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RODGER DHOORE
Born: Jul 12, 1942
Date of Passing: Aug 01, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRODGER D'HOORE Sonya and Maxine said their final goodbyes to their gentle, loving Dad on August 1, 2012, having been at his side through the very short time he was in St. Boniface Hospital Intensive Care and Palliative Care Units after he was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Rodger George Joseph D'Hoore was born July 12, 1942, at home on his parents' farm near Somerset, Manitoba. He was the third child and the only son of Camiel D'Hoore (1912-1985) and Isabelle Labossière (1922-1986). He was the third generation of the D'Hoore family to farm near Somerset. He married Pauline, the mother of his children in 1966, and they moved to Thompson in 1967, where he worked for Inco and enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing. As a young man, his interests were curling and hunting, he loved dancing to rock'n'roll and learned how to do it well from his sister Léa (1941-2009). He amassed a significant number of comic books, buying one every Saturday night after the show. He was addicted to sci-fi novels and spent hours with his nose in a book. He had a close relationship with Joseph Boulet, his children's grandfather. At 55, he retired from Inco and moved to Winnipeg where his jobs' included running errands for anyone who needed things done, reading the newspaper from first page to last, watching movies, spending some time each month at Somerset, visiting with his friend, Frank, having coffee at Wes's, catching up on the farm scene with JR, who took over the D'Hoore farm, delivering hard-to-locate or on-sale' items for Maurice and Ilene, and most importantly, never forgetting the doughnuts. The highlight of his weekdays when he was in the city, was to meet with his friends at the Red Top and share opinions about the state of the world, while Jennifer kept the coffee coming. His amazing interest in world events lasted until the very end as did his sense of humour. The efforts made at St. Boniface Hospital to save his life could not have been better. The team of doctors, specialists, technicians and nurses spared no effort in giving him the best care available, while including his family every step of the way. Rodger expressed his regret at not having been able to thank the Roman Catholic Hospital Chaplain more fully for his availability and his prayers. Rodger had no way of knowing he would so soon be following his godmother Angêle Labossière Deschênes and his uncle Camille VandeSpiegle to their final rest. His relationship with Kathy, Laurie, Yvonne, Darlene and JR was closer than most, for an uncle, as he shared Reveillon with them every year when he moved to Winnipeg and he met with Kevin for coffee when schedules allowed. His parting message was Take care of each other ; it was an echo of his parents Isabelle and Camiel's philosophy of life. A graveside service will be held at the Somerset Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday August 7, 2012. Condolences may be sent to www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 04, 2012
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Roger let us stay at his place when we first moved up to Thompson. He was a great guy to have as a friend. Don - Posted by: Don Melnyk (Friend) on: Dec 17, 2016
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It's now 5 months we've been missing you with all our hearts. It helps a great deal to read the tributes and memories your friends have posted and we know your memory in their hearts is precious. You were right "Einstein doesn't know a darn thing about TIME". Love forever. - Posted by: Ilene and Maurice (family) on: Jan 20, 2013
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I met Roger at the Red Top and found him to be such a pleasant and sensible man. I have not been there for a long time and I was shocked and dismayed to see in the Free Press that he is gone. My condolences to his family and especially his two daughters. I know he thought the world of them and was a very caring dad. Roger will be missed. - Posted by: Shirley Hain (friend from the Red Top) on: Aug 09, 2012
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My sincere condolences to the family. Rodger was a true friend. - Posted by: PeterSawchuk (Red Top friend) on: Aug 07, 2012
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Next coffee is on me! Roger it's my pleasure to have known you. We had many laughs together and your knowledge was endless. I'll see you along the way "Too Tall". God Bless You brother. - Posted by: Paul Lagimodiere (Freind (Red Top )) on: Aug 07, 2012
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Our deepest sympathies, Sonya, Maxime, Pauline Randy - Posted by: Roger & Angie Perron () on: Aug 06, 2012
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You always knew when Rodger entered the room. You could hear his strong and contagious laughter. Rodger was always a happy man and he shared that with everyone he came upon. Will always remeber that of him. Rest well Rodger. - Posted by: Norman Van De Spiegle (Cousin) on: Aug 05, 2012
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Just having Rodger as a friend was great we wood go out cutting wood with myself, Jim Buloch, and Rodger to supply our woodstoves over the winter months and Rodger was always helping me if it wasn't one thing it was another i'm sorry i couldn't tell him in person how good he was. Hope your in a better place now Rodger save a seat when its my turn we will catch up. - Posted by: Dan Cogle (Friend ) on: Aug 05, 2012
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS - Posted by: MARGE THEVENOT (FAMILY FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS) on: Aug 05, 2012
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Roger's passing is a sorrowful blow falling on the heals of the passing of his dear Aunt Angele and my dear brother and his Uncle Camille Van De Spiegle. Condoleces to all. My regrets at not being able to attend the burial of dear Roger, however, my prayers are with his immediate family and with his sister, Ilene and Maurice and their children, his Aunts Ellie and Denise, Uncles Andre and Adelard, and his many cousins. May God be with you in your loss. Love to all, Julie. In Sympathy and Friendship No one can begin to know exactly how you feel Except to know that sorrow such as yours is deep and real-- But if you need some comfort to see you through, Just know how much you're care for by The Lord and all those who think of you. - Posted by: Julia Van De Spiegle (Sister to his Uncle Camille Van De Spiegle, dear nephew of my sister-in-law, Ellie Van De Spiegle (n) on: Aug 05, 2012
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My deepest sympathy to the D'Hoore - Thevenot - Labossiere families at this time. My thoughts are with each and every one of you. May our God grant you Peace & Understanding, and, yes, take care of each other - always. Rodger will not be forgotten. - Posted by: Linda (Clemis) Ritchie (school classmate and very longtime friend) on: Aug 04, 2012
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Our deepest Sympathy, Sonya, Maxine, Ilene, Maurice & family. Kevin,Kathy & girls. lOVE Aunty Ellie,Rick, Debbie, Ron, Norman (Janice) and families From Ellie, Rick, Debbie, Ron, Norman, (Janice) & FAMILIES - Posted by: Ellie Van De Spiegle (Aunt) on: Aug 04, 2012
