CHARLES JOSEPH BERTHELETTE (C.J.) -

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CHARLES JOSEPH BERTHELETTE (C.J.) 1930 - 2005 Charles Berthelette of Ste. Rose Du Lac MB Formerly of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home in st. Rose Du Lac MB at the age of 74. Charlie enjoyed 40 years working for the CNR. Retiring at 58 years old. CJ was predeceased by his parents Eva and Jean-Baptiste Berthelette; his brothers Albert and Leon, (Olga); sisters Ida (Jack), Agathe (Jim) and Valentine. and brothers in law Lloyd, John, Clayton. CJ will be missed by his wife Bernice of 54 years; his daughters Patsy (Robert) and Lois. Grandchildren; Aerynn, Lisa, Justin, Leaane, and Aimee; great grandchildren Avan, and Adaraha; brothers Edgar (Evelyn), Edward (Mary); sisters Lucille (Stanley), Jean and Annette, sister inlaw Madeleine. As well as many relatives and friends. God looked around his Garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon His earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, Because he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes. He whispered to you Peace Be Yours And gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping So calm and free of pain, We could not wish you back To earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, Your love will be our guide, You live on through your children, You're always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone. For part of us went with you On the day God called you home. So when you are stuck at a railway Crossing, Count the cars, wave to the trainmen.....

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 13, 2005