THERESE MARIE BLANC (DUHAMEL)

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THERESE MARIE BLANC (nee DUHAMEL) It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, wife, daughter, grandmother and friend at the age of 68. She passed away peacefully in the early evening of December 12, 2010. after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Maurice Blanc, children Lise (Luke) Meixner and Robert Blanc, her grandchildren Desiree, Joey and Jeffrey, most recently two small miracles Nathan and Gabriel, which made her a great- grandmother, parents Marcien and Angelina Duhamel. She made many friends in her life, in childhood, through her many years of teaching, in retirement travelling to Texas on many adventures and in recent years the special bonds and friendships made camping, she loved you all. Desiree, Joey and Jeffrey were her special jewels, the times spent with them were her most precious times. She will be missed by many friends and family, not a day will go by that we will not forget a special moment, a special time, a special conversation and especially her love. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their care, gentleness and understanding in her last few days and moments of life. A special thank you to Raymond and Jeanette, your friendships means more than you will ever know, thank you for always being there in the blink of eye, your thoughtfullness has not gone unnoticed. In lieu of flowers the family would encourage a donation to the cancer research or a charity of your choosing in her name. A private celebration of her life will be held on Friday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. Alliance Church, 750 Kildare. LeClaire Brothers in care of arrangements, 775-2220.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2010