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FLORENCE LAFRENIERE
Born: Oct 18, 1942
Date of Passing: Oct 04, 2019
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FLORENCE LAFRENIERE
October 18, 1942 - October 4, 2019
Florence will be deeply missed by her five children and spouses: two sons, Norman (DonnaLynn), Marc (Cindy), three daughters, Lynn (Roger), Malo (Ted), and Morleen (Normand), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, along with her sisters, Vi, Yolande, Janine (Cecil), Marielle (Eddy), and brother Marcel (Diana).
Mom was predeceased by her parents, Edouard and Rachel Rheault, step-mother Rolande Rheault, her son Ernest Lafreniere, her sisters, Annette, Lorraine, Edith, Mona and Beatrice, her in-laws, Clara and Maurice Lafreniere.
She was born to Edouard and Rachel Rheault on October 18, 1942 on W ½ Sec, 33-5-9, Lorne Munc, of Manitoba. She worked very hard in the restaurant and catering business while raising her five children. Her last job was working with her two daughters, Lynn and Malo at CJL Catering. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, bingo, "Putput", going to the casino and doing puzzles at her block.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of Florence's life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Interment will take place at a later date in Somerset Cemetery.
Special thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Victoria General Hospital for all the care given in the last month of Florence's life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Florence to Cancercare Manitoba.
Family and friends may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca.
Glen Lawn Funeral Home
204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2019
Condolences & Memories (9 entries)
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So very sorry to hear the passing of your MOM. Sending my Deepest Sympathies to the Family! Take care. - Posted by: Bonnie Lariviere (Friend Of Lynn) on: Oct 15, 2019
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Our family met the Lafreniere's over 27 years ago, as we built homes near each other. Our families grew as we all added kids. We had the pleasure of meeting all the Lafreniere siblings, Florence, their aunts, uncles, cousins at different occasions that took place on our crescent.. whooosh.. they just kept coming. There were so many of them, but each and everyone of them, when introduced made you feel like family. Myself and my kids were always together with the Lafreniere's. Norm use to mow one of the Neighbours lawn and to say thank you to him the neighbour would give Norm & DL's kids treats, and then they would come to our house and give my kids treats too... we seriously think that neighbour thought we were one big family.. We played many games of dice, chase the ACE, and sat around countless bonfires talking, singing, but most of all laughing. Most of the time I sat next to Florence (mama bear , which I liked to call her), as I loved her one liner pokes she would blurt out. She made me laugh and laugh.. and once we got the giggles.. it went on for hours. but.. it never stopped.. when we saw each other at another function, her or I would bring up that last giggle night, and it would start all over again. The rest of the family would have no choice but to join in the chuckles as Florence had such an infectious smile and you laughed when she laughed. Our friendship was truly that of the saying "NEIGHBOURS BY CHANCE, FRIENDS BY CHOICE" Farewell. but not Good-Bye my friend. May you rest in peace xoxo Laurel, Chris, Daniel and Cayce Stefura - Posted by: Laurel Stefura (Friend) on: Oct 14, 2019
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From the Sobering Family to the Lafreniere Family sorry to hear about Florence passing Stay strong in the love of our families. - Posted by: don sobering and family (friend) on: Oct 14, 2019
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Florence, or as many of us referred to her, Mommy L. was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her smile would light up a room, even when she was struggling on the inside! Her kind heart will be missed šš To the family, my sincere condolences. If you need anything, please donāt hesitate to reach out. Hugs to all, Cheryl - Posted by: Cheryl Evoy (Friend of the family) on: Oct 14, 2019
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Our sincerest sympathies and thoughts go out to Malo and her family at this difficult time. We enjoyed meeting your mom and spending time with her when we visited Winnipeg. Warmest thoughts and hugs are sent across the miles to all of you. Love Cathy and Lawrence - Posted by: Cathy and Lawrence Desforge (friends of Malo and Ted) on: Oct 13, 2019
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Dear Malo and families, our deepest sympathies...we know heaven now has another remarkable Angel in its midst. Remembering her gentle presence always at celebrations. Those beautiful hands that served her family so well with such love. Sending you hugs from afar. - Posted by: Len and Lisa Sidock (Family) on: Oct 13, 2019
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My love and sympathy to the family. She was a wonderful woman. May the Blessing Be - Posted by: Gisele Lafond nee Grenier (Friend ) on: Oct 12, 2019
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Our sincere sympathy to the family of Florence. Especially the children and her sisters and brother. Will be thinking of you with your celebration on the 15th. - Posted by: Bill and Isabel Acheson (friend-family connection) on: Oct 12, 2019
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My condolences to all of Florenceās family. Itās so hard to lose the ārockā of your family foundation. Thinking of you all at this sad time of losing Meme. - Posted by: Tammie DUECK (Friend of Kelsey) on: Oct 12, 2019
