COLETTE BESSERER

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COLETTE BESSERER Colette passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital on Thursday, July 18, 2002, peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 43 years. Colette leaves to cherish her memory her mother Alice Besserer (nee Paquette) daughters, Karen and Sharon; and dear friend and loving companion Ruth Charlebois, all at home in Winnipeg. She will also be lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters in Ontario, Vivian OBumsawin (Vince) of Dowling, Danny (Louise), Andrew (Judy), Carol Deslauriers (Ron) and Joann Nerpin (Jim), all of Onaping, Michael and Colleen (Luc) Morissett of Ottawa; sister-in-law Caroline of Garson, ON; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Gordon Besserer; and brothers, Richard and Norman. Colette was dedicated to her career as a member of The Canadian Armed Forces since 1983, serving duty in Pettawawa, Ottawa and Cold Lake, AB. Most recently, Colette was a proud and respected member of the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry in Winnipeg, where she served as Master Corporal since 1998, and just recently had returned from a six month peacekeeping tour of duty in Bosnia. During her term with the Armed Forces, Colette was admired and commended for her financial expertise and excellence in all she was assigned to do. She left behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends. The nurturing and loving manner in which she raised her two girls make it quite obvious that they were and always will be the love of her life. Colette will always be remembered for her fun loving nature and infectious smile. She entertained us like a trooper with colourful language. She was a genuine true friend to all who had the privilege of knowing her. The neighbourhood will not be the same without her. She was truly loved and will be missed. Colettes funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. (1400 hours) in the 17th Wing Community Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Whytewold Road and Silver Avenue. The service will conclude at the church, with cremation to follow. Donations in Colettes memory may be made to the Palliative Care Group, St. Boniface General Hospital, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2002