LUCILLE MARIE ANTOINETTE OKRAINEC (BARIL)

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LUCILLE MARIE ANTOINETTE OKRAINEC (nee BARIL) Our dearly loved Lucille went peacefully to be with her Lord on February 23, 2011 at Taché Centre, at the age of 87, after a lengthy and declining struggle with numerous health challenges. Lucille was predeceased by her husband, John Okrainec, her parents Joseph Thomas Baril and Anna Baril (née Gendreau), her brothers Joseph, Flight-Sargeant Roger, during the Second World War, Romeo, Denis, brother-in-law Alex Okrainec, sisters-in-law Pearl Kingham, Ruth Baril and stepdaughter Beverly Brown. Left to cherish her memory are her sister Aline Duval, brother Tom Baril, sisters-in-law Madge Baril, Rita Baril, Michèle Baril, Eleanor Okrainec, stepdaughter Gail Marshall and husband Ray of Ottawa, step-grandchildren Darlene, Wendy, Val, Kim, Mary and Kevin, and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to Lucille's brother Tom Baril, his wife Michèle and niece Thérèse Duval for their diligent, loving care and comfort during her last years of declining health. Born in 1923, Lucille received her education at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in St. Boniface. During the war, she worked at MacDonald's Aircraft Factory. Later, her business education led her to Mercury Publishers where, for many years, she enjoyed her work immensely. Lucille and John enjoyed many summers of camping, boating and fishing in the Whiteshell as well as travelling across Canada. After retirement, their favourite destination was Hawaii. Lucille was a dedicated member of the Catholic Women's League, King Edward Church Branch. Over the years she donated faithfully to many charities. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Road. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lucille's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 14, 2011