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VIOLA PELLETIER
Born: Jan 07, 1932
Date of Passing: May 21, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVIOLA PELLETIER (nee ADAM) January 7, 1932 - May 21, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Viola Pelletier on Sunday, May 21, 2017, peacefully in her sleep, at the Charleswood Care Centre. Viola is survived by her son David (Kim), daughter Janet (Steven Goetze), and three grandchildren - Adam and Evan Goetze, and Deanna Pelletier. Viola was predeceased by her husband, Marcel; her parents, Rene and Anna Adam; her sister, Dolores and brother-in-law, Brian Madden; and her nephew, Mark Madden. Viola was born in Crane River, Manitoba. Her family moved to Berens River, Manitoba, where Viola began her education in a one-room schoolhouse. Viola and her sister Dolores continued their education as boarders at St. Joseph's Academy in Winnipeg. Viola skipped two grades and graduated high school at 16 years of age. She enrolled in Normal School to become a teacher and began her teaching career at Holland High School in 1950. Viola also taught at Faraday School and Norquay School in Winnipeg. Viola met Marcel while teaching at Faraday School. They married on Canada Day in 1954 and spent 58 very happy years together. Viola and Marcel loved to play bridge, ballroom dance, garden, host dinner parties, and attend the many rich arts and cultural offerings in Winnipeg and on their travels. They were nature lovers and members of the Fort Whyte Centre since it opened in 1983. Viola served as Business Manager for the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras in the late 1980s and extensively researched the history of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras for a book commissioned by the organization. Viola also spent years locating lost alumni for the Alumni Association at the University of Manitoba. She was an active member of both the Schoolmasters' Wives Association and the Retired Women Teachers' Association. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Charleswood Care Centre for their kindness and compassionate care during Viola's stay there. Cremation and burial have taken place. At Viola's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, http://www.alzheimer.mb.ca, or to the Fort Whyte Centre. "As long as we live, they too will live, for they are a part of us as we remember them." Mom, you will live on in our hearts and memories. You will be missed.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2017
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My condolences regarding the passing of Viola to her extended family ~ especially David Pelletier and Kim and children as well as Janet and Steven Goetze and children. Adeline and I enjoyed picnicking, playing bridge and sharing family gatherings with Viola. We even went to Fort Whyte for a shared dinner as well as our membership in the School Master's Wives association. We also enjoyed especially watching Viola and Marcel's children growing up. I am going to say a Novena of Masses for the repose of the souls of both Viola and Marcel. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss. - Posted by: Leonard E. Schmidt (friend) on: May 29, 2017
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Very sorry to hear of Viola's passing. Condolences to her children and grandchildren. Grace and I enjoyed many great conversations with Viola and Marcel while dinning at several upscale restaurants around Winnipeg. - Posted by: Ron Adam (Cousin) on: May 26, 2017
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Your mom and dad were good customers of mine at Le Beaujolais. They watched as my mother diminished and were kind to me on her passing. They were so very happy when their little grandchildren arrived. My thoughts are of them and you as you mourn their passing. Valerie Anne-Owen - Posted by: Valerie Anne-Owen () on: May 25, 2017
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So sorry to learn about the passing of Viola. I believe the last time I saw her was at the Fort Whyte Center while she was enjoying some time with her family. Uncle Karl was my dad and Ron Adam is my brother, Carol Allard is my sister. I enjoyed my time with Viola and her husband Marcel whenever there was a family occasion to get together. Our thoughts are with you all. - Posted by: Sandra Morton - nee Adam (Cousin) on: May 24, 2017