ARMAND JOSEPH HUTLET

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ARMAND JOSEPH HUTLET It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Armand Joseph Hutlet at the age of 64 years. After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully on August 31, 2006 at the Portage District General Hospital. Armand will be missed by his wife of 34 years, Margaret; his son Richard (Norma); his daughters Angeline (Don Mangiacotti) and Jacqueline; his step children: Lawrence Lilley, Theresa (Ernie West), Judy (Langford Straight), Brenda and Albert Lilley; five sisters: Yvonne Bisson, Marie-Rose Bisson; Eveline (Félicien Boulet), Emilienne (George Mangin), Pauline (Barry Wasylik); four brothers: Camile (Peggy), Norbert (Joan), Antoine (Céline), Hubert (Audrey), many grand-children, great-grand-children, nephews and nieces, his campground family and innumerable friends. Armand was predeceased by his son Daryl (1992); his parents Paulin (1970) and Cecile (1994); step-daughter Loretta Lilley (1982), brothers-in-law Adrien Bisson (1997) and Luc Bisson (2002). Armand was born on May 11, 1942 on a mixed farm near Bruxelles, MB. He attended Ste. Marie School in Bruxelles. At the age of 16 years he left the family farm to work for several farmers near Holland, MB. He has been a resident of Portage la Prairie and area for more than 40 years. Armand will be remembered as an honest and hardworking individual holding at times two or three jobs at once. He was employed at MDC from 1966 to 1979. In 1979 he decided to go into business for himself and purchased a convenience store on Saskatchewan Avenue which he operated under the name of Hutlet's Corner Store until 1999. From 1992 to July 2006 he owned and operated Lynch's Point campground on the southern tip of Lake Manitoba. Armand was involved in many community organizations including the K-40, treasurer of the Fort la Reine Wildlife Association, president of the Regency Tenants Association and member of Ducks Unlimited. Hutlet's Corner Store was a proud sponsor for many years of the Cougars' men and ladies slow-pitch teams as well as youth ringette and hockey. Armand enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, making puzzles and having a good cup of coffee with family and friends. Armand always kept a very good sense of humour, good spirits and an unshakeable faith during his battle with cancer. Prayers will be held at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church in Portage la Prairie on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.. The funeral mass will take place at the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, September 7, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Central Plains Cancer Care Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 0K8, or the Portage Hospital Foundation, 524 Fifth St. SE, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A8. Funeral arrangements in care of Omega Funeral Chapel of Portage la Prairie.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2006