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MARCEL (MUSKY) LANOUETTE
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARCEL (MUSKY) LANOUETTE 1933 - 2018 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather on August 14 at the Grace Hospital. He leaves his loving wife of 62 years, Bernice, sons: Tim (Cathy) and Dain (Lori), daughters: Trudy and Rhonda, nine grandchildren: Crystal, Rebecca, Reid, Marcel, Elyse, Matthew, Ryan, Scott and Brett and five great-grandchildren, his niece Claire (Ken), Paul, Leo (Anne), Michael (Danielle), sister-in-law Mabel (George) Pratt family and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his father and mother Leo and Rebecca (Houle), brothers, Gerard (Cecile) and Adrien (Claudia), sisters, Cecile and Jeanette (Maurice) Fransoo, in-laws, Lambert and Jean Harland and Stanley. Marcel (Musky) was born in Bruxelles, MB, attended school at the Ste. Marie convent where he got his nickname. Hockey was his passion and in 1953, he was asked to play for the Perth Panthers in Perth, Scotland. On return, he played for the Holland Rockets and Bord Aire seniors. After hockey, he took up curling at Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club. He loved hunting, fishing and camping, all outdoor activities. He worked for Anglo Oil in Holland before moving to Winnipeg to work for Grinnell Fire Protection for 25 years as a journeyman pipefitter. He was a 50-year Union 254 and St. James Knight of Columbus member. Funeral services will be held at Blessed John XXIII, 3390 Portage Avenue on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2018
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Marcel, I some how missed the obituary in the paper and of course the funeral. I knew Marcel since 1974 as a Business Agent with Local 254 he was an excellent Tradesman, good friend and a Union Brother, With his involvement as a member he was instrumental in getting good agreements for Local 254 Sprinkler Fitters. Sincerely, Gerry Bentley - Posted by: Gerry Bentley (Friend and Union Brother) on: Aug 23, 2018
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My condolences to you, Bernice, on the loss of Musky. He was a strong member of the Assiniboine Curling Club where I would see him, and enjoy a chat. - Posted by: Helen Morrow (aquaintance) on: Aug 17, 2018