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NOELLA LAFOND On Friday, April 3, 2015, at the Morris Red River Valley Lodge, our mother, Noëlla, aged 92 years, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Mom was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Bernard Lafond. She leaves her nine children to cherish her memory: Yvette (Luc Sabourin), Lorraine (Grant Dunsmore), Marcel (Sylvia), Louise (Roger Desrosiers), Claude (Marlene), Yolande (Robert Valcourt), Gisèle (Lorne Rosenthal), Colette (Martin Welby), and Nicole. She has 27 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Marie-Ange Ayotte Boulet, André Marion, Alfred Marion (Estelle), and Sr. Yolande Marion. As a young and devoted farm wife, Mom worked tirelessly, but through it all, she always managed to maintain an incredible "joie de vivre". Mom's passion was her family. She always had time for her kids and her grandkids that needed some of her special attention. Mom had a wonderful way of expressing her unconditional love, unfailing support while never judging or criticizing. Her beautiful blue eyes spoke volumes of her love of family and of life itself. She was happiest when our family gathered together. She was the best of mothers, and has left us with a legacy of memories that will forever endure. Mom was the product of, and testament to, all of the good and endearing qualities of the Catholic faith that she was raised in. For those of us left behind to grieve her passing, she provided a flawless and shining example of how a full, rich life could be lived with quiet pride, dignity and honour, unconditional love and humour when all else failed. While she may have followed Bernard's lead in the business of farming in their epic 64 years of marriage together, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that Mom was the innermost sanctum, the axis of rotation and the stickiest of glue that held the family together. In those days, everyone worked hard on the farm but there was a very clear division of labour. Mom looked after the kids, cooked and cleaned and scrubbed (and scrubbed some more) and washed and sewed and gardened and canned and froze vegetables until the cows came home (which by the way they did every night). She did it all with an honest, toiling, pioneer spirit, boundless energy and efficiency, a positive attitude, and always with that beautiful gentle and genuine smile. Mom's generous spirit made it that the door was always open and everybody was welcome. There was always room for one more at the table, whether it was one (or many) of the family who had just dropped by for a visit, extended family, visitors that passed by, or the thrashing crew. A meal that had been prepared for two somehow effortlessly materialized into a banquet for 12! A sincere thank you to all the staff at the Red River Valley Lodge for their tender loving care during Mom's six year stay. Even though Mom was afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, she still managed to touch the lives of the staff with her sparkling eyes, her infectious smile, and her firm hand grip. Cremation has taken place. The funeral mass will be held in the St. Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church at 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2015, with power point presentation and eulogy at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Rest in peace, Mom. "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime, jamais je ne t'oublierai." Arrangements Entrusted to: Morris Funeral Home 204-746-2451
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 07, 2015
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Message à Louise. J'ai eu récemment une visite de Tim qui m'a annoncé le décès de ta maman. Nos plus sincères condoléances. Claude Péloquin et Laurence Leduc. - Posted by: Claude Péloquin (confrere de classe, College St-Boniface, Mb) on: Dec 20, 2015
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Our deepest sympathies to a wonderful family, may Matante rest in peace. - Posted by: Richard & Joanne Lafond (Nephew) on: Apr 14, 2015
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Nos sinceres sympathies a la famille Lafond et Marion, specialement a sa soeur Marie-Ange et a Soeur Yolande. Albert et Lilianne Barnabé - Posted by: Albert et Lilianne Barnabé (Albert est cousin) on: Apr 11, 2015
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Sincères condoléances aux familles Marion et Lafond. Tout particulièrement à Louise, compagne de travail et amie. De Yves Auclair, Sainte-Anne des Monts,Qc P.S. même si les obsèques sont passées, je dis une prière pour ta mère, Louise. Je viens de trouver l'avis de décès sur internet.. - Posted by: Yves Auclair (ami de Louise et confrère de travail) on: Apr 10, 2015
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Our sincere sympathies to you Louise and all your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God bless you. Bon courage et au plaisir de vous revoir en Gaspésie. - Posted by: Normand, Cloé &Lynn (friends from the "Haute Gaspésie") on: Apr 09, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She raised a beautiful, kind family. A tribute to her memory. She was loved. - Posted by: Marilyn Tomchuk (Family friend) on: Apr 08, 2015
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Sad to hear the passing of Matante Noella. She was a caring and fun loving Matante. I have fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all tommorrow. Sending you big hugs. - Posted by: Jocelyne Lafond (Niece) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Nos sincères sympaties à toute la famille Lafond. Nos pensées sont avec vous. Au plaisir de se revoir. JP & Monique Bouchard - Posted by: JP & Monique Bouchard (Amis) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Sincere sympathies to each and everyone of you. You wrote a most fitting description of your mom and she will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. It was truly "Good Friday" for Heaven gained a beautiful angel that day..she is sure to have the brightest wings of all. - Posted by: Louise Elke (niece) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Sorry to hear about your Mom / memere. She will be missed. Condolences to you & your family. - Posted by: carole scott (friend of Marlene & Caude) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Sinceres condoleances a toute la famille. On se souvient de votre Maman pour son sourire, ses beaux yeax bleus et son sucre a la creme. Richard & Elaine Sabourin - Posted by: Richard & Elaine Sabourin (friend) on: Apr 07, 2015
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What a beautiful obituary. A true expression of her life on earth. My heartful condolences to the whole family for the loss of a super "maman." - Posted by: Denise stone (Friend of the family) on: Apr 07, 2015
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Nos sincères sympathies à la famille Lafond et Marion. Noëlla a toujours été pour moi une voisine, amie et même parfois une deuxième maman. Je vais manquer son beau sourire et sa joie de vivre. Que Dieu te bénisse. - Posted by: Denis et Léonne Marion (neighbor and friend) on: Apr 07, 2015