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LAURETTE MENARD
Date of Passing: Jun 26, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLAURETTE (LAURIE) MENARD (nee LOISELLE) We are deeply saddened at the loss of Laurie on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the age of 94. Left to cherish her memory are her son Edward, daughter Marianne (Don) McNabb, grandchildren, Tegan and David; sisters, Jeannette Colquhoun, Yvonne Pedden and Cecile (Ernest) Rurak, and brother Ronald Loiselle. Predeceased by her beloved husband Leo of 68 years, parents, Fred and Clemence Loiselle; brothers, Albert, Henry and Alfred, and sisters, Leonie Gabrielle and Anita Loiselle. Laurie served in the CWAC from August 31, 1942 to May 10, 1946. She was on the Pacific Draft when the Second World War ended. Officer and honorary life member of the most venerable order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, Prior of Canada. Laurie was a stay at home mom for 16 years before returning to school, becoming a Medical Records Technician and working at the Health Sciences Centre until her retirement. Laurie enjoyed travelling with her husband Leo and wintering in Florida, Hawaii and Victoria. Laurie was an amazing cook and loved to entertain. There were many memorable parties at their home on Somerville Avenue and Sunday dinners with the family were a tradition that we were all privileged to enjoy for many years. Laurie also loved the arts, including opera, ballet and classical music. The family wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at West Park Manor 2N, for their kind and compassionate care to both Laurie and Leo. Prayers will be held on Thursday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 4588 Roblin Blvd. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church, with Msgr. Maurice Comeault, P.H. presiding. Cropo Funeral Chapel, 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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My condolences to Maryanne and family. I remember driving Laurie from The Wellington to visit Leo at the Charleswood Care Home. We had great conversations and I loved hearing her stories. The one story she told me, was when she was a child, she would help her dad clear stones from the field and she couldn't understand why people used stones in their yard as decorations. She was referring to a few homes along Grant and Roblin Blvd. that had them displayed. She was a remarkable lady. - Posted by: Bev Lischinski (personal driver) on: Jun 30, 2017
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Auntie Laurie and Uncle Leo were my god parents. I stayed with them one summer to undertake some training in figure skating. They were very good to me during that time--even when I left ice cream out and it melted all over the floor. At 14 I was entirely focused on running out to the new friends I had made. I will always remember Auntie Laurie for her sense of fun. She had a wonderful sense of humor and she loved to dance. She was also a great cook and we had many opportunities to enjoy her family's company and wonderful food. I also remember how she liked to talk baby talk to the younger ones. It was very evident how much she loved her children and their children. I am saddened that I will be unable to attend the funeral. Auntie Laurie brought a lot of vitality into the world and that is what I will remember about her the most. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: lynn purvis (god child) on: Jun 28, 2017
