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SUZANNE REY
Born: Jul 31, 1953
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SUZANNE REY (nee BURGOYNE) Peacefully, at the age of 62, Suzanne Rey (née Burgoyne) got her wings and was called up to heaven. She leaves to mourn her loving husband, Gerald, her two daughters Annik Borsboom and Nathalie Dubois, four grandchildren Essa, Nolan, Cameron and Owen. One sister Gisele Hebert (Larry); four brothers Lionel, Bob (Patricia), Ron (Cindy) and Roger (Jacqueline). As well as Gerald's family; Augustine, Roger Debreuil, Marguerite Rey, Aline (Gérald) Bourrier, Robert (Cécilia) and Hélène (Christian) Françoise; and several nieces and nephews that held a special place close to her heart. She was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Marie Louise (née Dupasquier) Burgoyne; her in-laws Auguste and Louise (Carel) Rey; brothers-in-law Gerald Hebert and Denis Rey, sisters-in-law Madeleine Rey, Odile Debreuil and Marielle (nee Charrière) Burgoyne. Her story started on July 31, 1953. Born in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. She grew up in a loving and very busy home surrounded by family. Extended Family did not exist as they were all so close, like brothers and sisters. Pictures were proof of this love and how much Suzanne cherished them. Suzanne had many loves but the one that shone the brightest was the love for her grandchildren. They were the centre of her universe and her greatest joy. She loved spending time with them and was present in their lives right from the day they were born. You would often hear her brag about them and of their accomplishments, big or small, it was all the same to her. She was their biggest fan. The love that consumed her the longest was the love for her "rock", Gerald. They met when they were very young and it was love at first sight. They were married in the summer of 1973 on a beautiful sunny day in July. They planted their roots in St. Claude and started their careers and family. That's where their story begins. The unconditional love came in the form of their daughters, her angels Annik and Nathalie. Spending several years at home raising them was one of the greatest gifts she could ever give. Her unselfishness was evident as she gave everything she had to her family without hesitation. Many family trips taken to Thunder Bay, Gimli, Banff and camping will always be fondly remembered as a happy time, a time free from pain. Her legacy will live on through her family. She is gone but never forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Finney and the staff at Portage District General Hospital for the excellent care Mom received in her last days . Funeral services will be held in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Friday, October 23, 2015. Video tribute at 1:45 p.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. with Mgr. Roger Bazin officiating. "The long and winding road That leads to your door Will never disappear I've seen that road before It always leads me here Lead me to your door" Love you Mom, Mémè and NeinNein In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 21, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Because of the age proximity between Lionel and me, of all the English cousins I was the most common visitor to St Claude. I was always welcome regardless of the trouble young boys could get into. My earliest memories go back to when I was a little more than a toddler and the family would drive out to St Claude for a birthday or Sunday dinner. For me, it was like entering another world. Wow!, they had a phone with a hand crank and you could listen in on other people’s calls! When Aunty Marie baked, it wasn’t just one pie; it was several pies! The soup cans in the cupboards were so huge I imagined I was in a land of giants. Then there was the hotel where the air was heavy and the corridors long and mysterious. Add on the tension associated with what might happen if Uncle Gerald ever caught us in there and you had the makings of a great adventure. Because of our age and gender, Suzanne was the cousin that I spent the least time with, but she always stood out as not only beautiful but always kind. My most profound memory of her was that of her grieving when Aunty Marie passed away. I cried with her and for her as I came to terms with the enormous amount of love in her heart and that of the entire family. My deepest condolences to Gerald, Nathalie, Annick and the entire family. - Posted by: Paul Burgoyne (Cousin) on: Oct 23, 2015
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When I was a little boy, my St Claude cousins were all so exotic. And Suzanne, only two years older than me, was so lovely and seemed so worldly. I remember, on our family visits to St Claude, just sitting and listening to whatever she might say, even if it was only to scold Bob or Ron for whatever naughtiness they were up to. It didn't matter. She sounded very sophisticated to me. The humblest sympathies to Gerald, Annik and Nathalie and all who knew and loved Suzanne, and an apology that her sad passing has brought back pleasant memories for me. - Posted by: Jim Burgoyne (Cousin) on: Oct 21, 2015
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My sincere condolences to Suzanne's family, especially Gerald and their children and grandchildren. I haven't seen Suzanne for years but, as children, our families spent many spent happy times together in the hotel in St. Claude at Christmas and during other visits. - Posted by: Anne Percival (Cousin, daughter of Cyril Burgoyne) on: Oct 21, 2015
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Annik since I met you years ago, I also got to know your mom whom I, like the kids, called meme. I loved getting to know her always on our casual weekends in your garage, around the campfire and our adventure camping in their yard in St. Claude. Your mom was so sweet and funny and I saw you in her the first time we met. Her courage, strength and sense of humor will carry on through you. I am very sorry for your entire family, it doesn't seem fair that such a vibrant woman be gone so soon. - Posted by: Gail Tereck-McDonald (Friends) on: Oct 21, 2015
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Nathalie and Annick, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our sincere condolences to your family. - Posted by: Marcel and Mary Normandeau (Friends) on: Oct 21, 2015