ARTHUR JOSEPH CARRIERE

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ARTHUR JOSEPH CARRIERE Arthur Joseph Carriere died peacefully May 16, 2010 at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg Manitoba at the age of 84 years. Art was born August 20, 1925 in St. Pierre, Manitoba, the second child of Louis and Alphonsine Carriere (nee Zastre) and was raised in St. Pierre and St. Norbert along with his siblings Annette, Levi and Noella. Art was a dedicated veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy and spent four years overseas in the Second World War. His strong sense of national pride drove the French speaking young boy to enlist at the age of 16 years despite the minimum being 17. He grew into manhood, learned English, endured sea sickness and was aboard the HMCS Prince Henry on the morning of June 6, 1944 when the Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy. This life changing experience held many fond memories and Art often spoke of the challenges and rewards of this time in his life. The Navy was key in shaping Art into the strong, hard working, reliable, loving, honest, independent man he became. Art married his long time love Alfreda Storey November 21, 1953 and celebrated 50 years of marriage prior to her death in August 2004. He spent his working years with the Manitoba Provincial Government and throughout their marriage Art and Freda lived in Richer, West Hawk Lake, Seven Sisters Falls, Stead, and eventually Grand Marais, Manitoba where he built their retirement home. Art and Freda loved to entertain and family and friends were always welcome. Together Art and Freda supported each other and their family through all of our journeys. They would often take long road trips to visit us with a car filled to the brim with homemade goodies, presents, and little trinkets that Grandma had picked up with us in mind. Christmas was a special time of year for all of us. Grandpa and Grandma created a magic for us all at that time of year. No detail or family member was overlooked. Grandpa was known to carry sleigh bells so when bedtime came Christmas Eve the children would hear Santa's reindeer. This tradition is something we will all carry down to our children and grandchildren. Art enjoyed snowmobiling and curling. He was the fire chief of the Grand Marais Fire Department for over 25 years. He was an avid gardener and was content to spend hours weeding the garden and nurturing his strawberries. Homemade jam from Grandpa and Grandma was a regular treat. A move to Selkirk in 2006 brought many new friends into Art's life including his dear friend Florence Fedyk. Together they enjoyed playing cards, sharing many laughs and talking about family. He enjoyed living at Kiwanis on the Red and was often seen motoring to the Legion on his scooter. Art's wisdom and guidance will be sorely missed by his children Louise Rawluk (Warren) of Gypsumville, Manitoba and James Carriere (Tiffany) of Lethbridge, Alberta. He was the dear Grandpa of Jennifer Joslin (Gord McNaught Jr.), Breanne Joslin (Marcus Blouw), Ashley Joslin (Neil Hastie), Matthew Carriere, Mackenzie Penner (Jay), and Taylor Carriere. Art loved babies and great-granddaughter Madeline Hastie was the apple of his eye! Grandpa Art will be missed by his step-grandchildren Teresa (Brad), Chris (Danlin), Holly (Norm), Ben, Sydney, Hunter, and Greer as well as step-great-grandchildren, Danielle, Evan, Hannah, Mathew, Tanas, Evelina, and baby Alexander. Art was predeceased by his wife Freda August 17, 2004 and by his sisters Annette and Noella, and brother Levi. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 21, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, 227 McLean Avenue, Selkirk, Manitoba. The family extends their thanks to Dr. Louis Van Rooyen and Dr. G. Minuk for their kind care over the last several years. We are deeply appreciative of the exemplary care that our Dad received by the physicians and staff while a patient on 6E in St. Boniface Hospital. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations may be made to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, Room D1003-409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 19, 2010