DENIS P. LABOSSIERE

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DENIS P. LABOSSIERE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Labossiere on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Misericordia Health Centre at the age of 74 years. Denis is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Germaine; his four children, Ritchie (Kathy), Darryl (Roma), Norman (Linda), Arlene; his seven grandchildren, Kenny, Dylan, Ainsley, Danielle, Devin, Caidan and Riley, also Riley's dad and friend of the family Mark Sealey. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers, Andy, Eddy (Denise); his sisters, Angele, Denise, Ellie (Camielle); sister-in-law Yolande. He will be sadly missed by the Claeys Family - Henry (deceased), Lorrette (Glen), Lorry (Ilene), Johnny (Karen), Marlene (Marcel-deceased), Linda (Larry), Leonard (Sandy), Dennis (Barb), Claire Claeys. Denis will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces/nephews and many friends. Denis was predeceased by his son Darcy; parents, Adolphis and Alice; brothers, Romeo (Doreen), Ted; his sisters, Isabelle (Camiel), Lucianne (Albert), Evelyne (Jean), Germaine (John), Hilda (George), Sylvia; sister-in-law Gail; brothers-in-law, Joseph, Alphonse. Denis lived his life to the fullest, working every day of his life for his family, he was an inspiration to so many of us, and his memories will go on. Denis leaves behind a legacy of Love and Devotion to his family. He loved and cherished his children, and his grandchildren and was known to his grandchildren as Papa . Denis and Germaine had a life full of Love and were there for each other when times got tough, and their love will go on forever. We Love You, and will miss you so much. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Concordia Hospital, and the Misericordia Health Centre for their compassionate care while he was there. We would also like to specially thank Marlene Claeys and Andy Labossiere for being there for Denis (Dad), (Papa) and we can't express enough how much this meant to all of us. We would also like to thank Mark Sealey for being there for the family. There are so many to thank and we want everyone to know that we are so grateful to have all of you in our lives, helping us get through this time. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gerard Parish, 45 Foster Street. Viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Burial to follow at Green Acres Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of ones choice. 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 Feb 18, 2009