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ALICE CARPENTER
Born: May 24, 1915
Date of Passing: Dec 15, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALICE CARPENTER (née BLANCHETTE) May 24, 1915 - December 15, 2014 Alice was carried by the angels to the arms of God and predeceased family on Monday, December 15, 2014, a life of 99 years well lived and very much appreciated. Alice was born and raised in Ste. Anne, MB, passed away at the Victoria Hospital and was a resident of the Golden Door Personal Care Home. Mom was predeceased by her husband Horace in 1988 and her son-in-law Albert Bettens in 2009. She is survived by three children; daughter Eileen McNeill and her children; Maureen, Cheryll (Noel), Greg and Karen; daughter Beverley Bettens and her children; Michael (Bridget), Randy (Daphne), Jamie (Cynthia) and Fr. Kevin Bettens; one son, Kenneth Carpenter; 14 great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Alice was the matriarch of the family and the glue that bonded everyone together. Though we are saddened by her passing, we will happily celebrate her life on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, with viewing one hour prior. Her funeral mass will be officiated by her grandson, Father Kevin Bettens. Our family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at both the Golden Door Personal Care Home and the Victoria Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to Alice while in their care. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Alice may be made to Jocelyn House, 177 Egerton Road, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2W7. Our guardian angel forever. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Dec 20, 2014
ALICE CARPENTER (née BLANCHETTE) May 24, 1915 - December 15, 2014 Surrounded by her family, Alice was welcomed into God's arms and the angels took her home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, with a viewing one hour prior. Funeral Mass will be presided over by her grandson Father Kevin Bettens. A longer obituary will follow in the Saturday edition. The Coutu Family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 204-253-5086 ejcoutu.com
Publish Date: Dec 18, 2014
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 20, 2014
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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We spent many wonderful hours with Mr. and Mrs Carpenter at our home on Bertrand Street. I am sure she will be welcomed in heaven with open arms by my mother, Lisa, and my Aunty Cléo (Besant).Our deepest condolences to your family. - Posted by: Brian and Heather Lamontagne (friends) on: Dec 26, 2014
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss Bev. We are currently in Calgary with family trying to regroup. We will not be back in time to attend the funeral but our prayers are with you all at this time. Hugs - Posted by: Randy & Carol Taman (Falcon Lake Friends) on: Dec 21, 2014
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Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are thinking of you. - Posted by: The Ennis family (Friend of Bev) on: Dec 20, 2014
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My sympathies of the loss of your mother. - Posted by: Irene Lansard (Perreault) (Friend of Beverley) on: Dec 20, 2014
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Mes Sympathie Sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Marc Bazin (Met in " Magic Valley R.V. Park " weslaco tx) on: Dec 20, 2014
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We are saddened by the news of your mothers passing, and our deepest sympathy to you. One can only hope for a life as well lived as hers! - Posted by: Maureen & Glen Pierson () on: Dec 20, 2014
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So sorry to hear of your loss Eileen and family. You will have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. What a heritage you have! Praying for the family this Christmas Season. - Posted by: Danny and Bev McNeill () on: Dec 20, 2014
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I have such fond childhood memories of time spent with Mrs. Carpenter. She and my mother spent countless hours together. Mrs. Carpenter was a wonderful person, with a great sense of humour! My sincere condolences to all of the family. - Posted by: Carol Johnson (former neighbour) on: Dec 18, 2014
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Our deepest sympathies to you all. Aunty Alice was a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be sorely missed by all that knew her. She is in the arms of the Angels and surrounded by the love and presence again with Uncle Horace. May she rest in peace. God bless. - Posted by: The HAREL family (Cousins) on: Dec 18, 2014