DOROTHY ROBIDOUX (JAMES)

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DOROTHY ROBIDOUX (nee JAMES) Dorothy Edith Robidoux (nee James) peacefully passed away Saturday August 9, 2008 at Taché Centre in St. Boniface, MB. Auntie Dorothy as she was known to many was born on April 18, 1914 daughter of Victorine and William James. She grew up and went to school in Baie St. Paul, Manitoba. In 1937 she married Lucien Robidoux. Auntie Dorothy and her husband Lucien worked together to build and operate a post office and general store known as Sunshine Corner in St. Vital. Later she became a House Mother for young nurses and after the passing of Lucien she became active as a volunteer in the community of St. Boniface, MB. Predeceased by her husband Lucien, and her sister Mary Kathleen, she leaves to mourn: her sister Anne Thorpe and family, her nephew Senator Gerry (Margaret) St. Germain and family, her niece Jeanette (Gordon) Kapelus and family all of Vancouver, and many other nieces and nephews. We wish to thank the entire staff at Taché Center as well as, her niece Nancy St. Hilaire and family who were always there to support and love our dear Aunt. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with viewing one half hour prior to service at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church (200 Kenny St., St. Boniface, MB) with the Fr. David Brabant officiating. Interment to follow at St. Vital Roman Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy's name can be made to the Grey Nuns of St. Boniface, or to Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 13, 2008