PEARL GAGNE (FORGAN)

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PEARL GAGNE (nee FORGAN) September. 6, 1918 - August 7, 2011 Pearl Gagne, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her brother Morley, her children Diane (Phil) Nakashima, Jeanine Joseph, Sue Reid, Bill, her stepsons Jack (Sandy), Ron (Joan), her grandchildren Tome, Lori, Leanora, Courtney, Brandon, Kaitlin, Chris, Kelly, Corey, her great-grandchildren David, Hannah, Daniel, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Paul, siblings Etta, Kaye, Celia, Lottie, Jack. Mom was a very smart woman who continued to develop and learn her entire life, from being top-of-the-class in her secretarial course, to becoming an aerobics instructor at age 65. Her strength and independence enabled her to persevere through the many trials she encountered in her life. The passing of Dad made it necessary for her to join the workforce and raise their young family alone. She quickly rose from the steno pool to executive secretary at Manitoba Health, paid off the mortgage, and managed to retire early, all the while being an excellent provider, and still having time and energy to volunteer for causes important to her family. A brief graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookside Cemetery, 3001 Notre Dame Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer Society or a charity of your choice. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2011