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GENE GEORGE DESJARLAIS (HAPPY JACK)
Date of Passing: Jun 30, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGENE GEORGE DESJARLAIS (HAPPY JACK) It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gene Desjarlais, on June 30, 2014, at Ste. Anne Hospital, at the age of 77 Years. He was predeceased by his parents Jean and Eva Desjarlais, and siblings, Edward, Gerald, Lorraine, Frederick, Ronald and Doreen. Left to cherish his memory are wife Alice Pagee, and her children, Garry, Bonny and her son Michael and his daughter Danielle, Terry and his daughters Kelly and Bailey. Also left are Gene's son Darryl [Wendy] and granddaughters Laufey and Lexie. He also leaves siblings Irene, Harold, Shirley, Esther, George, Connie and Anne, and their spouses and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Gene was born in Oak Point, MB, on September 26, 1936. He was the 7th of 14 children, and as fate would have it he was the 7th to leave us. He spent his childhood on the family farm in Oak Point. He left the farm in his early teens to forge his path in life. He traveled around working on farms and other various jobs, until he started his career as a butcher in Winnipeg. He spent over 40 years as a butcher at various packing plants, most notably Custom Abbatoire and Jack Forgan, until he retired at the age of 62. He was an outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved working on cars, both his own and whoever asked for help. Two of his other favorite pass times where playing Bingo, and cards with family and friends. In 1991 he built his dream home outside of Ste. Anne, MB, where he enjoyed raising his chickens, turkeys and pigs. He spent many years working with Alice on their numerous gardens, and maintaining their 5 acres. Gene was blessed to have Alice by his side caring for him, which allowed him to remain in his home until his passing. A celebration of Gene's life will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. The family would like to thank friends Claude Perrin and Dave Casson for helping Alice get Gene to his many appointments. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Gene's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Society. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2014
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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I have been blessed to have had such a wonderful man in my life. I admired him so much for the way he lived, loved, and laughed. It was so nice to see him with Mom and Dad in their final picture together. Thank you so much for all of the amazing memories. I will truly miss you Uncle Jack - Posted by: Brian McDougall (Nephew) on: Jul 10, 2014
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Auntie Alice and family, Darryl and family, my deepest sympathies to all of you. I remember all the good and fun times we had playing cards at Aunties or gramma Tillies. We would play for hours or until Jack or Auntie would end up winning.And my gramma would say .you should of quit while you were ahead(lots of great times)Also going to bingo you new when jack was there.The bigger the pot the louder he yelled bingo. There was no way the caller was going to call another number, he made sure they heard him. I am going to miss you REST IN PEACE uncle Jack Love Ron - Posted by: Ron Hartog () on: Jul 05, 2014
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Darryl and Alice, our hearts and thoughts go out to all who have shared in creating memories with Uncle Jack. His wonderful traits live on through you Darryl. Our deepest sympathies to you and yours. - Posted by: Sandy Goodall (Niece/cousin to Darryl) on: Jul 04, 2014
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We both want to send our deepest sympathies to all the Families and to my Son Darryl and his family and to Alice and her family.... - Posted by: Ron & Lil Walraven (nee Harris) (Mother of Darryl) on: Jul 04, 2014
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I send my deepest sympathies to Darryl and Alice. Uncle Jack was a big part of my life when we were at the farm. - Posted by: Eva Schurko re:McDougall (Niece) on: Jul 03, 2014
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Uncle Jack Thank you for all the wonderful times we have shared over the years along with the fatherly advise you passed along to me.Pride and honesty as you taught me will carry on through myself and my children. Rest in Peace Uncle Love Larry - Posted by: Larry Desjarlais (Nephew) on: Jul 03, 2014
