ROSE LECLAIR

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ROSE LECLAIR

Rose Leclair, 80, of Headingley, passed away peacefully at Grace Hospice on November 15, 2023. After a long and valiant battle with cancer, Rose had her beloved husband Leo Leclair, and her loving family, by her side.



Rose was born to the late Merle Davies in Roseisle, Manitoba on October 4, 1943. She was raised in Carman and attended Carman High School.



Rose married Leo Leclair on July 27, 1963, in Carman. After moving to the Winnipeg area, they raised four children in Headingley where they lived for over 40 years in a house on Manitoba Street.



Rose was lovingly devoted to her family as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was the heartbeat of the home and always shared pure and unconditional love.



Rose was always kind, caring and compassionate toward others. She was known to strike up friendly conversations with strangers at the grocery store. She was positive and warm and had many friends. She also had some very special friends who she stayed committed to and in touch with for many years.



Rose was an active member of the community, and was always ready to help out, volunteer and contribute to a local cause. She worked at the Headingley Post Office on McIntosh Road.



Rose spent many years going camping at Stephenfield with Leo and her kids, as well as relatives and friends. She also travelled with Leo to many destinations and countries around the world while Leo worked for Air Canada. Rose had such zest for life.



Rose was always active in her children and grandchildren’s lives and would glow with pride when she was able to celebrate their achievements. She was always there at school plays, baton or tap-dancing lessons, cadets, gymnastics competitions, baseball, volleyball, hockey games and watching racing at the track.



After leaving her home on Manitoba Street, Rose and Leo lived at Heartland Estates, also in Headingley, and then at Sturgeon Creek Residences in Winnipeg. She loved participating in the social activities in both residences and was adored by all.



Rose is survived by her husband Leo Leclair, as well as their four children; Debbie, Bev, Lisa and Ray, their seven grandchildren; Ryan, Brittany, Ricky, Chad, Corey, Lee, and Ally, and their one great-grandson, Morrison.



The funeral will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home at 4000 Portage Avenue in Winnipeg on Monday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m. Rose will be interred at the Holy Trinity Cemetery in Headingley at a later date.



The family would like to thank all the staff at Sturgeon Creek Residences, CancerCare, Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care Unit, and the Grace Hospice.



In lieu of flowers donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba in Rose’s name.

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home

204-885-9715

Tribute Link: www.chapellawn.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2023, Nov 18, 2023