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IRENE GIRARD (née VERLEY) Peacefully with her family by her side, Irene Girard (nee Verley) passed away on the morning of November 10, 2006, at the age of 63 years. She leaves behind her husband Andre Girard; sons, Paul and Gerald; daughter-in-law Lindsay Girard (Barrand) and granddaughter Ava Polishuk. In addition, she is mourned by her siblings, Anita Verley, Annette Verley (Paul Thorsteinson), Della Letain (Pete Letain), Lucille Verley (Kevin Swordy), Sylvia Taggart (Aldwyn Taggart), Roland Verley (Lea Verley) and Reg Verley (Wendy Verley); her brothers and sisters-in-law including; Claudette Foster (nee Girard) (John Foster), Murielle McMillan (nee Girard) (Mark McMillan), Suzanne White (nee Girard) (Russell White) and Raymond Girard (Bev Girard) as well as countless nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents RoseAnna and Alphonse Verley and her brothers Cyrille and Gerald Verley. Irene was raised in Laurier, MB and taught briefly in St. Lazare and Holland, before teaching in Elie. After marrying Andy and having her two boys, Irene returned to teach in St. Eustache for 16 of her 25 years. While teaching in St. Eustache she also completed her Bachelor of Arts through the St. Boniface College. After retirement, Irene also did project work for Bureau de l'education francaise . Irene thoroughly enjoyed her family, friends, students and her flower beds. She will be fondly remembered for her caring and compassionate ways. Prayers will be held at the St. Eustache Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm. The funeral Mass will be on Thursday, November 16 at 2:00 pm. With respect to Irene's wishes, cremation will follow. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Cancer Foundation. Adam's Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2006
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It was with great sadness that we learned of Irene's passing. Our kids were blessed to have Irene as a teacher at St. Eustache. Her caring manner and dedication to her profession and her sense of humor was a constant presence in her classroom. We valued her as a friend also. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Piche' Family - Posted by: Marta Piche' (Friend) on: Nov 16, 2006