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CHARLES EDOUARD LACROIX (CHARLIE)
Date of Passing: Jan 03, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHARLES EDOUARD LACROIX (CHARLIE) Peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre, surrounded by his loving family, our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Charlie Lacroix passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Charlie, the fifth child of a family of nine children, was born in Iles-des-Chênes to Avila and Josephine (Jolicoeur) Lacroix. He resided most of his life in Winnipeg with his wife, Rhea Dufault, who passed away on January 7, 1999. He was blessed with two children, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Charlie was a veteran in the Second World War from June 2, 1943 to March 6, 1946. Upon his return home, he began his career as a locomotive engineer for the Canadian National Railway from July 15, 1947 to May 3, 1985. Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Pauline (Robert Carriere) and their children, Daniel, Paul, Nicole (Todd Gregoire), Rachelle (Darcy Catellier), Robert Jr., and Michelle (Christopher Hartin); his son, Robert (Kim Panas) and their children, Michael, Matthew and Marc; his devoted great-grandchildren, who enjoyed visiting Grandpa / Pepère Charlie at Deer Lodge Centre: Kaylyn, Amber, Isabelle, Megan, Jasmine, Jayden, Angelica and Tristan. Charlie is also survived by his sisters, Angele Bourbonniere and Jeannine Einarson; his sisters and brothers-in-law: Rina (Romeo Blanchette), Therese Richard, Charles (Lucille) Dufault, Sr. Ida Dufault, Marcelle (Antoine Fréchette), Yvette (Robert Tytgat), Roland Dufault, Paul Dufault, Jocelyne Dufault Hodgert, Ann Lacroix and many nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to Dr. Hasdan and the staff at Tower 3 Deer Lodge Centre for their excellent loving care and understanding for "Papa Charlie" over the last five years. The family would like to especially thank them for all their support and encouragement in the last three days of his life. Also special thanks to Dad's devoted sister, Tante Angele, for her weekly visits to see her brother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to T3 Special Care Unit, Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Paroisse des Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens, 289 Dussault Ave., Winnipeg on Saturday, January 12, with Fr. Isaie Blanchette, O.M.I. presiding. "Lest we forget" "Souvenons-nous" DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2013
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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love u - Posted by: meg (great grand child) on: May 21, 2013
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Dear Charlie, You always were my "Beloved Hero of D-Day", and you will forever be, for all Eternity! Missing your funeral because of a blizzard was heartbreaking, as was with so many other relatives and friends. God Bless you for your generous help to so many people! With my prayerful remembrance, Ida - Posted by: Ida Dufault (Sister-In-Law) on: Jan 16, 2013
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We will never forget all the fun times in Petersfield! The kids still talk about all the good times they had at mon oncle Charlie and ma tante Rhea's cottage. Thank-you for all the wonderful memories! All our love and prayers! - Posted by: Therese Richard and family (Sister-In-Law) on: Jan 12, 2013
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We will always remember how willing Charlie was to help family, in-laws included! He was always so generous to everyone! We sure had good times in Petersfield with the whole family.....memories we will cherish forever! We send our love and prayers to the whole Lacroix family. You are all in our hearts! Love you all! - Posted by: Yvette & Robert Tytgat and family (Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law) on: Jan 12, 2013
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Our condolences to Pauline, Bobby, "Tante Angele" and all the extended family. Your father was a hero. I remember so many great times at the cottage. My mother adored Charlie. - Posted by: Rachel (Guay) Hallson (cousin ) on: Jan 10, 2013
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My sincere sympathy to Bob and Kim, Pauline and Robert and families. God bless you all. - Posted by: Lotetta Panas (Kim and Bobs aunt) on: Jan 10, 2013
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We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Wayne and Joanie English (friends of Bob, Kim and family) on: Jan 10, 2013
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Sincere condolences to the Lacroix family. The Act of Remembrance; “They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them. “Into your hands O Lord we commend our Comrade Charles Lacroix. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of eternal peace.” Thank you Charlie for your honourable military service to our great country. (The Canadian Vietnam Veterans Association) - Posted by: Paul Dufault (Brother in Law) on: Jan 10, 2013
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On behalf of Todd, Elizabeth, Megan + Shaun Panas; Our deepest and sincere sympathy go out to you, Bob, Pauline, Robert and the families on your loss of Charlie. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you during these difficult times. Please cherish the wonderful memories and celebrate life together! - Posted by: Todd and Elizabeth Panas (Brother and Sister In-Law to Kim Lacroix) on: Jan 09, 2013
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We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Pat and Frank Weiss (friends of Kim and Bob) on: Jan 09, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Dennis and Kathy Wallace (Friends of Bob/Kim) on: Jan 09, 2013
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It is always hard to lose a parent, so sorry for your loss. Sending comfort to you and your family. - Posted by: Greg and Lauren Heiy (Friends of Kim and Bob) on: Jan 09, 2013
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Your final Train ride has departed. Always be in our hearts. Ta petite fille oxox - Posted by: Michelle Hartin (Grand Daughter) on: Jan 09, 2013
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Tears fill my eyes to hear this news. My Uncle Charlie was a WWII hero and rightfully honoured by a town in France that welcomed his whole family in the 70's to commemorate him and his heroic efforts. The town searched long to find out the name of their unsung hero. He was a motorcycle soldier with flowers in the mesh of his helmet riding in to let them know this awful war they all endured had finally ended. My childhood memories are full of good times at his family cabin in Petersfield where we were all welcomed and treated like royalty, in my memories at least. I went looking for this cabin of good memories last summer and found Rob still lives right next door with his family and the next generation, with the old beloved cabin still there. I loved my Uncle Charlie and he will always be a hero to me. Pauline, Rob and families, I know the pain loss brings and wish I could be there to share in the stories I am sure will be shared and the laughs such stories are also sure to bring. Uncle Charlie was a character and his life comes with good stories to share. My thoughts and prayers are with you all including our tante Angele. She is a very good little sister and Aunt who has helped us all with the passing of her siblings. Another hero in our family. Godspeed to you all. - Posted by: Diane Chopek (Niece) on: Jan 09, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bob/Kim and family at this time. RIP.... - Posted by: Rick / Alice McRae (Friends with Bob / Kim ) on: Jan 09, 2013
