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JOSEPH ERNEST BERARD
Date of Passing: Jan 12, 2014
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JOSEPH ERNEST BERARD Joseph Ernest Berard was promoted to glory on Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Winnipeg after a very lengthy battle with advanced cancer at the age of 86 years. Joseph spent time in the navy as a young man. He was a structural steel welder for 37 years in the western provinces, and Ontario, along with work in the USA. On retirement, he spent 14 years volunteering at the Holy Cross Food Bank. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 47 years and was known as the "Bee Man" at the Norwood Legion. Joseph was predeceased by his daughter Suzanne (aged five), parents Gregoire and Bernadette Berard (nee Bousquet), brothers Andre (infancy), Armand, Leo, Fred and Jackie, sisters Lillian (infancy), Marie, Rita, Annette and Elizabeth. He is survived by wife Annie, brother Adrien, sisters Beatrice, Yvonne, and Lorraine. Also surviving are his children from his first marriage; Sally, Alain, Mary Lou, Janet, Greg, Maureen, Colleen, adopted grandchildren Sandra and Robert, and stepchildren Mario and Tony, along with all their respective families. Funeral service will be held at Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, on Friday, January 24 at 12:30 p.m. with interment to follow. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Palliative Care unit at the St. Boniface Hospital for the care and compassion given to Joseph while in their care. Donations may be made in memory of Joseph to Canadian Daily Mass, CancerCare Manitoba, or the Holy Cross Food Bank. E.J COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Jan 18, 2014
JOSEPH ERNEST BERARD Joseph Ernest Berard was promoted to glory on Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Winnipeg after a very lengthy battle with advanced cancer at the age of 86 years. Funeral service will be held at Coutu Funeral Home, 680 Archibald Street, Winnipeg, on Friday, January 24 at 12:30 p.m. with interment to follow. Donations may be made in memory of Joseph to Canadian Daily Mass, Cancer Care Manitoba, or the Holy Cross Food Bank. E.J COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086
Publish Date: Jan 15, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 18, 2014
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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joe will be missed. i knew joe from the holy cross foodbank for a long time and it will not be the same without him - Posted by: shirley oliver (no relation) on: Jan 24, 2014
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I just found out Sunday evening while on my way south. I am sad to hear of uncle joe's passing. My family and I wish to send our condolences to his family and kids. I wish I would have spent more time chatting with him. You are back home, rest in peace and God bless - Posted by: Ron Sabiston (Nephew) on: Jan 22, 2014
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I visited Joe and the beehive and saw the colony in action. We were neighbours for a while in Seven Sisters. It was good to see him. - Posted by: dave berard (nephew) on: Jan 20, 2014
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I will miss you Joe. We shared some special times being men, working with tools, sneaking a smoke and a beer and sharing stories. It's really sad that none of your children were allowed the privilege to wish you luck on the next leg of your journey. I hope they find peace and closure. God Bless mon ami - Posted by: Guy Kostello (Father in Law) on: Jan 20, 2014
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I Wish that I could have had a chance to say "Good-bye". But, it is what it is and we will miss you Dad. - Posted by: Colleen Lopez-Anhofer (Youngest daughter) on: Jan 20, 2014
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I remember seeing Joe at the food bank every week and it's going to be different with a another face at the food bank and the food bank is losing lots of its volunteers. r.i.p. joe - Posted by: Shawn Oliver (No relation ) on: Jan 18, 2014
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Growing up with my Dad he taught me a lot of things ....Stay strong...BE happy... Make choices that are best for me....Because of these words, I Have the most amazing wife, awesome kids...and a good job...Thank you Dad for raising me with a stern voice ....strong words ...and straight to the point advice....I will miss you... - Posted by: Robert Berard (Son) on: Jan 15, 2014
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My condolences to Joe's children. You are in my heart. Rest in peace Joe. - Posted by: Marcelle Beauchemin (in-law) on: Jan 15, 2014