HELEN LUCILLE PEDNEAULT (TOUSIGNANT)

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HELEN LUCILLE PEDNEAULT (TOUSIGNANT) February 4, 1930 - December 20, 2007 Today another angel joined in Heaven's choir. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Pedneault. After a long struggle, Helen left peacefully from her home at Birchwood Terrace. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter Diane (Terry) Zilinski and son Jerry (Doreen) Pedneault. Her precious grand-children Daniel, Chris, Jennifer, Jason and Sareena and great-grandchildren Evelyn, Christianna, Magnus, Adaira and Kayden. Helen is also survived by her sisters, Therese (Hubert) Harcus, Angel (Paddy) Quaite, Gertie (John) Giesbrecht, and Bertha Richards; brothers, Albert (Jeannette) Tousignant and Jerry Tousignant; brother-in-law Ulysis (Anne) Pedneault and sister-in-law Terri Matheson, her nieces and nephews and their children. Helen was predeceased by husband Hector and daughter Michelle, her parents Phillippe and Sarah and brother Lucien. We would like to thank the staff of Birchwood Terrace and also Dr. Bowerman for their excellent care and compassion for our mom while she was in their care. Mom loved life. One of her greatest pastimes was fishing. There wasn't a safe haven for fish in Darlington Bay. Helen also loved gardening and cooking Sunday meals for her family when she was able. She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed being a grandmother to the young ones. At her request, cremation has taken place and private interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. We will miss you Mom, but know that you are at peace with Michelle and Dad. You can shed tears that she is gone Or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, Love, and go on. Helen will be sadly missed by those who shared a moment in life with her and may her memory live on in all those hearts she so dearly touched.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 29, 2007