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MICHELLE JEAN MCPHEE
Date of Passing: Dec 01, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMICHELLE JEAN MCPHEE Suddenly, but peacefully, our world lost a daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and niece, when we lost Michelle on December 1, 2013 at the age of 53. She was predeceased by her father, Morris Berthelette in 2006, and leaves to mourn her husband of 30 years, Jim, her two wonderful children Sean and Stacy whom she loved so much and were the focal point of her existence. She also leaves to mourn her mother, Agnes, brothers Jerome (Carmen), Les (Shannon), and Lionel (Tracey), along with her nieces, Veronica and Courtney. She will also be missed tremendously by her McPhee family, mother Millie, brothers, Gerry (Nicole, Cory, Nadine), Ron (Rolande, Nicholas), Dave (Debbie, Rick, Jason), John (Diana, Ryan, Heather) and Debbie (Chuck). Michelle was born in Barrie, Ontario and lived in various parts of Canada as a member of a military family until she ended up in Winnipeg. After working as a clerk at Air Command at C.F.B. Winnipeg, she married Jim in 1983 and embarked on the only career that mattered to her, being a mother. Her love for her family was unconditional. She loved music, especially The Beatles and Aerosmith and was so excited to go to concerts where she saw Aerosmith, Elton John, Rod Stewart and most recently, Paul McCartney. The kids would always tease her about her music and her singing voice. She also loved mountains, as a trip we took to Banff and Jasper was forever locked in her memory and was the number one trip we had to redo when the kids graduated from University. Health issues plagued Michelle for the past few years and she worked so hard to fight through the pain and put on a brave face. She was a survivor crediting her family for giving her the strength to carry on and giving her a reason to live. She would always say "But you love me anyway." We would like to thank all the family for the tremendous help and compassion that they have given us through this difficult time as we couldn't have done it without you. We would also like to thank Dr. M. Mysore and the Health Care Professionals at the Grace Hospital for all of the care given to Michelle. Also we wish to thank Gerald and Dave at Chapel Lawn for their caring and professional demeanor in arranging Michelle's funeral. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Reception will follow. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Dec 6, 2013
MICHELLE JEAN MCPHEE Peacefully, on December 1, 2013 Michelle passed away at the age of 53. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Longer notice will follow. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
Publish Date: Dec 5, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2013
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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I still miss you after seven years and I love you so much. I cry many tears for you. I wish you by my side. You were always my extra special best friend that cannot be replaced. I will see you in heaven. Please wait for me. I will need your hugs. Love you forever and always. You are my angel please show me some how you know that. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😢😢😢😇😇😇 - Posted by: Colette (Friend) on: Dec 04, 2020
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My book has been finally edited and is going on to publishing. My celebration at the Laurel Centre is going to be in December. I shall bring your picture and Bob's with me to celebrate my true happiness and I want you to share with me. "A new beginning". Miss you and love you and from Carole King I will treasure our song forever. You've got a friend. Love you and look down at me as I talk to you so much. Love ColetteYPYAXF - Posted by: colette keefe (bff) on: Oct 17, 2014
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I have been listening to our song. You've got a friend. The words applied so much to us because I came running each time you called me. I have always wished you could have called me the last time. - Posted by: Colette Keefe (Friend) on: Aug 25, 2014
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I miss you so much! I wish you were here beside me. Love forever always Colette XXXOOO - Posted by: Colette (Friend) on: Aug 24, 2014
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Always thinking of you. We are together at this moment and there definitely is someone missing, you! We love you and hope that you are at peace. Love, Colette and Val xxxooo - Posted by: Colette and Val (Best friends) on: Jun 03, 2014
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I truly miss you and wish you back. Erin was gone not even two weeks after your demise. Love Colette - Posted by: Colette Keefe (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2014
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i am sooo shocked. Jim, just saw her a few weeks ago. she was one of my favorite people to deliver to. I am so sorry. my condolences to you and the family. i will miss seeing her smiling face - Posted by: mark ceska (her delivery driver of medication) on: Dec 19, 2013
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Although I didn't know Michelle, I have known the McPhee family for quite some time. My heart goes out to Jim and his children at this very sad and difficult time. - Posted by: Denise Desrochers (Aquaintance) on: Dec 09, 2013
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I had the privilege to be Michelle's best friend. We spent many times together having fun on her balcony and at my condo. These were extremely good times. We laughed at everything together. You are missed very much and truly have broken my heart. We were to go together to the mountains and to see the ocean together. I always promised you I would take you there one day. We had a blast at the Paul McCartney concert this past summer. We always shared good times together. It will be very hard to go on without you because of the void in my life. There will no longer be hours talking on the phone or going out together. How I will miss those times and think of you every single day. You were way too young to not be with us. It really feels unfair but you will be at peace. You were my angel and always knew it. A few months ago you called to share a song that was for us. I downloaded it "You've Got A Friend". This was our song together and I had copied the lyrics for both of us to put in our purses. It is still in my purse and I will treasure it forever. I was lucky enough to get a pandora charm from you, so I will always have some kind of attachment to you. This will be a great reminder and I will never take it off. We were able to count on each other at all times. If someone needed to be comforted we both shared our thoughts and feelings. We were never alone because we had each other as friends. I'm so sorry to see that Stacey will graduate as a medical doctor and you won't be there for her graduation. You always beamed when talking about Sean and Stacey. You've done very well raising them. You loved teasing Sean and play fighting with him. You've told me this a countless number of times. You were always there for Jim especially since his diagnosis. You knew where you stood and pushed yourself to be strong and helpful. This must be a very sad time for your family with your loss. It was way too soon. My condolences to Jim, Sean and Stacey. They were so lucky to have you as a mother and wife. May the angels protect you forever. Love Colette. - Posted by: Colette Keefe (Best friends) on: Dec 09, 2013
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I had the pleasure of knowing Michelle and she will be sadly missed. It was a great pleasure knowing her. - Posted by: CAROL COLDWELL (FRIEND) on: Dec 07, 2013
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Our sincere condolences to Jim, Sean and Stacy for their loss. Also to the McPhee family from the Tremblay family. - Posted by: Wayne Tremblay (Friend) on: Dec 07, 2013
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I had the privilege of sharing many conversations with Michelle. Her love and pride for her children were almost tangible. My sincere condolences to Michelle's family. She is at peace now. - Posted by: Margaret Chase (friend) on: Dec 06, 2013
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Our thoughts are with the McPhee family at this difficult time. Michelle was a wonderful neighbor and friend. - Posted by: Patti & Bob Clarkson & Family (Neighbor) on: Dec 06, 2013
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I worked with Michelle in the mess halls at CFB Wpg. many years ago. She was such a peaceful and contented lady to work with. Always their to calm the troubles of others. Condolences to Jim and your family. - Posted by: Lisa McCormick (Co-Worker from years gone by) on: Dec 06, 2013
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Many years ago Michelle had pulled a prank on me at work. She had called into a radio station and had told them I had just purchased new carpeting in my home. She asked the radio station to convince me that the carpet had Carpet Bugs...sure enough they called me at work. When my phone rang and they proceeded to tell me about these carpet bugs... I was beside myself! Meanwhile Michelle was sitting in front of me, she could barely controlling herself. After the man had suggested all these things I would have to do to get rid of the "bugs" I realized I had been Pranked by Michelle. We laughed so hard about that and everyone in the buiding had heard. We even had one of the guys tape it off the radio station. I still think about that day. I will never forget Michelle. She was loved by all and was a great asset to her co-workers. - Posted by: Gerry Maines (Co-Worker & Friend) on: Dec 05, 2013
