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ROSE MARIE PAULE GIRARD
Born: Apr 24, 1922
Date of Passing: Feb 18, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSE MARIE PAULE GIRARD
Sadly, Rose Girard (née Joubert) passed away peacefully on the morning of February 18, 2025, at ActionMarguerite St. Vital (Foyer Valade), Winnipeg, at the age of 102.
Rose was born at St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba, on April 24, 1922, the eighth of 11 children of François Xavier Joubert and Eléonore Laroche. She grew up on a dairy farm with her two sisters and eight brothers. After graduating from the local convent school, she went on to Normal School in Winnipeg to obtain her teacher’s certificate and began a career as a schoolteacher.
While she was at Normal School, some of her brothers were training for the army during the Second World War. It was through them that she caught Léopold (Paul) Girard's eye. They married at St-Pierre-Jolys on May 10, 1947. They settled in their first home on a farm just south of Elie, where their first three sons were born. In 1952, Paul left the farm to run a Minneapolis Moline Dealership in Elie while continuing to farm for several more years. The family moved into a small two-bedroom house with no bathroom. A daughter and three more sons eventually joined the family. In 1964, the family moved to a larger house, where Rose ran the Elie post office from their home.
Sadly, in 1972, Paul passed away at the too young age of 53, just shy of their 25th wedding anniversary. To support the family, Rose continued running the post office and restarted her teaching career until her retirement in 1987. One of her most significant accomplishments was raising the youngest four children on her own after Paul passed. Rose was very proud of her children, and family meant everything to her, along with her Catholic faith.
Rose was predeceased by her parents, all 10 siblings, daughter-in-law Barbara and one son, Alain. She is survived by her children, Guy (Barb, deceased), Roger (Yvonne), Luc (Dolores), Raynald (Cheryl), Ginette (Randy Schinkel), Mario (Darlene), and daughter-in-law Marlene (Alain's wife). Rose will be lovingly remembered by her children, 16 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and nothing frustrated her more in her later years than not being able to remember all their names.
Rose leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family, as well as faith, strength, and resilience. Her life touched many, and she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on May 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Elie.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at ActionMarguerite St-Vital (Foyer Valade) for their compassionate care and support.
In lieu of flowers and in her memory, we ask that you consider making a donation to the Alzheimer Society or Foyer Valade.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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My condolences to the Girard Family ♥️Mom, Memere was a wonderful woman and always made everyone feel welcome in her home. So many beautiful memories of times spent together. May she RIP. - Posted by: Angie (Family) on: May 02, 2025
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Je garde le souvenir d'une femme forte, souriante et aimante qui était très fière de ses enfants. Mes sympathies à toute la famille. - Posted by: Gabrielle Joubert (nièce) on: May 02, 2025
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Our sympathy goes out to passing of your mom. Enjoyed visiting with her when lived in Elie. Rest in peace Aunty Rose. - Posted by: Fernand girard (Family) on: Mar 11, 2025
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Mes souvenirs de tante Rose sont d’une personne qui était pleine de vie, aimait taquiner, aimait rire et faire rire; des traits qu’elle a conservée tout au long de sa vie. Mes prières et mes pensées sont avec la famille dans ces temps difficiles. - Posted by: Joseph Joubert (neveu) on: Mar 04, 2025
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My sincere sympathy on the passing of a very dear lady. She was part of my life through her family, as post mistress for Elie, member of the Blessed Sacrament, teacher in our schools and resident of the Cartier Manor. She was just everywhere, following her throughout her life. She was a pillar in our community. We will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. God bless you all. - Posted by: Jocelyne Godin (Friend) on: Mar 04, 2025
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N’ayant aucune parenté à Elie, Rose était notre tante à titre honoraire. Matante Rose avait toujours un mot gentil à nous dire quand on ramassait la poste pour mon père Reginald et lui, étant grand collectionneur de timbres appréciait énormément qu’elle l'avertisse quand une nouvelle édition de timbres apparaissait. Les partys de fête de Ginette étaient les meilleurs car elle avait le droit de jouer tous les disques rock & roll les plus récents de ses grands frères. Mes plus sincères sympathies à toute la famille Girard. - Posted by: Agnes Champagne (amis de la famille) on: Mar 04, 2025
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Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear mother. Tante Rose always had a great smile and sure loved to laugh; she will be missed by many. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous tous pendant ce temps de grande peine. xo - Posted by: Carmen (Lavack) & Léo Cloutier (niece) on: Mar 03, 2025
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Many days and nights spent at the Girard household, upstairs and basement. Sincère condolences to the family. - Posted by: Orval Bernardin (Friend of family) on: Mar 02, 2025
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Rose was a sincere and wonderful lady. As we grew up in Elie we were always welcomed in her home. I remember being a pre-teen and going to pickup the mail. She would open the counter, help me put it in a bag and send me on my way. Always so pleasant. Our sincere condolences to all the Girard family. Roger and Heather. - Posted by: Roger Gillis (Friend) on: Mar 02, 2025
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Always laughing, pleasant. - Posted by: Maria Wallack (very dear friend) on: Mar 01, 2025
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Nos sincères sympathies pour la perte de votre chère maman un membre de famille si précieuse. Nos prières et nos pensées sont avec vous et votre famille dans ces temps si douloureux. - Posted by: Dollard et Mariette (Gagné) Lachance (Cousine) on: Mar 01, 2025