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ARTHUR ERNEST JOSEPH AQUIN
Date of Passing: May 01, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryARTHUR ERNEST JOSEPH AQUIN On Friday, May 1, 2015, at the age of 82 years, Art made his final journey to Heaven, his wishes fulfilled; peacefully and without pain. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years, Ida; his children Paul (Cheryl Cain), Karen (Bill Friesen) and Mark (Ileana Bylyna). He will also be lovingly remembered by his six grandchildren his pride and joy: Meghan, Jordan, Matthew, Trevor, Joshua and Natasha. His three sisters Delima Beaudry, Louise Cournoyer and Florence Carriere, as well as, two brothers Robert and Jules. Art was predeceased by his parents Zephirin and Angeline; sisters Arcelie Gratton, Rose Marie Landry, Vernette Bourgeois and brother George Aquin. Art worked several jobs during his younger years. In 1960 he was employed as a custodian for Norwood School Division that later amalgamated with St. Boniface and St. Vital, eventually becoming Louis Riel School Division. He worked there for 35 years and retired in 1998. Since then he enjoyed being at home, going for walks and riding his bike. In keeping with Art's wishes, cremation has taken place and a funeral mass celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 778 Archibald Street with Father Peter Genger officiating. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Art may be made to Holy Family Parish Building Fund, Siloam Mission or to a charity of your choice and would be greatly appreciated. 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 May 07, 2015
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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With deepest sympathy on your loss. Your dad was a funny gentle man, respectful and kind to us Poersch girls. - Posted by: Cathy Drennan, Christine Thomas, Jacqueline Poersch-Burns , and Colleen Normand, Ken and Lorraine P (Archwood School and Community Club) on: May 09, 2015
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Dear Paul and Cheryl, Matt and Trevor Sorry to hear about your father, father-in-law, and grandfather passing away. Hold on to the memories you have made over the years those are a life time. Take Care The Romanychyn's - Posted by: Harold and Vera, Jared and Matt (Friends) on: May 08, 2015
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Ida and family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful, gentle, man.He will be greatly missed by all your Holy Family friends.Prayers are with you at this time. Beverley Bettens and Family. - Posted by: Beverley Bettens (friend) on: May 08, 2015
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Dear Paul, Cheryl, Matt and Trevor Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. It is sad that we are now at the age that many of our parents are having health issues or passing on. It was like yesterday when we were standing in the cold rinks watching the kids play hockey. Take Care. Sincerely Jim and Eileen Goertz (Travis and Trent) - Posted by: Eileen Goertz (Hockey Friends) on: May 07, 2015
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Dear Ida & family We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your husband and father was a very gentle soul. Will miss him dearly. With all our love and prayers you are in our thoughts. Mona & Rick Geller, Glen & Maureen Pierson, Wayne & Laraine Pierson, Diane Chimilar, Joy & Ken Nachtigall and families. - Posted by: Mona Geller (long time friend) on: May 07, 2015
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Ida Aquin and I were fellow choir members for years at Ste-Famille Holy Family Parish. What a kind and gentle man Art was. I remember singing the hymn "How Great Thou Art" and remember thinking how our God and Ida's "Art" have so much in common! So every time WE sing that specific hymn I thank God for our good friend Art Aquin! - Posted by: Joseph Marc Bruyère (Fellow choir member with Ida at Paroisse Ste-Famille Holy Family Parish.) on: May 07, 2015
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J'ai travaillé à l'École Queen Elizabeth pendant plusieurs années et c'était toujours un plaisir de voir M. Aquin qui entretenait son école avec tant de dévouement. M. Aquin était un homme qui était bon. Il était toujours prêt rendre service aux professeurs. Je me souviendrai toujours de son sourire. J'offre mes sincères condoléances à sa famille. - Posted by: Jean-Pierre Weilbrenner (co-worker) on: May 07, 2015
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I taught in Norwood when Art was the school caretaker. He was hard working, decent and honest. It is sad to hear about his passing. Joe Segal - Posted by: Joe Segal (friend) on: May 07, 2015
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Paul and family....I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him as such a nice man, always smiling and friendly when we passed each other in the school hallways. Keep the happy memories close. Those memories will help you through the sad times in the days and months to come and will remain with you forever. In my thoughts, Helga Pohl Benzie - Posted by: Helga Pohl Benzie (school friend of Paul Aquin) on: May 07, 2015