CECILE NORMANDIN (BEAUDIN) -

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CECILE NORMANDIN (nee BEAUDIN) 1916 - 2006 With deep sadness, we announce that Cecile peacefully left our lives on January 21, 2006. She was predeceased by her dear husband Ernest; sons, Louis and Ernest Jr.; her mother Rebecca; her father Alfred; stepparents, Alvina and Wilfred Moreau; sisters, Claire and Yvonne; and brother Paul. Cecile leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Fernand, Lucien (Sylvia), Jean-Paul (Dianne), Denise, Madeline (Larry), Diane (Leo), Lilianne, Phyllis; daughter-in-law Belen; her brothers, Roland (Alfreda), Ron (Michelle); and sister Georgette. Also, lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Gerry, Dwayne, Lorne (Lee-Ann), Michel (Kerri), Serge, Christine, Lisa, Connor, Alex; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Lexi, Justin and Shawna. She was born in Willow Bunch, SK. Her youth was spent there and in St. Eustache, MB. Cecile worked in Winnipeg for some years and later married her dear Ernie in November, 1937. They worked hard at raising a wonderful family of 10, residing in St. Eustache and Winnipeg. Cecile loved the beauty of nature, music, children and family gatherings. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, gardening and volunteering with various church activities. Mom was a person of immense love and kindness for all, had great strength and a deep faith to guide her. She nurtured and supported her family with patience and wisdom. She loved life and treasured her long friendships. Her smile and the twinkle in her blue eyes lit up a room. Her sparkle will be missed. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Special thanks to Foyer Valade Nursing Home staff for their outstanding care and compassion since 2001. Prayers will be held on Thursday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. No. 1 East at Navin Road. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m. at Notre Dame De L'Assomption Church, 609 Leola St. in Transcona. Viewing will take place one hour prior to the service. Cremation to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 10 - 120 Donald St. Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2. TO KNOW YOU IS TO LOVE YOU. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy. No. 1 E. at Navin, (204) 222-3241

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2006