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JOHANNE DESMARAIS
Born: Jan 02, 1956
Date of Passing: Aug 07, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHANNE DESMARAIS (nee DORGE) January 2, 1956 - August 7, 2017 After a lengthy and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, while surrounded by family, Johanne won her fight and peacefully joined her parents, Ted and Ida, and younger brother Gerry in Heaven. Johanne will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters: Chantal (Carlos Portillo) and Sylvie (Chris Hébert), their father Gerry, her grandchildren: Kaylen, Max, Yesenia, Gabriel and a precious grandchild on the way; her siblings: Joseph (Emilie), Paulette (Jean Gaudry), Aline (Albert Boulet), Leanne, Jean-Guy (Wanda Brown), Michel (Bruce Jardine), Lyse (Marleen Nakonagas) and Jacquie (Gilles Paquette), along with loving extended family and friends. Johanne lived her life with passion and touched the lives of so many during her 61 years with us. She taught us the importance of living every moment to its fullest, laughing every day and being open and accepting of everyone. Her family would like to thank the staff at Actionmarguerite St. Boniface for all the love they showed Johanne over the past 11 years. You treated her like family until she took her last breath and we will hold you in our hearts forever. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 11 at Paroisse Précieux-Sang, 200 Kenny St. Everyone is invited to the parish hall immediately afterwards to celebrate Johanne's humour, kindness, and resiliency. A private interment will follow. Johanne never allowed the MS to hold her back, she strongly advocated for independence and accessibility. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, donations can be made to Society for Manitobans with Disabilities. Repose-toi chère maman, tu es libre à danser, parler et manger tout ce que tu désires. "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my mommy you'll be".
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2017
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Miss our shopping. Had great laughs. Remembering you today on your birthday. - Posted by: Katherina (Friend) on: Jan 02, 2022
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My condolences to Johanne's family. She was a delightful person and working at Actionmarguerite she lit up the staff. I have fond memories of watching fireworks outside her window with Johanne and other staff, talking about favorite things and spending time. She had a great sense of humor and on one of our first meetings I accidentally spilled a bit of water on her and she looked at me with an expression that made her point. I will miss her and as well too the other staff. - Posted by: Diana Dawson (health care aide) on: Aug 15, 2017
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On behalf of my sister Rachel , and my brothers Eddie , Armand , and Rolly , we would like to say that we will forever cherish the memories of our beautiful cousin Johanna . Rose - Posted by: Rose (Cousin) on: Aug 15, 2017
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Sylvie, I don't know if you will remember me or not but I worked with you at the MS Society. I was the receptionist and still am. Sorry to hear about your mom. I remember you so well, you worked hard and you were so passionate about what we did at the society. Again my sympathy goes out to you and your family. - Posted by: Jan Hosking (ex co workers) on: Aug 10, 2017
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Our sincere symphaties Chantal et Sylvie and all your families ... Your mom was a beautiful lady so friendly .. - Posted by: Andre et Diane Desrochers (Friend and Neighbour ) on: Aug 10, 2017
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Leanne and Paulette My sincere condoleances to you and your family. Her smile and joyful spirit will be missed. Yolande - Posted by: Yolande Comeau (Friend) on: Aug 10, 2017
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There are no words... only good memories..... the farm, huge gardens, sleep overs, family get-togethers. Than we grew older and each lived our lives. By the grace of God, we had a chance to reconnect, if only for a short year. I visited you, and you taught me lessons in patience, courage, kindness, forgiveness, mercy, and especially love. Your beautiful eyes spoke louder than your voice. We will meet again sweet cousin, that I have no doubt. Thank you Lord for placing Johanne in my life. To Johanne's girls, sisters, brothers, and extended family...condolences and prayers coming your way.... - Posted by: Monique (cousin) on: Aug 09, 2017
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Our thoughts are with you all today as you say Goodbye to a wonderful Mother. Not the easiest of days but Celebrate her Life and remember her with Love xx With kind regards from Scotland x - Posted by: Jane Power (Cousin of Sylvie's Husband's Cousin x) on: Aug 09, 2017
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Johanne will be missed by all...she was an amazing person who delt with her life with such amazing zest...she was kind...loving...loved her family...a friend to all...my deepest sympathy to all her family...she will never be forgotten... - Posted by: Jackie saunders (Friend) on: Aug 09, 2017
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My sincere sympathy to Chantal, Sylvie, Kaylen, Max, genadchild on the way, Chris, Carlos, Yesenia and Grabriel. The love, kindness, respect, strength, will always be a part of each of you and us. There are many other words I can use to discribe your Mom. She had a beautiful soul that no one will forget. Her love for you all was very clear. She has raised you with all these great qualities that will live within you that you will pass down to your children which they will also pass down for generations to come. Your Mom will never be forgotten and always loved by all. She has taught each of us a lesson that we will never forget. My deepest condolences. - Posted by: Lyse Dorge (Sister) on: Aug 09, 2017
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“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”– Melodie Beattie. On behalf of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Foundation we are grateful to be remembered by Johanne's loved ones during this time and honoured to be trusted to support Manitobans with disabilities in her memory. - Posted by: Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Foundation (Charity ) on: Aug 09, 2017