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GERALD JEAN LEON PREJET
Born: Apr 21, 1947
Date of Passing: Jun 22, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERALD JEAN LEON PREJET
It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Gérald Jean Léon Préjet on June 22, 2023. Gerry was 76 years old and passed away at St. Boniface Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Patricia (nee Sigurdson), his four children; Monique Préjet (Jason Ducharme), Nicole (Palmer) Anderson, Mélanie (David) Hon, Joël (Alana) Préjet, and his nine grandchildren; Kyle and Sarah-Anne Préjet (great-grandchild Drayden), Justin, Nathan and Isabelle Anderson, Sebastien Hon and Charlie, Hank and Betty Préjet. His stepchildren also became an important part of his life and he will surely be missed by Dean Bartlette (children Ashley and Alison), Jeff (Lisa) Bartlette, and Mike Bartlette (Jenn and children Illana and Samarah). Also cherishing his memory are his six siblings: Ginette Préjet, Normand (Liliane) Préjet, Lorraine Pantel (Aimé), Denis (Jo-Anne) Préjet, Gilles (Nancy) Préjet and Richard (Roseline) Préjet, along with many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his late wife Odette (d. 1994) and his parents, Jean and Sidonie Préjet.
Gerry was born in Pine Falls, Manitoba and grew up on the family farm in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. As an adult, he moved to Winnipeg and worked as a pipefitter at CN until his retirement. He made friends wherever he went and was always available to help anyone in need. He volunteered his time as a 4th degree Knights of Columbus and became a regular fixture at the local Peavey Mart, spending countless hours selling raffle tickets for charity. Gerry was an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens and had a lifelong love of camping and continued to do so with his family and friends in his later years.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors, and staff at CancerCare Manitoba and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations in memory of Gerry may be made to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
In keeping with Gerry’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a funeral mass celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Eugène Catholic Church, 1009 St. Mary’s Road.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2023
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Our deepest condolences to the Prejet family. May the fond memories help ease the pain during these difficult times. - Posted by: Claude and Rose Robidoux (Friend) on: Jul 06, 2023
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My heartfelt condolences to Pat, Monique, Nicole, Melanie, and Joel, as well as to their families and to the entire Prejet family. Gerry had a profound sense of duty and was incredibly generous with his time to anyone in need. He also had a laugh that would fill the room. And he gave new meaning to being a Habs fan! I know he will be incredibly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Candace Woywada (Family friend) on: Jul 02, 2023
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My condolences to Gerald’s family and Prejet family. We were neighbours outside of Notre Dame and our parents were very good friends. Very fond memories of Gerald and the rest of the Prejet family. - Posted by: Brenda Soares nee Cummer (Neighbour ) on: Jun 29, 2023
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Our condolences to the family. Was always nice to catch up with the Gerry at Peavey Mart. - Posted by: Paul and Audrey Nicolas (Cousin to Odette) on: Jun 27, 2023
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Sincere Condolences to Pat & all Prejet family, our thoughts & Prayers with you all - Posted by: Don & Shirley Pantel (Friend) on: Jun 27, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to Gerald's family, and the Prejet families. So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Jeanine Philippot, Luc Charriere and family (Cousin) on: Jun 26, 2023
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Sincere condolences to his family and his friends. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Normand Dupasquier (Acquaintance) on: Jun 26, 2023
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Our sincere condolences to the Prejet Family. We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Jeffrey and Marilyn Navarro & Family (Cousin) on: Jun 25, 2023
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My thoughts are with all of Gerry’s family at this time. Happy I got to know him. - Posted by: Lorraine Payette (Family) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our Sincere Condolences to Gerald’s whole family as well as all the Prejet families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Gilles & Ginette Fouasse (Friend ) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our deepest condolences to his family. We have fond memories chatting over the fence with your Dad. May God be with you all! - Posted by: Roy and Bev Simpson (Neighbour) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Deepest sympathies extended to all Prejet families. Will always remember his laugh and such a likable guy to talk to, rest in peace cousin. - Posted by: Lionel Philippot (1st cousin) on: Jun 24, 2023
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My sincere sympathy to the Préjet family. Gérald was a great guy. He will be missed. - Posted by: Brigitte Dedieu (cousin) on: Jun 24, 2023