PHILIP OVILLA ROBERGE

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PHILIP OVILLA ROBERGE It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father Philip . Dad passed away peacefully at the St. Norbert Personal Care Home on April 25, 2006. Dad was born May 6, 1913 in Prince Albert, SK. He was the eldest son of Philias and Eglantina Roberge. He was predeceased by his loving wife Lorna in June 2001, his son Max in December 1998, as well his parents, his brother Robert, sisters Emma, Rose, Lucille, Eleanor, Yvonne and Agnes. Surviving are his brothers, Sid, Colin and Maurice; his sisters Adeline and Annette; his children, Philipa (Alfred), Melisse (Gilbert), Eleanor (John), and Patrick; daughter-in-law Helen; 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. His entire life Dad loved nature and the outdoors. He passed this love to his children and grandchildren. He was an accomplished Sportsman and loved the Whiteshell area. He enjoyed his garden and in his retirement spent his summers tending it with loving care. Dad's devotion was to his wife Lorna and his family. He loved pets, especially his little dog Mitzi. Dad was honorably discharged from the Royal Canadian Air Force after the Second World War. He was later a Stationary Engineer by trade and worked many years in the meat industry, retiring at the age of 67. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1987 in Nanaimo, BC. He was also a member of the 4th degree chapter #1937 and later transferred to Holy Cross Council. Dad left us with the gifts of strength, courage and dedication to sustain us in life. He will be sadly missed and his memory will be greatly cherished. The family wishes to express our deepest thanks to St. Norbert Personal Care home and the caring staff where Dad recently resided. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 252 Dubuc St. with Fr. Lucien Roy officiating. Interment will follow at the Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Sidney and Kelly Trager, Jaxon and Scott Beilner, Wayne Ducharme and Dean Mayer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ted Mayer, Lorna Loughridge, Leah Roberge and Heather Boyd. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, a donation may be made in Philip's name to the charity of your choice. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 28, 2006