ALDEA (FOUFIE) REID -

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ALDEA (FOUFIE) REID 1920 - 2007 Aldea Foufie Reid, born April 30, 1920, fell asleep June 10, 2007. Aldea was the daughter of Jean Charron and Marie Fouillard; and sister to Al, Phil (Marian), Gene (Linda), Ray (Angela) and Jeanette. Foufie was auntie to many and cousin to everyone from St. Lazare. Aldea was married to Earle Reid (passed 2001) over 50 years. She will also be remembered by Joan, Joyce (Clinton), Anne (Garnet), Marguerite (Alex) and families and friends in Rivers and Foxwarren. Mother to Bob (Tracy), Ted, Jack (Cherie), Phil and Margot (Bruce); Mum to Valerie (Angie) and Alfred (Jackie); Gramma to Keith, Danielle, Stephanie, Quentin and Chantal. Aldea was a warm and loving person who always put everyone before herself. Her life in Winnipeg revolved around her family and close, friendly neighbourhood where she lived in for over 50 years. Her heart and home were always open to everyone. She was proud of her French heritage and extended family. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and St. Ignatius Church and dedicated countless hours to church as well as community charities and activities. She was always very social and ready to meet and greet people. She became quite the story teller and great source of entertainment. But most of all she loved to sing with a beautiful voice a large repertoire of songs. Mother sang happy songs alone to herself and for everyone all the days of her life. C'EST SI BON Funeral mass on June 22, 2007, at St. Ignatius Church at 1:00 p.m. Burial and reception at Green Acres Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2007