JEANNETTE CHARBONNEAU

Condolences & Memories (17 entries)

• Just found out (July 15/16/) of her untimely death. I will miss her. She once told me all I had to do was ask. Good Bye Jeannette. - Posted by: Al Gregorash (Classmate at Manitoba Teachers College) on: Jul 15, 2016

• I have fond memories of Jeannette when she was doing her teaching practicum at St. Eustache Elementary School. There was a dynamic presence about her that left a strong impression on my being. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. - Posted by: S. Mariette Rivard (Cousin, once removed (better known as 2nd cousin)) on: Jan 29, 2016

• My sincere condolences to the family. Bon courage! - Posted by: Laurette Brooker (Friend/relative) on: Jan 26, 2016

• Bitter news. Mme Charbonneau was indeed a great French teacher and fondly remembered by us alumni of River Heights Jr. High; the comments made in the announcement above resonated with me this morning. I suppose we are now of the age where our mentors and teachers will be leaving us. Sad, for sure. The torch is being passed to us to lead the current generation to adulthood. Mme Charbonneau raised the bar pretty high to that end. She will be missed. - Posted by: David Howard (French Immersion Student - River Heights 1982-1984) on: Jan 25, 2016

• I enjoyed working with Jeanette at Ecole River Heights for many years. We were often if not always on the same page when it came to teaching the french immersion programs.(Jeanette was instrumental in authoring and implementing these courses). One particular year, 1990, my spouse was gravely ill and I was directed to leave the school and not to return until she was fully recovered. Jeanette took it upon herself with the help of a few others to make sure that my substitute had all of the required material so that the program was well delivered. Upon my return, I could see all of the extra work that she had put in to accomplish this task. Jeanette was a wonderful co-worker, a very dear friend, and should I say...a kindred spirit. Merci encore Jeanette.Un service bien rendu. Je t'aime. Jean-Paul Bergeron - Posted by: j.p. bergeron (Colleague) on: Jan 25, 2016

• Mme Charbonneau was my French teacher at River Heights from 1983-1985. She took extra time out when she saw I was struggling and with her guidance I was able not only to finally get decent grades in French and the other classes that were taught in French, but I was able to master the language. Eventually I moved to Montreal and, thanks to the base she had given me, I was able to perfect my French to such an extent that it wasn't immediately obvious to Francophones that it wasn't my first language. I spent 15 lovely years there living and working in mostly French-speaking environments, something I never would have been able to due were it not for Mme Charbonneau. Merci beaucoups, Mme Charnonneau. C'est grâce à vous que j'ai pu changé ma vie. - Posted by: Nathaniel Stone (Former student) on: Jan 25, 2016

• Jeannette was an amazing mentor to me at River Heights, both when I was one her yearbook committee in Grade 9, and then later when I started teaching there. When I brought students into the library, she always sent me for a coffee because she loved teaching them herself (or so she said...I think that was true, but that she also wanted to give a first year teacher a break). I will always fondly remember correcting Social Studies exams with her, while sitting at a picnic table at Fun Mountain. She was such a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Katherine Abra (Student and Colleague) on: Jan 24, 2016

• Madame Charbonneau was my favourite teacher in French Immersion at River Heights. Everybody loved her and her class. I remember in teaching us about the planets, she would say particular student's heads reminded her of a certain planet. (I was Neptune.) Years later when I would see her at Victoria Beach, she would keep me on my toes because I always had to speak French with her, even in line at the bakery. Au revoir, Madame, au revoir. - Posted by: Geoff Kirbyson (Student) on: Jan 24, 2016

• I am a volunteer at the Grace Hospice and always enjoyed my conversation with this family. Glad that our care and love helped to make this difficult time more bearable - Posted by: Betty Stire (volunteer) on: Jan 24, 2016

• Jeanette was a true friend. Without her help, settling in this country would have been unspeakably difficult for us. We will keep her in our hearts forever. Dragica, Milos and Djordje - Posted by: Milidrag family (Friends) on: Jan 24, 2016

• It was a pleasure to work with Jeanette for many years. I enjoyed our conversations when we drove to school together the best when Jeanette would fill me in on the things going on and we'd talk about our families and friends.She was a talented and amazing lady whom everyone will miss. I'm sorry not to be there to give her a last tribute. Ray and I send our deepest condolences. - Posted by: Michelle McLeod (friend) on: Jan 24, 2016

• Our thoughts are with you Melanie, during this difficult time. Your Mom was an amazing woman! VB won't be the same without her smiling face! - Posted by: Brenda & Herb Vielhaber (Friends of Melanie) on: Jan 23, 2016

• We had many great conversations on the way to work with Jeanette or I driving! She was a fountain of knowledge and a woman who was much admired! Will miss her and wish many condolences and peace to the family. - Posted by: Michelle McLeod (friend) on: Jan 23, 2016

• I have many fine memories of Jeannette. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family at this time of sorrow. - Posted by: Viola Dufresne (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2016

• I first met Mme Charbonneau as the mom of Dan. Later, when we moved, she was my French teacher. She was always firm, but kind. As a student, I experienced a lot of the 'firm'.....but always deservedly so. My condolences to M Charbonneau, Dan, Melanie, and their families. - Posted by: Jim Beatty (Former Student) on: Jan 23, 2016

• Wishing you peace to bring Comfort and Courage to face the days ahead without Jeanette and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. GOD BLESS - Posted by: Dan and Millie Herzog (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2016

• What a lovely tribute for such a wonderful and courageous woman. She taught me everything I didn't want to know about yearbooks and libraries. She made going into work a pleasure with many fun filled times. Jeannette will be sadly missed. Terry and Ron - Posted by: Terry Hayden (Friend) on: Jan 23, 2016