MORRIS BERTHELETTE

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MORRIS BERTHELETTE September 20, 1936 - November 11, 2006 While in the Pine Falls Hospital with his wife and family by his side, Morris peacefully left this world to be with Jesus. Morris faced his heart wrenching diagnosis of a brain tumour with true grit and unyielding determination during this most untimely journey. He is survived by his loving wife, Vivian, children, Jerome (Carmen), Les (Shannon), Michelle (Jim), Lionel (Tracey). Agnes (mother of his children). Step-sons, Cameron (Cheryl), Grant (Lori), Dezi (Michelle) Pachkowsky, his grandchildren whom he loved dearly; Sean, Stacey McPhee, Veronica and Courtney Berthelette, Stephanie, Brendan, Aaron, Drake, Chase, Bailey, Kyle, Chad, and Jeremy Pachkowsky. Morris will also be missed by his sisters, Lorraine (Chris), Doris (Paul) and Evelyn, his brothers, Bert (Ina), Andy (Noeline), sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Maurice), Sherry (Albert), brother-in-law Derwin of BC. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Adrien and Anesie, his sister Lillian, brothers, Lawrence and Robert. Mother-in-law Margaret Linklater and other dear ones. Morris served in the Armed Forces as a Military Policeman and became a Warrant Officer. He received a Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal as a result of having served in the Belgium Congo with the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces. He received a medal to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Queens accession to the Throne in February of 1952. He retired in 1982 after serving 25 years. He received an award for saving the life of a Stoney Mountain Prison Guard, while working as a correctional officer. He contributed to alcohol and drug rehabilitation. Morris along with his son, Les went into body building and won several championships. He enjoyed travel with his wife Viv, camping and dancing. A funeral service will be held at the Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church in Powerview, on Tuesday November 14 at 1:00 p.m. with Fr. James Gray officiating. Interment will follow at the Notre Dame du Laus Parish Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made to the Cancer Care Foundation of Manitoba. A big thank you to Dr. Abu Dieh for his compassionate care and to the nurses and staff at the Pine Falls Hospital. Also to Dr.Vijay and Kim Parddoski and the staff at CanceCare. God Bless you all. Should you go first, I remain to walk the road alone. I'll live in memories garden dear, with happy days we've known. In Spring I'll watch for roses red, and shades of lilac blue. In early fall when the brown leaves fall, then I'll catch a glimpse of you. Should you go first and I remain, to finish the scroll, no lengthening shadow shall creep in to make this life seem droll. We've known so much of happiness, yes we had our cup of joy, and memory is one gift of God, that death cannot destroy. Should you go first and I remain, there's one thing I'll have you do, walk slowly down that long road, for one day I'll follow you. I want to know each step you took, so that I may walk the same. For some day down that lonely road, I'll hear you call my name. Rest in Peace, my darling husband. SOBERING FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM in care of arrangements Mb. Toll Free 1-877-776-2220 or 268-3510

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 13, 2006