ALICE MARIE MARTEL -

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ALICE MARIE MARTEL 1911 - 2006 Peacefully on December 19, 2006, Alice Martel passed away at the Golden Door Home surrounded by her loving family. At 95 years Alice lived a full life, always with the comfort and company of family. Alice left us to join her husband Albert; children, Louise and Lawrence and son-in-laws, Stan Brown, Robert Schneider, Leo Lussier and Fred Green. Left to celebrate her wonderful life are her children, Emily Green, Irene Lussier, Marie (Phil), Margaret Schneider, Lucien (Gwen), Denis (Rosemary), Gene (Gladys), Lynda (Dave), Archie (Gloria), Isabel (Wayne), Blanche, Robert (Carol), and Peter (Annette). Along with 46 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Born on November 18, 1911 in La Broquerie. Alice married Albert in 1929, and they began their family soon after. Their first child was born 1929 and their last in 1955. They spent many years living in their home on Manahan Street. After the passing of Albert, due to illness in 1974, Alice continued on with the support of her children. She spent time living in Richer, then her home on Chevier Boulevard, before moving into Centre Tache, and finally Golden Door Care Home. Alice spent many evenings in the company of family and friends. Guests in her home always enjoyed glorious meals, hot tea and a warm welcome. She enjoyed playing cards, watching movies, gardening, knitting and attending mass at the St. Vital Parish. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Golden Door for their wonderful care of our mother. A funeral mass will be held on Friday December 22 at 10.30 a.m., in the St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, 1629 Pembina Hwy. Interment will follow in the St. Vital Parish Cemetery. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 21, 2006