ISABELLE HALBERT (GRATTON)

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ISABELLE HALBERT (nee GRATTON) October 25, 1942 February 25, 2014 It is with deep sadness that the family of Isabelle Halbert announces her passing at the Grace Hospital on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her loving mother Marie Marguerite Gratton and her close friend, Adèle Wess. She is survived by her sister, Jackie (Chris) Grzybowski, and brother, Frank (Cecile) Gratton as well as nieces Michelle (Terry McCormack) Grzybowski, Danielle Grzybowski, Kristine (Myles Aminot) Grzybowski, and Janelle Gratton; nephew, Colin Gratton; grand-nephews Liam and Benjamin McCormack. Isabelle was born on October 25, 1942 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Saint Boniface. Isabelle moved to Toronto where she spent her 20s. She then moved back to Winnipeg to be closer to her family, where she worked for the federal government until her retirement. Isabelle has always been an animal lover with a special place in her heart for horses which she passed on to her niece Michelle. She was very proud of all her nieces, nephew and grand-nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Catherine Place for their kindness. We would also like to thank the staff at Centre de Santé, especially Dr.Danais-Brown, as well as the staff at St. Boniface and Grace Hospitals for the care they provided to Isabelle. Funeral mass celebrating Isabelle's life will be held at St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, 820 Cottonwood Road, on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 01, 2014