PAUL WILFRID BONIN

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PAUL WILFRID BONIN Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 1, 2004 at the age of 81. Born in Laurier, MB on February 14, 1923 Paul was the fourth of Anna and Joseph Bonins seven children. After joining the Merchant Marine and war service, he married Lena Verhaeghe in 1948. They farmed in Laurier and lived in Ste-Rose du Lac before moving to Winnipeg. Paul spent most of his working years as a federal civil servant, retiring in 1981 after 26 years with the Department of National Defense. A frequent volunteer for both church and school, he also worked part time at DeGagne Motors, Tache Nursing Centre and helping friends who enjoyed his easy-talking presence as much as his willing assistance. He left us as he lived his retirement: quietly, at peace with the world and its Creator. Predeceased by his parents, his son Ron; brother Reg and sister Sr. Marie Bonin s.g.m., Paul will be sadly missed by his wife Lena; his children, Roy (Adrienne) and Maureen; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jolene, Genevieve (Patrick Labelle), and Stephane; his brother Bob (Eve) of Houston, TX; his sisters, Albina and Orise of St. Petersburg, FL and Dolores (Ted Wisk) of Detroit, MI and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Paul asked that his body be given to the University of Manitoba for medical research. Donations in his memory may be made to the Anatomical Research Fund, Attn.: Roberta Vann Aertselaer, Department of Anatomy, Room 110, 730 William Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W3. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a later date, not yet confirmed.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2004