to all your family. May God bless each and everyone of you. What a great obit you wrote. Heart warming. Gerry would be proud. - Posted by: Barbara Baxter (friend) on: Jan 09, 2021
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Our condolences go out to the Richard Family. Gerry always met you with a smile and enjoyed a good chuckle. - Posted by: Raymond and Maureen McCaughan (Friends of the Family) on: Jan 09, 2021
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We will miss our many talks and laughs across the backyard fence. Such a wonderful neighbor. I (Joanne) will miss our close friendship, our many talks, and our painting classes. Gerry was a warm, loving lady and I will miss her so much. - Posted by: Joanne & Gerry Suski (Friend and neighbor ) on: Jan 09, 2021
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What a beautiful tribute to Gerry! So well written! And so true! She has left a wonderful legacy for her family and friends. In prayer and friendship, John & Carole Regnier - Posted by: Johnny & Carole Regnier (friends) on: Jan 09, 2021
