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BERNARD COMTE -
Date of Passing: Nov 10, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBERNARD COMTE 1920 - 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bernard Comte on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Hospital. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Raymonde (Germain) Labossière, Kim, Jason, Gilbert Devloo and his siblings Richard and Gerald, as well as many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Bernard was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Hélène (née Badiou) Comte, his sisters Marie (Etienne) Soulodre, Baby Hélène, Hélène (Jan) Majewski, Odile (Henri) Pantel, Berthe (Roland) Guint and his brother Alphonse. We wish to express our gratitude to the caring staff of the Foyer Notre Dame, the doctors and nurses of the Notre Dame Hospital as well as the caregivers who assisted Bernard over the last years. Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. followed by cremation. Funeral Services will be held in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Prayers, eulogy and video at 1:30, Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment in the Parish Cemetery with Msgr Noël Delaquis officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernard's memory to the Notre Dame Health Foundation, Box 190, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0. 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
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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When I was young, Bernard frightened me. He was an imposing man, he spoke very softly and he usually had a serious look on his face when he spoke. I was not used to this and Bernard was not used to dealing with little girls. He was wonderful with my brother, though. Many times I would be jealous because Roger and my father were out on a fishing trip with Bernard. I did not like fishing, but I enjoyed Bernard’s cooking – he was a master chef when it came to frying fish. And both my brother and I have happy memories of visiting Grandmère Comte and Bernard and our visits always included a trip to Bernard’s pig farm! Bernard loved learning new things – canning fruit (especially raspberries from Grandmère’s garden!), yoga in his 60s, how to tap the trees in his backyard for syrup – it takes a lot of work to make 1 gallon of syrup! And who could forget Bernard’s tomatoes . . . or his wine? I was fortunate enough to be a beneficiary of his generosity, often returning home with a box of tomatoes and a bottle of dandelion wine. And how many of us began our visits with Bernard by sampling some of his homemade “saucisse” or perhaps a chocolate bar from the fridge which he kept in his living room? Bernard loved us children, and his face lit up when he spoke of our achievements. His bookshelf contained many photos of “his” children and he had stories that went along with each and every one of them. Bernard was a man who worked hard, and knew the value of working for what you loved. He loved all of us and put a lot of effort into making sure we knew it. I am sure you will all remember him with as much love as I do. - Posted by: Michelle Soulodre (Great-Niece) on: Nov 13, 2012
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Gilbert, Kim & Jason - Our deepest sympathy to you all and Barnie's family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We pray that you will hold close to your hearts all your love and memories of Barnie and that those memories will help you during your grieving time and beyond. Jason was (is) so special to his "Pape" and I know that "Pepe" was so very special to Jason also. They had a very special bond between the two of them. A special man has left this world only to watch over you all. - Posted by: Mark, Heather Pearce & Family (Family of Gilbert, Kim & Jason) on: Nov 13, 2012