GEORGES CLOUTIER

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GEORGES CLOUTIER It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Georges Cloutier on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Georges leaves his wife Irène (née Massicotte) and many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Gabriel Cloutier and Lumina Ritchot and son Lucien and several brothers and sisters. Georges and Irène were married for 63 years. Georges was born in St. Norbert on January 12, 1927. He was one of 16 children, Joe (Louisa), Gérard (Angèle), Alphonse (Alice), Maurice (Marie), Clotilde (Maurice Bellerive), Eugène, Thérèse, Georges, Thérèse, Denise (Denis Sabourin), Dolores (Jean Sareault), Rita, Cécile (Bill Buck), Yvette, Marie (Peter Pennie), Jean (Gail). Georges married Irène on November 6, 1948. Georges and Irène were a team together. This was evident in everything they did. They had eight children; Mariette (Arnold Ternowski), Gilbert (Lorraine), Claude (Valentina), Lucien (décédé), Réal (Karen Palmer), Léo (Carmen), Robert (Elena), George (Heather Stagg). Dad also leaves 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Georges loved his family and worked very hard his entire life. He started working at a young age on the family farm. It was an expectation in the Cloutier family that everyone would contribute to the household and this has been a tradition passed on from one generation to another. After Georges married Irène, he began farming near Parc Labarrière in St. Norbert, close to the family farm. In Mom and Dad's effort to support their ever growing family, Dad began learning a trade to bring in a more regular source of income and took up sheet metal work including the installation of furnaces. He made a reputation for himself as a fun spirit who loved a joke and made many lasting friendships in the industry. Georges was an incredible father and together with Irène, they raised a large family. Dad was a man of honour and had an incredible ethic. He was a mentor to his children. He worked long hours and contributed to the family in every way, including activities in the home. Mom and Dad were partners to the very end. Dad lived a healthy and independent life. He valued God, faith, hope, charity, hard work, individual responsibility, education, honesty and respect. One of his favourite expressions was make yourself useful , he also had a great sense of humour. Dad was not one to believe that good things happened to you because of luck. That was foolish to him. Effort equalled success to Dad and he would never blame others for any bad situation to befall him. Dad enjoyed his retirement and kept busy. He had a talent for construction and problem solving. He would walk into a room and could tell if something was not level. When something needed repair, he would strategize on how to fix it and get it done without delay. Dad will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends. He leaves a legacy of faith and joie de vivre . Nous vous aimerons toujours Papa, Pépère et Grand Pépère. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive. Donations in recognition of Georges can be made to the St. Amant Foundation on behalf of Lucien Cloutier. The Family also wants to thank all of the staff and physicians at Misericordia Health Centre who were outstanding and reached out to Dad in his time of need. Online condolences may be made at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550 www.glenlawn.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 16, 2011