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ROLAND (ROLLY) LEBRUN

Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2013

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ROLAND (ROLLY) LEBRUN It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Roland Lebrun on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the age of 67 years. He was predeceased by his father Jean-Baptiste and his brother Marcel. Rolly will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years Eva (nee Trudeau), his children Raymond (Jeanne) and Elaine; his grand-children: Christel, Christian, Eric; and Joey (Andrea), Brandon Defoort and great-granddaughter Kaydence. He is also survived by his mother Alphonsine Mondor (nee Grenier), his sisters and brother: Eveline (Bert) Foisy, Lucille (George) Haywood and Gérard (Anita), as well as numerous in-laws, many nieces, nephews and friends. Pepère was a devoted husband, loving father and adored spending quality time with his grandchildren. He will be truly missed. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church, Lorette, MB. A video tribute will be presented at 10:40 a.m. followed by eulogy at 10:50 a.m. Interment of the cremated remains will follow at the Lorette Parish Cemetery. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
Publish Date: Jan 19, 2013

ROLAND (ROLLY) LEBRUN Unexpectedly while on vacation, on Sunday, January 13, 2013, Rolly Lebrun passed away in Fort Lauderdale, at the age of 67 years. Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Parish in Lorette, MB. Long obituary to follow in Saturday's edition. DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949 www.desjardinsfuneralchapel.ca
Publish Date: Jan 18, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 19, 2013

Condolences & Memories (67 entries)

  • Eva, Eveline, Lucie and family. So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are extended out to you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Norm & Denise Goovaerts (Friends) on: Feb 21, 2013

  • We are so sorry to hear of Roland's passing. I hadn't seen him in a long time when a couple of months ago at the Chicken Chef in Lorette, he took the time to come say hello with a big hug. He made me feel that he was sincerely glad to see me and I'm sure that he was the same with everyone that he met. Condolences to Eva, and to all members of Roland's family. - Posted by: Rolande & Ernest Petit () on: Feb 01, 2013

  • Dear Eva and family, Just heard about Roland today. So sorry to hear this bad news, didn't have a computer for all of Jan./2013. Thinking of you with our deepest sympathy. Love Robert & Jackie xxxx - Posted by: Robert & Jackie Lambert () on: Jan 31, 2013

  • We have fond memories of Roll. That star we see in the sky with an extra twinkle --- for sure is Roll. Our sincere sympathy to the Lebrun families. - Posted by: Harvey & Beverly Lyons () on: Jan 29, 2013

  • I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Eva and family. Rolly will be missed by all. - Posted by: Linda Bibeau (part family) on: Jan 28, 2013

  • Rolly had the biggest smile. His laughter was contagious. I will always remember Eva saying, "Rolly" and then he would laugh! (Uncle Rolly and Aunty Eva) Deepest condolences to Eva and family. xo - Posted by: Audrey and Mike Rempel () on: Jan 27, 2013

  • We want to thank everyone for all the support you have given our family. It is greatly appreciated. Miss you Rolly. Until we meet again. With Love, Gerry, Lucy and Eveline. - Posted by: Eveline Foisy (sister) on: Jan 26, 2013

  • Chers Eva, Raymond, Jeanne et Éric, Nous sommes très attristés par le départ de votre bien aimé Époux, papa et grand-papa. Nous nous souviendrons de Rolly comme étant un homme généreux sur qui nous pouvions toujours compter. Sa bonne humeur et sa façon positive de voir la vie étaient remarquables! Nous aimions beaucoup le voir à la patinoire et il était toujours content de "piquer une bonne jasette"! Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières pendant ce temps éprouvant... Joanne Dumaine et Deny Gravel - Posted by: Joanne Dumaine et Deny Gravel (Amis) on: Jan 26, 2013

  • Jeanne, Ray, and children, we are so very sorry for your loss, your dad/grandpa was a big part of your lives, we remember seeing him at hockey. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Harry and Dominique Schlamp () on: Jan 26, 2013

  • Till we all meet again in the high school gym in heaven, Rest In Peace - Posted by: Steve Petriew (Old Friend and School mate from Lorette High School) on: Jan 24, 2013

  • Roly was a kind gentle man, with a big heart. He gave selflessly of himself to those in need. His infectious smile lit up any room he entered. A huge church unable to hold those who came to pay their respects to the family was a testament to all who loved Roly. It was a wonderful send off today...Roly was surely smiling! Eva, Elaine, Ray, Eveline, Lucy, and Gerry ..and all his family...you have a special angel keeping watch over you! You're in my thoughts and prayers! - Posted by: Madelyn McConnell (friend) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • Our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. God bless you all. - Posted by: Rita Tremblay et Murielle Tessier (friend) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • My condolences to your family for the loss of one so Dear! Rolly was always happy to see someone he knew and his big smile and a wave of his hand would invite you to sit with him at the restaurant!He was always ready to lend a hand and make you laugh while doing so! I enjoyed working with him and he will missed by many! Our prayers are with you! - Posted by: Reynald Audette (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • Our sincere sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful man who will be very missed by so many. May your fond memories console you at this difficult time and going forward. - Posted by: Dan & Kathleen Messner (Friends) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Jonas & Lindsay Haywood and family (nephew) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • He will be sadly missed in the Teamsters hall. A strong member for a lot of years. We will miss his warm smile at our meetings. Hold her steady my friend and brother . - Posted by: Barry Prescod (Teamster Business Agent/ Dispatcher) on: Jan 22, 2013

  • My deepest sympathies to Eva and the Lebrun family for their loss. - Posted by: Cynthia Smith () on: Jan 22, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to Eva and her family in their time of sorrow. - Posted by: Gloria and Gerard Smith and family () on: Jan 22, 2013

  • We were so sorry to hear about Rolly's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. A candle has been lit in our church in Phoenix. - Posted by: Roland & Angie Landry () on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Deepest sympathy to Eva and family on the loss of Rolly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Gloria and Gerard Smith and family (friends) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • We wish to extend our sincere condolences to you Eva, Ray, Elaine, the grandchildren, the great-granddaughter and the extended families that Rolly has inspired with his presence. Rolly was truly "One of a Kind" that touched so many hearts including ours. His positive attitude, warm heart and infectious laughter brought sunshine into so many lives. We will truly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your Guardian Angel give you the strength to help you through this difficult time. - Posted by: Roger & Janice Desmarais ((Friends)) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Sincere condolences, we will miss that wonderful guy. Loving wishes from the Carriere family. - Posted by: Ronnie and Alex Carriere and family (Friends) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Our condolences to Eva, Elaine, Ray and the rest of the Lebrun family. Rolly always could make someone smile with his warmth and humor - He will be greatly missed - Posted by: Darren & Julie Baggley (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • With heavy hearts we send our deepest sympathies to Eva, Raymond and Elaine and extended family. His loss will be felt by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Gilles & Louise Jeanson and family (friends) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Je vous offre mes sincères condoléances à toi Eva, et tes enfants. Je me rappel d'avoir gardé Raymond et Elaine en plusieurs occasions, et je garde de chaleureux mémoire de toi et Roland. - Posted by: Rachel Pilon (née Michaud) () on: Jan 21, 2013

  • My sincere condolences to Eva, Raymond & Elaine and families. Roland was a wonderful man. You are in my prayers, God Bless and be with you at this time and always. - Posted by: Lynne (Tremblay) Pelland (friend) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • We wish to extend our sincere heartfelt condolences to the Lebrun Family. Rolly was a wonderful person and one we were honored to know he will truly be missed. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. - Posted by: Dan, Linda and Welsh family () on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Rolly was one of those characters you meet that simply don't come around too often. Always a kind word, smile and a heartfelt laugh. Sympathies to Eva, Elaine, Ray and the family. He was a gentle soul who will be missed. - Posted by: Dave Audette (friend) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers go to Eva and the family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing we share in your loss. He was a great man. - Posted by: Lloyd & Helene DeMarcke () on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Rolly's laugh will be missed at coffee time. He was a kind person who always had a big smile, and big heart. We will treasure our time spent with him. - Posted by: Paul and Dawna Massey ((friend)) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • My condolences to the Lebrun family for the loss of their husband, father, grandfather, and great-gandfather. - Posted by: Annette McCarthy () on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Our condolences go out to Rollie's wife and his children. I have spent many years working with Rollie and Ray. We spent many an hour discussing political affairs and sharing countless laughs. We will miss the common sense he brought into every situation. We will just plain miss Rollie, work will not seem the same. Good-bye old friend - Posted by: James & Jerry Petkau (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2013

  • Thank you to all who have sent tributes to my mother and our family as well as all thier support. It is with peace that we say goodbye to our father, husband, grandfather, hero and our best friend. We loved him dearly and we will truly miss him. May God look after him until we meet him again. - Posted by: Elaine (Daughter) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Sending our deepest sympathy to Eva and family for the lost of Rolly - Posted by: fLORENCE tYL (FRIEND) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • We want to extend our deepest sympathy to the Lebrun family for the loss of your loved one. Roland will be missed and we will forever have fond memories of him. - Posted by: Roger & Yvonne Godard (Good friends) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Au nom de mes frères et ma soeur,famille d'oncle Roland et tante Denise Gagnon, nous voulons t'exprimer chère Eva, Raymond et Elaine nos plus sincères condoléances.Sachez que nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous en ces moments difficiles. Soeur Rita Gagnon, religieuse Ursuline au Québec et cousine de Tante Emma & oncle Roland, vous exprime aussi ses souhaits de symapathie; elle souligne également que ses pensées et prières soient avec vous et vos bien aimés. - Posted by: Suzanne et Guy Gagnon (cousins) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Eva and family, Tante Alphonsine, Eveline, Lucille & Gerard and families. Our sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather, son, brother. He was a great person. I will always have the fondest of memories of him taking me to school as a young child and enjoyed your surprise visits the last few years. Marie will fondly remember Rolly as well as she really enjoyed working with him during the summer of 2001. Again, our sincere condolences in your loss of a great person. - Posted by: Nicole and Marie Simpson (Cousins) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Our deepest condolences to all of Rolly's family. It was a pleasure knowing Rolly who was always so pleasant and had such an infectious hearty laughter. He will be missed. - Posted by: Warren & Lorraine Cahill (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Dear Eva and family, Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mike & Doris Ottawa, Ont. - Posted by: Michel & Doris Cavallin (Cousin) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Our deepest sympathies to the Lebrun, Trudeau and extended family. Rolly was a true 'one of a kind'! He will be missed by anyone who knew and worked with him. The St. Adolphe flood operations will definetly not be the same without Rolly and his tandem truck. We have lost a very special guy far too soon. - Posted by: RM of Ritchot Public Works (friends and co-workers) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Eva and family, Our prayers are with you in your time of need. We spent so much quality time together and now we have the memories. We will miss you Chief ! - Posted by: Gerry & Lena Marion (Brother-in-law and sister-in-law) on: Jan 20, 2013

  • Eva & Family We are so sorry to hear of Rolly's passing, our hearts go out to you. - Posted by: Lance & Diane Smith (friends) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Dear Eva & family......We are so saddened to hear the loss of your dear husband Rolly! Our deepest Sympathy to you and your family! We pray for you al! - Posted by: Louise & Don Trudeau (frienda) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • our sincere simpathy to all the family wish i could be there - Posted by: roland and georgette (cousin) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Our deepest sympathy to all your family! We keep you in our prayers. Une amie, Renee Jeanson, Laurette Simard, Jeanette Forgo et famille. - Posted by: Renee Jeanson () on: Jan 19, 2013

  • All our deepest sympathies to Eva, the children, the Trudeau and Lebrun families. We will always remember Rolly as a super nice guy. Unfortunately, we will be unable to attend the funeral on Tuesday as we are snobirding in Mexico. But you will be in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Phil & Lyse Rioux, Leo & Laurette Dumaine (cousins, uncle and aunt of Eva) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you Eva and family. Rolly was a very good customer of ours at Brian's Drive Innand a terrific person that would give you the shirt of his back. He always teased Brian and Brian would tease him. One thing that stood out in our minds was when Rolly came to pick up aa hamburger beacause he was in a hurry to pick up "Nag Nag at the airport (Eva). We laughed about that for years and every time we saw Rolly we would think of that. Rolly, you will be missed by everyone that knew you. e - Posted by: Brian and Anne Prior (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.We"ll never forget his laugh.He will be missed alot at coffee.God Bless. Maurice & Dolores - Posted by: Maurice &Dolores Jolicoeur (friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. - Posted by: Jack and Evelyn de Rocquigny (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Sorry to hear of your loss.he will be deeply missed.our prayers are with you all.will never forget his laugh.will miss him at coffee. - Posted by: Maurice & Dolores Jolicoeur (friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • My sympathy to Eva and family. Rolly was such a friendly, happy person, he will be missed by all who knew him. He had such a wonderful laughter we knew whenever he was around. So sad for the wife Eva, family and for his brothers and sisters as well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless take care. - Posted by: Linda Wyrzykowski (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • News of Mr. Lebrun's passing is truly saddening. Fun times at the rink and hotels is what we will remember best. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. - Posted by: Bob, Kellea, Riley and Brody Welsh (Friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Toutes nos sympathie, chere Elaine ainsi que Eva et toute la famille. Desole de ne pas etre avec vous en ce temps difficile. Nos prieres sont avec vos tous. - Posted by: Jacques et Gabrielle Comeault, Donna,Texas (amis avec Elaine) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • To Eva, your children and grandchildren ... we are so sorry for your loss. Rolly's passing is also the loss of the Eastman Selects Hockey family. We will surely miss Rolly, a very dedicated fan and friend. We were so fortunate to have known him. - Posted by: Mariette, Stu and Robert (Bobby) Evans (Hockey Buddies) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Nos sincères sympathies Eva et familles,nos pensées et prières sont avec vous. - Posted by: Dollard et Mariette Lachance () on: Jan 19, 2013

  • Our deepest condolences to Eva and family on the passsing of Rolly... our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. May the Lord give you strength and courage, and may He bless and keep you all. - Posted by: Annette & Hector (cousins) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • pray that Rolly is at peace and may God bless Eva and his Mom and family... He was a special man - Posted by: paul desmarais (school friend) on: Jan 19, 2013

  • My sincere condolences to the Lebrun family. I didn't know Rolly very well, but know Eva through work. Whenever I saw him, he was cheerful and always liked his hearty laugh! Very genuine. He will be missed.. - Posted by: Kathryn Stephens () on: Jan 18, 2013

  • Dearest Family of Rolly Lebrun, Eva, Ray and Family, Elaine and Family We join with so many others who knew Rolly in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Rolly touched many lives. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived. We also enjoyed his wonderful laugh and smile. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. In Sympathy, Jerry & Gilberte Marchadour - Posted by: Jerry & Gilberte Marchadour (Friends) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • We wish to extend our sympathy to the Lebrun family. Rolly was a great friend and it was a honour to know him.He was always a joy to be around. - Posted by: Karen and Greg Gerrard (Friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • Our sincere condolences to all the family. Fond memories of Rolly especially his smile will always be remembered. - Posted by: Larry & Irene Lipischak (brother-in-law & sister-in-law) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • We enjoyed Rolly & Eva's company while we lived in Lorette. He was a very good neighbour to us. He was always a happy camper. Sincere sympathies to the immediate family. - Posted by: Guy & Claudette Laurencelle (friends) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • We send our condolences and prayers to Eva and the rest of the Lebrun family. Rolly made the world a much easier place to be with his warmth and humour - I remember his smile and laugh so very well. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Kim & Chuck Haldane-Wilsone (friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • We want to send our deepest sympathy to Eva and children and grandchildren on the loss of their dear Husband, Father and Grandfather. We will miss Him so much. Rollie was such a Good Friend to us. - Posted by: Glen and Lorette Patterson (Very Dear Friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember calling him Chief at Christmastime & he smiled & laughed - my special name for him. Bob really enjoyed meeting him in August. He found him so easy going & humorous. He will be missed. - Posted by: Lorraine Guenette & Robert Palmer () on: Jan 18, 2013

  • always enjoyed that wonderful smile and laugh, all my sympathies to the family. - Posted by: claude beauchemin () on: Jan 18, 2013

  • Mes condoléances à toutes la famille Lebrun. Roland laisse pour vous tous des mémoires inobliables...je vous garde tous dans mes prières....... - Posted by: Monique Desmarais (friend) on: Jan 18, 2013

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