GILBERT (GIL) PATTYN

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GILBERT (GIL) PATTYN April 16, 1938 - October 14, 2006 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Gilbert (Gil) Pattyn on October 14, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68 years. Gil is survived by his wife of 48 years Mimi. He will be sadly missed by his children, Robert (Suzanne), Michel (Denise), Carole (Guy). He also leaves his grandchildren, Jules, Andrée, Eric, Stéphane, Yvan, Aimée and Demi. He is also survived by his sisters, Yvette Charrière (Paul), Gisele Jubinville (Gene) and his brother Denis (Claudette) and his numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews. We'd also like to include Gil's very special friends Maurice and Linda Laramée. Gil was predeceased by his parents David and Evangéline Pattyn and sister Anne-Marie. Gil was a very hard working individual, self-employed for 46 years. He was well known for his willingness to serve the community. Although what was most dear to his heart was spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Gil / Dad / Pépère a piece of you lives on in all of us and you will be remembered for all you were, and all you did you are our favourite !! Prayer service and viewing will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18 at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church in Ste. Anne, Manitoba. There will be a power point presentation at 1:15 p.m. prior to the funeral service for Gil which will be held at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m. The service will terminate at the church. Cremation to follow. Special thank-you to a very close friend Dr. Gobeil and the palliative care team, especially Hervé Soulard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ste. Anne Hospital Fund Inc., 52 St-Gerard Street, Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1C4. Ce n'est qu'un aurevoir, nous t'aimons beaucoup cher Dad! The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 17, 2006