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GABRIEL RITCHOT
Born: Nov 13, 1923
Date of Passing: Feb 06, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGABRIEL RITCHOT November 13, 1923 - February 6, 2012 Gabriel passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on February 6, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Irene, his children Louis (Debbie), Fern (Cindy), Claudette (Denis), and Yvonne (Don), 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by five brothers and five sisters, but is survived by his younger sister, Therese Desrosiers of Kelowna, BC. Gabriel was born and raised in Aubigny. In 1948, he married the love of his life, Irene Vermette. They bought a farm in Aubigny where they raised four children. Gabriel was an honest, hard-working and generous man who always gave selflessly. Family meant everything to him and he did all that he could to provide for them. That included juggling three jobs: farmer, mechanic and school bus driver. The couple remained in Aubigny until 1981. After many years of farming challenges and living through three Red River floods, they decided it was time to move to St. Norbert. Gabriel continued to work as a mechanic at Courcelles Bros. in Ste. Agathe until 1990. After retirement, he took up curling and enjoyed the sport for several years, playing two or three times a week. When his health no longer allowed him to play, he continued to enjoy the sport on TV. For the past 10 years, the Chalet in St. Norbert has been home. Gabriel made some very good friends there. His love of people drew him downstairs for coffee almost every day. There were many games of pool and shuffleboard. There were also countless hours of card games and pichnotte (croquinole) when family and friends dropped by for a visit. Gabriel was truly a good man who was known and loved by many and he will be greatly missed. A memorial for the immediate family only will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 10, 2012
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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A ma tante Irene et toute la famille, nous voulons exprimer nos sincere sympathies. J'ai beaucoup de belle memoire de mes visite avec Claudette chez la ferme a Aubigny. Nos priere sont avec vous. - Posted by: Brian et Monique Kryschuk (niece) on: Feb 10, 2012
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Tante Irene, nous sommes vraiment attristés d'entendre que oncle Gabriel nous a quittés. Enfin ses peines sont fini et il est a une bien meilleur place. Tous nos sympathies et bon courage a toi et toute la famille. - Posted by: Claude et Adèle Vermette (neveu et niece) on: Feb 10, 2012
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Matante Irene and immediate family. We were very sorry to hear about mon oncle`s death. My deepest sympathies go to all of you and my prayers are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Yvonne & Ivan McCleery ( ) on: Feb 10, 2012
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A toi, tante Irene et a ta grande famille, nos plus sinceres sympathies. Oncle Gabriel a vecu une pleine vie. et il est maintenant avec tous les siens. On partage votre grande peine et vous etes dans nos prieres. - Posted by: Monique St-Onge-Gauthier et Roland (niece/cousine) on: Feb 10, 2012
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Claudette, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for you! - Posted by: Loreen Coutts (Friend) on: Feb 10, 2012
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I was saddened when I heard of uncle Gabriel's passing. Though I have not had the pleasure to see him in awhile, I still recall him visiting us in La Salle, when mom and dad were busy raising their own family. May God bless your soul and comfort your family at this time. Love Normand. - Posted by: Normand Ritchot (Nephew) on: Feb 10, 2012
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On a été très peiné d'appendre que mon oncle Gabriel est parti pour une meilleure vie. À ma tante Irène et toute sa famille, on veut vous exprimer nos plus sincères sympathies. Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous tous en ces temps très difficiles. - Posted by: Gilbert et Lise Ruest (Niece) on: Feb 10, 2012
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