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NAPOLEON BOULET
Born: Jun 08, 1924
Date of Passing: Jul 01, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryNAPOLEON BOULET It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather on July 1, 2014 after a short illness. Napoleon was a loyal husband of 58 years to Madeleine Chatelain, deceased in 2009. He also leaves to mourn his daughters Colette, Michelle (Paul), Françoise, (predeceased), Lucette and Chantal; his sons, Gilles (Annie), Bernard (Monique), Guy, Marc and Richard, He was a wonderful grandpa to Salix (Geneviève), Paul-Emile (Lili-Marion), Jacques, Florence, Kalliane, Cedric, Dominique, Lee, Jake, Zack, Jennifer, Alexandria, Isabella; and great-grandpa to Justine, Mederic and Leonie. Napoleon was born June 8, 1924 in Dunrea, Manitoba and farmed for the better part of his active life after studying agronomy under the Trappists of Oka, Québec. During those years he defended French language education, spearheaded the construction of a new elementary school and presided over the Dunrea Credit Union; he sat on school boards, church committees and oversaw with his very closest friends a church choir that warmed the hearts of all, especially when he sounded his smooth tenor voice. Afterwards, moving to St-Boniface, he worked for the archdiocese as operations manager, singing in the church choir with his favourite organist of many years, his wife Madeleine. Ever the man to invent and build, he was instrumental in developing equitable housing for seniors and the younger socially challenged with his brothers of the Knights of Columbus, an organization to which he belonged throughout his life and which is dedicated to the realization of the works of God. Napoleon - Nap or Poleon as friends called him - loved to dance, converse and play rummy with whoever could enjoy life's strange twists. Equipped with a wry sense of humour he was a fine sparring partner at any time of the day or night. His family and friends will be at a loss for comic relief. The family held a viewing and prayer evening on July 2; funeral services shall be held at the St-Boniface Cathedral, Friday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Projet Renouveau de la Cathedrale, 190 avenue Cathedrale, Winnipeg, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 03, 2014
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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To all family Members of our uncle Napoleon, we offer our most sincere sympathies. He was in the life of my father, a great brother. I admire what he has done of his life. Elisabeth Lise Boulet and daughter Sarah et son Matthieu-Alexis - Posted by: Elisabeth Lise Boulet (Lucien Boulet 'Daughter, niece,,) on: Jul 04, 2014
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Our most heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends on the loss of a true gentleman. It was always a delight to see him in our dental clinic, such a wonderful man, always pleasant with something positive to share. We will miss him as we are sure many others will as well. We are sure the angels welcomed him with open arms into God's glorious kingdom. - Posted by: Dr. Zoltan & Janice Horvath (Dentist) on: Jul 03, 2014
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We all loved Napoleon dearly. He touched all our lives in a very special way. We will remember his kindness, gentleness and sincere interest in everyone and everything. His bond with our daughter Jacqueline is indeed very endearing and we will never forget him. Very sincerely and with much affection. - Posted by: Louisa and Henry Ryz, Jacqueline Ryz and John Melnyk (Dear Friends) on: Jul 03, 2014
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Quel privilege d'avoir connu Napoleon! Sa belle voix de tenor, son esprit de service, sa grande fidelite, le grand amour de sa famille. sa joie de vivre, son sens d'humour, sont toutes des choses qui m'ont edifiee! Merci Nap pour tout ce que tu as ete pour moi et pour bien d<autres personnes. Tu vas nous manquer!Sinc;eres sympathies a tous les membres de sa belle grande famille!Je m'unis a vous dans la priere et la pensee car je suis au Quebec presentement! - Posted by: Jeannine Vermette, snjm (amie de longue date) on: Jul 03, 2014
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Lucette & Jennifer. Very sorry to hear of your Dad/Grandfathers passing. Our thoughts are with you. - Posted by: Bob, Angie & Brandi McFadzean (Friends) on: Jul 03, 2014