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GHISLAINE (GIGI) GUIMOND (née BISONNETTE)
Date of Passing: Sep 25, 2019
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GHISLAINE (GIGI) GUIMOND
(née BISONNETTE)
Gigi leaves to mourn her husband of 57 years, Ron, son Daniel (Louise), and daughter France (Geoff); grandchildren, Sasha (Mehdi), Alex (Jocelyn), Eric and Ben (Chanique); great-grandchildren, Zakaria, Minnah and Brody; siblings, Gilles (Diane) of Terrebonne, QC; niece Guylaine, nephew Jocelyn; and many dear friends.
Gigi was predeceased by her mother Madeleine Reid and father Charles Auguste Bissonnette.
Gigi was passionate about music, dance, travel and reading. She was an outstanding cook, she loved life, her family, friends, and we'd be remiss not to mention that she also loved nothing more than a classy pair of high heeled shoes and matching purse! She lived life to the fullest, always faced her fears with bravery, had an open mind, and a complete lack of prejudice.
Gigi started work at Royal Exchange Insurance in Montreal in a supervisory role and after marrying Ron in 1962, embarked on a military life that took her on a journey abroad that offered her the opportunity to live in France and Holland and visit many countries including her very favourite, Austria. Upon their return to Canada, Gigi worked for many years at the Ecole Elémentaire catholique Montfort in Ottawa in an administrative capacity and further due to a posting in Winnipeg, subsequently continued her career at the Manitoba Department of Education for over 17 years. Gigi was known, appreciated and respected for her professionalism, hard work and dedication wherever she went. Upon retirement in Winnipeg, Gigi adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished her family above all else.
In keeping with Gigi's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service held. A private family function will follow in her memory.
The family offers their sincere gratitude to our family physician Doctor A.S. Abdulrehman, his assistant Jo-Anne, Doctor David Robinson and his staff at the Health Sciences Centre, Rheumatology Clinic, for their care and support over the years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gigi's name to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation - earmarked Arthritis Research (http://www.hscfoundation.mb.ca).
E.J. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS
204-253-5086
ejcoutu.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Chers Ron, Daniel, France et familles, Mes plus sincères condoléances. Une grande perte pour nous tous d’une belle et douce, si gentille personne. Je l’aimais tant. Que les doux et bons souvenirs apaisent quelque peu votre grande peine. Je vous embrasse fort-fort. Bon courage💕 - Posted by: Huguette Trudel (Amie, ancienne collègue de travail) on: Oct 06, 2019
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Mes condoléances Ron et famille, la gentillesse de Gigi va surement vous manquer. Je vous souhaites force et courage en ces moments difficiles. - Posted by: Norman Barnabe (ami) on: Sep 28, 2019
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My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Guimond's family whom I met together with Mr. Guimond many years ago when I worked at RBC in Winnipeg. Mrs. Guimond was the kindest, most gracious soul. I've thought about her many times over the years. I know she will be missed by many. - Posted by: Valerie Casavant (old friend) on: Sep 28, 2019