ANGE-EMMA VERMETTE (CLEMENT)

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ANGE-EMMA VERMETTE (nee CLEMENT) Peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2008 after a short illness, Ange-Emma passed away at the age of 93 years and six months. She leaves to mourn her six children, Maurice (Emma), René (Julie), Cécile (Gilles Alarie), Gilles (Antoinette), Paulette Fernande Seliski and Lionel (Patricia); 22 grandchilddren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by one sister Lucille (René Ayotte) and one sister-in-law Alice Clément as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ange-Emma was predeceased by her husband Jean-Baptiste in 1999; her grandson Luc Alarie in 1988; by her sisters Alice, Florence and her twin brother Alderic. Mom cherished her family above all else. Her greatest love was to bring together, into her home, her children and grandchildren to celebrate all family events. And even though she suffered from Paget's disease in one leg, her passion for tending her flowers and her large garden continued on for many years. Thank you mom for the love you've shown us and the memories you've left in our hearts. You will be missed by all. Viewing will be at 10:00 a.m. at the Précieux-Sang Roman Catholic Church, 200 Kenny St. on Wednesday, August 27 followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at the St. Jean-Baptiste Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Emergency Room at the St. Boniface Hospital. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at: www.desjardins-funeral.ca DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2008