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CLAIRE MARCOTTE (PREFONTAINE)
Born: Jan 24, 1943
Date of Passing: Oct 22, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLAIRE MARCOTTE (nee PREFONTAINE) Peacefully at Repos Jolys in St. Pierre, Manitoba on Thursday, October 22, 2015, Mrs. Claire Marcotte of St. Pierre, Manitoba passed away at the age of 72 years. Claire leaves to mourn her passing five sisters, Béatrice (Eugène) Ritchot, Rachelle Ouellet, Janine (Kevin) Leroux, Gisèle (Jean-Guy) Turenne and Irène McLean; four brothers, Marc (Eva), Luc (Ida), Jean and Léo (Jocelyne); one brother-in-law Gil Laurencelle; the Marcotte family and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Marcotte; her parents Victor Prefontaine and Eveline (née Lambert); one sister Monique Prefontaine; one brother-in-law Harold McLean; and by four nephews, Todd Milne, Jack Leroux, Maxim Wotherspoon and Régis Prefontaine. Claire was born in St. Pierre-Jolys, January 24, 1943. She and her husband Don lived in Ontario where she worked as an x-ray and u/s technician. Forced into early retirement due to sight and hearing impairment, she returned to Manitoba. Claire soon became involved with the Canadian Hard Of Hearing Association where she volunteered many hours. She valued her friends and cherished her family. Funeral services will be held in the St. Pierre Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Eulogy and video tribute at 10:30 a.m. followed by Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Father Patrice Kasonga officiating. Interment will take place after Mass at the St. Pierre Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, 825 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3A 1M5. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 24, 2015
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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I hold dear the childhood memories I have of Claires' kind and gentle nature. She always made me feel special and I am grateful to have had her in my life. My deepest sympathy to your family. - Posted by: Marie Jackson (niece (Guelph) ) on: Oct 28, 2015
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My sincere condolences go out to all of the family of Claire Marcotte. She was loved very much by all of us in Ontario. Claire was a truly kind, compassionate and faithful person. She was a "Saint on Earth" as Claude said and she always made time to let us know she cared. She was the first person to take me to McDonald's when it opened, she was a lot of fun when we tried, I mean tried ..to teach her to ride a bike. Claire always welcomed us in her home, she had a compassionate ear, and she loved to write letters and cards some of which I still have. I have always had Claire in my heart. My prayers go out for Claire and her family. - Posted by: Gloria Molto ( LeBlanc ) (Niece... Reg and Grace's daughter) on: Oct 27, 2015
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To all of Claire's family and friends: Claire was such a gentle and loving lady. I have very fond memories of Claire mostly from when I was a child and living in Guelph. I remember swimming at their apartment building, sleeping over, having family dinners, the ring she bought me for my first communion. I just adored her. Claire also helped Jeff adjust to his hearing loss. She never stopped caring and tge time and distance hasn't faded my affection for her. We have all been blessed to have Claire's life touch ours. - Posted by: Annette Dubois (niece) on: Oct 27, 2015
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To all of Claire's family and friends: Claire was such a gentle and loving lady. I have very fond memories of Claire mostly from when I was a child and living in Guelph. I remember swimming at their apartment building, sleeping over, having family dinners, the ring she bought me for my first communion. I just adored her. Claire also helped Jeff adjust to his hearing loss. She never stopped caring and tge time and distance hasn't faded my affection for her. We have all been blessed to have Claire's life touch ours. - Posted by: Annette Dubois (niece) on: Oct 27, 2015
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I knew Claire for a few short years when we both worked in Kenora. She was a kind and loving friend who made my stay there much happier for having met her. Open hearted and generous with her heart, despite her difficulties she made everyone around her comfortable with themselves. My sincere condolences to her loving family. - Posted by: Ruth Kamenev (friend) on: Oct 27, 2015
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From Claude LeBlanc and family (Cobourg, Ontario). I was deeply saddened to hear of my Aunt Claire's passing. Though many years have passed I often kept Claire in my thoughts. As a child growing up Guelph I have many fond memories of my Aunt Claire and remember her warm personality, wonderful smile and laughter. To Claire's family, my deepest sympathy and prayer. To Claire..you were a saint on earth...God Bless. - Posted by: Claude LeBlanc (Nephew (son of Grace LeBlanc - sister to Don)) on: Oct 26, 2015
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We of the Morgan family loved Claire dearly and wish to extend our condolences to the Prefontaine family. Claire will be missed by all. Barry and I have very fond memories of the hours we spent together with Claire and Don on weekends and on our various camping trips. She was truly the kindest and the most sincere person I have ever met. We were blessed to have had her in our lives. - Posted by: Dianna Morgan (Marcotte) (Sister-in-law) on: Oct 25, 2015
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Our condolences to Claires sisters and brothers and all her extended family. We all loved Claire...especially our children. - Posted by: Grace and Reginald LeBlanc (Sister and Brother- in- law Grace is Don's older sister) on: Oct 24, 2015
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On aimerait étendre nos sympathie à la famille. Elle fut pour nous une grande personne malgré ses épreuves. Une messe en action de grâce sera payée pour remercier le Seigneur de nous avoir donné une si grande amie. - Posted by: Rita Grégoire Marion & Gilles Marion (Long time friends) on: Oct 24, 2015
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On aimerait envoyer nos sympathies à toute la famille Préfontaine. Perdre une soeur n'est certainement pas facile. Nous sommes certains que vous lui garderez toujours une place dans vos coeurs et qu'elle sera toujours avec vous. On pense à vous tous dans ces temps si difficiles. Nos sincères condoléances à vous tous! Gilbert et Lise - Posted by: Gilbert & Lise Ruest (Friend of the family Préfontaine) on: Oct 24, 2015
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To the Prefontaine family, sorry for your loss, may you take comfort in knowing that her suffering is over. Robert et Joelle - Posted by: Joelle poirier (Sister in law of sister Gisele) on: Oct 24, 2015