BEATRICE MOUSSEAU (SOLDIER)

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BEATRICE MOUSSEAU (nee SOLDIER) January 10, 1936 - November 9, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and wife. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 49 years, Alfred, sons: Larry Soldier (Betty Ann), Lloyd (Candace) and Brian Mousseau; grandsons: Tony, Todd, Nicholas, Brett, Jason Soldier and her only granddaughter, Stacey Soldier. She also leaves to mourn her sister Hazel, sister-in-law Louise Soldier, brothers: Vernon, Fred (Audrey), James (Gloria), Lawrence, Ron (Marina) and Ed, along with numerous nieces and nephews and foster children: Ashley and Leeann Tait. Beatrice was predeceased by her parents Harry and Mary Louise Soldier, sister Mary, brother Robert, in-laws Gilbert and Elizabeth Mousseau, brothers-in-law Harry and Wilfred Mousseau and Alex Anderson, sister-in-law Gladys McKinney and nephew Ernie Anderson. Beatrice was born in Swan Lake and lived there all her life. She enjoyed making blankets, moccasins and playing bingo. She worked various jobs including welding, painting and working for a potato farmer. Besides being a mother and grandmother to her own, who she was especially proud of for all their accomplishments, Beatrice was also a very loved and devoted foster mother. She had a big heart and was always there for anyone to offer much care and compassion. A Traditional Wake was held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services were held at the Swan Lake First Nation Hall on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at the Indian Springs Cemetery. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2011