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GERARD ST. HILAIRE
Born: Aug 25, 1942
Date of Passing: Jan 30, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERARD ST. HILAIRE August 25, 1942 - January 30, 2013 After a courageous battle with cancer, Gérard passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at Riverview Health Centre. He is survived by his loving wife Judy, of 46 years; his son Dwight (Melanie) and daughter Claudine, and his precious grandchildren Evan and Aiden. He is survived by his brother André (Eveline), sisters Cécile Vermette, Sister Lorraine, and Carmelle (Roland) Gagnon, his mother-in-law Nora Froehlich, brother-in-law Alvin (Eileen) Froehlich, sister-in-law Linda McMillan and Ken Neumann, as well as many relatives and dear friends. He was predeceased by his father Pierre, his mother Arthemise, brother-in-law Gérard Vermette, father-in-law Fred Froehlich, brother-in-law John McMillan. Gérard became a teacher and taught most of his career in Winnipeg. He also built three homes for his family with the help of Judy and son Dwight. He loved carpentry and taught himself many building trades. He always strived for perfection. Gérard enjoyed travelling, camping, fishing, reading and gatherings with his family in the Whiteshell and Falcon Lake, his favourite place. Cremation has taken place. A private interment will be held at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Thanks to family and friends who visited him with good wishes and loving care. Many thanks to the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for their special care. Also, many thanks to CancerCare Manitoba, and the staff at Riverview Health Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gérard to the charity of one's choice. We will miss you and love you forever. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2013
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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Our deepest sympathy to Judy and family. My fondest memories of Gerard, my sister and I would spend a few days at Tante Arthemise during our school break when we were young. Loved playing hide and seek or iniminimini over. He was a very nice, timid, loving cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Murielle (Dupuis) Sabourin (cousin) on: Feb 05, 2013
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Judy: Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences. I am so sorry for your grief. - Posted by: Terry F. (a friend from long, long ago) () on: Feb 04, 2013
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Jean-Paul remembers that Gérard brought him to his first "Boite à chansons" many years ago and that they had a great evening together. Our sincere sympathies. - Posted by: Jean-Paul & Yolande Dupuis (cousin) on: Feb 04, 2013
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Our deepest sympathy to the St. Hilaire family. He will be remembered in our prayers. - Posted by: Gilles and Gisele Collette () on: Feb 04, 2013
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My condolences to you & your family Judy! - Posted by: Janine St-Hilaire (cousin) on: Feb 04, 2013
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Deepest sympathy Judy and your family. Fond memories will always remain of the visits we had with Gerard at the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Madeleine Dupuis and family (auntie and cousins) - Posted by: Madeleine Dupuis (aunt) on: Feb 03, 2013
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It is with great sorrow that we said our good-byes to Gérard, confident that he is now residing in a beautiful place prepared especially for him in heaven. I will always cherish the memories of times spent together: the games of our childhood, the work at his side on the farm, the outings as a teenager, the family gatherings, as well as the time spent with him during his illness. His gentleness, his patience, his sense of humour, and his great respect for others will be long remembered. We will be reunited some day. Our deepest condolences to his wife Judy, son Dwight and family, and daughter Claudine. - Posted by: Carmelle Gagnon (sister) on: Feb 03, 2013
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Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille. J'ai eu le privilège et l'honneur d'enseigner avec Gérard au Sacré Coeur. Il enseignait la 5ième et j'emseignais la 4ième. Il a été un excellent compagnon, toujours pret à aider et te supporter, pas d'importance ce que c'était! On va te manquer, Gérard. - Posted by: Thérèse Hébert (co-worker) on: Feb 03, 2013
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Judy, Gérard was a special classmate, with whom I and others shared many memorable moments during our College years. I offer to you and your family my sympathies at this very difficult time. Laurent Bisson (written from Texas) - Posted by: Laurent Bisson (Classmate) on: Feb 03, 2013
