ISABEL MARIE CELINA GIRARDIN (CONRAD)

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ISABEL MARIE CELINA GIRARDIN (nee CONRAD) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Isabel Girardin, on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the age of 95 years at the St. Boniface Hospital. She died peacefully with her family at her side. Remaining to forever cherish Isabel's memory are her children Marc (Pat) and sons Geoffery (Theresa) and Darrell (Tricia); Ron (Carol) and son Ryan (Jen); Beatriz (late Jim Hunter) and daughters Lori (Gerald) and Leah (Edward); Bob (France) and children Andrea and Carl Eric; Norman (Patty) and daughters Allison and Margeaux; Michele Gervais (Lionel) and sons Marc (Nicole), Mathew and Thomas (Danielle); Joey (Cindy) and son Joey Junior; as well as Lori's daughters Keleigh, Madeleine and Sophie Clair; Darrell's twin daughters Joceline and Olivia; and sisters Irene and Gertie. She was predeceased by her husband George in 1978; brothers Edgar, Rod, Norbert, Albany, Horace (Joe); and sister Jean. Isabel was born in Indian Springs, Manitoba, November 1, 1912. George and Isabel were married in Emerson, Manitoba on November 13, 1939. They lived in La Salle and worked side by side on the farm while raising their family. Isabel also had a very rewarding teaching career as a French specialist in several areas of Manitoba. At age 73 she opened the Stop Inn Restaurant outside Sanford, enjoying this successful venture for many years. Her last couple of years were spent contentedly living with Ron and Carol on the farm. Her biggest pleasures were family gatherings, playing cards, working on puzzles and keeping up with world affairs. In compliance with Isabel's wishes no formal funeral service will be held. In the summer, a gathering of friends and family will take place on the farm to celebrate Isabel's life. Further information will be posted in the Free Press. Special thanks to the staff of 5B at the St. Boniface Hospital. Your exceptional care was much appreciated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Isabel's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 200-6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2008