MARGUERITE PAINCHAUD (PRUD'HOMME)

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MARGUERITE PAINCHAUD (nee PRUD'HOMME) June 12, 1921 May 31, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Marguerite Painchaud on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Foyer Valade at 90 years of age. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Roland/Rolly (Mika) Painchaud, Yvonne (Francis) Fontaine, Diane (Rhéal) Painchaud, Monique (Robert) Fontaine, Aline (Greg) Harding, and Cécile (François) Gratton as well as 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Lucien, son Louis and daughter-in-law Pat. Marguerite was born, raised and educated in St. Boniface. Maman was very caring and active in the community of St. Boniface and in the Deaf Community of Manitoba. She was an artist, extremely creative and supported cultural events. She was strong in her faith and participated in various religious activities as a devoted member of the Catholic Women's League. She raised seven children and left them with the gifts of curiosity, constant learning and caring for others. She will be greatly missed. We love and thank her for devoting her life to us. Au revoir Maman. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Foyer Valade for the care and compassion given to Maman during her time there. Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass celebrating Marguerite's life will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the St. Boniface Cathedral, 190 avenue de la Cathedrale. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marguerite can be made to the Bethania Mennonite Memorial Foundation (For Deaf Center), 1045 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2K 3S7 The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 02, 2012