FLORETTE VINCENT

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FLORETTE VINCENT June 28, 1934 - October 16, 2011 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Florette Vincent on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Pine Falls General Hospital, in the arms of her loving family. Florette is predeceased by her mom Marianne Wilcott, her dad Alfred Lessard, her husband Sylvio and two precious sons Omer and Tony, her sisters and brothers. She will be sadly missed by her son Melvin (Annette); daughter Della (Keith); daughters-in-law Lucille and Verna; grandchildren: Chantal, Jenelle, Patrick, Jen, Tanya, Kevin, Tara, Kayla, Elizabeth, Jasmine and Vincent as well as her sisters: Lea, Adele, Yvonne, Diane and her little sweetie Irene, and her brother Eddie. Flo had a very strong love for her family and music. She was so involved in bowling, music and horseshoes. At the age of 65 she took up fiddling and at the age of 75 she won the provincial and national senior bowling championship titles. A huge thank you to Dr. Essa and the Pine Falls Hospital nurses. The care was second to none and Mom's last days felt like she was coming home. The family wishes to thank Annette's Mom and sisters for all their love and support. Memorial donations, in memory of Flo, can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. In keeping with Florette's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Thursday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. Prayer service will also be held on Friday, October 21 at 12:30 p.m. in the Notre Dame De Laus Catholic Chruch, Powerview, MB followed by a memorial mass at 1:00 p.m. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E. J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 19, 2011