HILDA LOUISE

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HILDA LOUISE ROBERT (nee CONNELLY) August 21, 1944 - October 24, 2008 Hilda spent her remaining hours embraced by the love of her family and friends and passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 24, 2008 at the St. Boniface General Hospital at the age of 64 years. Her memory will be cherished by children Charles (Debi), Renée, and Roger (Marlene), and her treasured grandchildren Ashley, André, Avery and Austin. She joins her husband of 39 years, Gilles, who predeceased her in February, 2005. Hilda leaves to mourn sisters Theresa Connelly, Cecile Perron (late Alphonse), Jean Gauthier (late Roméo), Marg Fournier (Bernard), May Gauthier, Irene Connelly, Aggie Johnson (Charles); brothers James (Gisele), Brian (Connie), Charlie (Annette) and Raymond (Diane); in-laws Denise Connelly (late Bob), Gisèle Marion (Poke Prins), Monique Robert and Bernard Robert; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by brothers Bob and Bing, parents Patrick and Aurise Connelly, and in-laws Albini and Clarinda Robert. Hilda was born and raised in St. Laurent, MB to a large and loving family. She wed Gilles on July 3, 1965 and with their three children raised livestock and farmed land in St. Malo, Aubigny and Morris. She was a dedicated wife and mother who immersed herself in every aspect of her children’s lives. Hilda was on cloud nine with the arrival of her grandkids and delighted in indulging their every little whim. Hilda enjoyed family events, particularly the Connelly picnics on the homestead in St. Laurent. She enjoyed travelling and fulfilled a lifelong dream last year with a trip to Arranmore in Ireland, the birthplace of her father. The family would like to thank Dr. Ted St. Godard and nursing staff of the Palliative Care ward at St. Boniface General Hospital for ensuring Mom’s comfort in her final days; and is eternally grateful to Chalet Malouin staff for providing such great care of Mom these past years. Funeral services will be celebrated at the St. Malo Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., with viewing at 1:30 p.m. The interment will follow in the parish cemetery. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 27, 2008