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FRANCOIS (FRANK) GREGOIRE

Born: Nov 16, 1985

Date of Passing: Jun 01, 2020

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FRANCOIS (FRANK) GREGOIRE

A celebration of François' life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Prairie Grove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we would like to advise that we will only be allowing the immediate family in the cemetery during the ceremony (Frank's uncles, aunts, and their children). We would love to have your support if you're willing to watch from the roadside by your vehicles. After the ceremony, as people are leaving the cemetery, others may come forward to pay their respects to Frank while maintaining the limit of 50 people at one time. The family would like to apologize for any inconvenience. Please spread the news.
Publish Date: Jun 11, 2020

FRANCOIS (FRANK) GREGOIRE
November 16, 1985 – June 1, 2020

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of François who left this world far too soon at the age of 34, a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, co-worker and good friend.
Surviving to mourn his loss are his mother Lucie (Dupas); father Luc; siblings, Bernard (Angela), Matthieu (Philippa), Benoît, Marc, Élisabeth, David; and his niece and nephews, Annabelle, Thomas and Colin; along with his large extended family. François was predeceased by his grandparents, Roger and Annette Dupas (godparents), Jean-Baptiste Grégoire; uncles, Pierre Dupas and Mel Brisebois.
Growing up on the family dairy, from a young age, Frank developed a love of farming. His ability to work with his hands made him a jack of all trades. Being a hard worker and his affection for animals made him a great farmer while working at Heatherdale Farm. He even rescued his dog, Tina, and a sweet baby deer he named Bambi. He loved making videos involving skateboarding stunts and playing hockey with family and friends on the ice rink that his dad spent countless hours making in their backyard. He was also very fond of being in nature. For the past three years he went on camping trips with family members where they would portage the lakes of Manitoba and Ontario. Frank had a thirst for knowledge in both his personal and professional life. This led him to obtain his Red Seal in carpentry where he used his skills on the job and on his personal properties. He was very meticulous and creative which made him proud of his work.
He will be remembered for his heart of gold. Without fail, he was always willing to offer a helping hand. You could find him generously lending his tools, helping you move with his truck or assisting you in fixing or building something. He touched everybody's lives in his own unique way. Family gatherings were always fun, you could count on him to make a joke or be the center of giving a prank gift. His ability to make people laugh would lighten the mood and put a smile on everyone's face. Through it all, he remained humble and his focus was always to be kind and show unconditional love.
Because of your departure there will now be a big piece missing from our lives. You will be remembered fondly and always remain an important part of us. Our shared bond is unbreakable. We will treasure all the special moments we lived with you and keep them sacred in our hearts.
Sincere thanks to everyone for their support in their own individual way. Throughout this difficult time we have appreciated all those who have reached out by text, phone call, in person or through a simple thought. Every single gesture has brought us much comfort.
A celebration of François' life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Prairie Grove Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Feel free to bring a chair and an umbrella to shade you from the sun or keep you dry from the rain.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we would like to advise that we will only be allowing the immediate family in the cemetery during the ceremony (Frank's uncles, aunts, and their children). We would love to have your support if you're willing to watch from the roadside by your vehicles. After the ceremony, as people are leaving the cemetery, others may come forward to pay their respects to Frank while maintaining the limit of 50 people at one time. The family would like to apologize for any inconvenience. Please spread the news.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society.


Publish Date: Jun 6, 2020

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 06, 2020, Jun 11, 2020

Condolences & Memories (36 entries)

  • I just learned this today as I have been living remotely. I am absolutely devastated. We spent almost 7 years working side by side. Frank was the best person I've ever had the privilege to work with and I say this with total honesty. He was a great friend and constantly inspired me. I talked about him often and fondly. I would tell carpentry students about him and would say to them, "Be like Frank". The world has lost a truly remarkable individual. My deep felt condolences to all his family and loved ones. - Posted by: Iain Geeves (Friend and Coworker) on: Jul 06, 2020

  • Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of need. Sorry for your loss. Bob, Gailynn, Brandin and Sean Melton - Posted by: Bob and Gailynn Melton (Friends) on: Jun 15, 2020

  • Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of need. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Bob and Gailynn Melton (Friends) on: Jun 15, 2020

  • Dearest Luc, Lucie and family. We were very deeply saddened to hear of this news in the loss of our special Frank. Frank was very special to us (being our quality control guy in charge of projects that he helped us with in our time that we lived in Lorette). Our deepest condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. Frank (our quality control guy) with his special smile and great humour will be forever remembered in our hearts and memories. He was very special to us and our family, and loved his visits out to our camp at the lake with his family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Sending you lots of love, prayers and encouragement for strength to carry you through this time of grief. Tim, Sherlene and family (Heise). - Posted by: Tim and Sherlene Heise (Cherished friend) on: Jun 12, 2020

  • A Lucie et Luc, nous vous offrons nos sympathies et prieres. - Posted by: Bernard et Anne Marie Bohemier (Cousin a Luc) on: Jun 12, 2020

  • So sorry for your loss & my deepest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Andrew Murphy (Cousin ) on: Jun 12, 2020

  • Dear Luc and Lucie and all the family, it is with much sadness that we express our deepest condolences for the loss of your dearly loved son, Frank. Our love and sympathies are with you as you mourn this great loss in your family. I know he was so universally loved by everyone who ever knew him. He will be missed by all. Love from Cam and Freya (extended family, Philippa's parents). - Posted by: Freya Shaw (Extended family - Philippa Gregoire's mom) on: Jun 11, 2020

  • Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Ayant déjà perdu un frère dans des circonstances similaires, je compatis profondément avec vous. - Posted by: Jacques Lafrance (Ami) on: Jun 11, 2020

  • Cher Luc et famille, Je partage votre peine et mes pensées vous accompagnent durant cette terrible épreuve. Que l'amour familial qui vous unit soit pour vous votre plus grande source de réconfort. Paul Ruest - Posted by: Paul Ruest (Ami) on: Jun 11, 2020

  • Je pense à vous et à votre famille. - Posted by: Claudette Carriere (Family acquaintance ) on: Jun 11, 2020

  • Mes sincères sympathies, je pense à toi et ta famille durant ces temps difficiles. Bonne courage Lucie et Luc! - Posted by: Lynne Bjornson (Ancienne collègue à la DSFM) on: Jun 10, 2020

  • Chers Luc et Lucie nous vous offrons nos condolences nos prières et pensés vous accompagnent. François est un ange dans les bras de Jésus. Ont pense a vous soyez dans la paix de Dìeu. Lina et Maurice Richard cousins a Luc - Posted by: Lina et Maurice Richard (Cousine) on: Jun 10, 2020

  • Chers Luc Lucie et famille Des fois on ne comprend tout simplement pas Mais prenez consolation que Dieu vous aime surtout François à ce temps et qu’on prie pour vous tous Bon courage - Posted by: Michel et Colette Roziere (Amis) on: Jun 10, 2020

  • Our sympathies to Luc, Lucie and family, Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. - Posted by: Robert and Paulette Leclerc (Friends of the family ) on: Jun 09, 2020

  • Étant donné notre propre expérience avec la schizophrénie, nous sommes très compatissants de tous ceux et celles qui sont victimes de cette affreuse maladie. Nous voulons nous unir à vous, Luc et Lucie, et à votre famille, dans la prière pour le repos de l'âme de François. Nous croyons fermement qu'il est enfin libre de ses démons et qu'il est dans les bras de Jésus. Nos condoléances à toute la famille Grégoire. - Posted by: Denis et Lucille Robert (Amis des Grégoire) on: Jun 09, 2020

  • Chère Lucie, je t'offre, à toi et ta famille, mes plus sincères sympathies dans ces moments difficiles. Je partage ta peine en ces circonstances de deuil et je t'assure de mes sentiments les plus respectueux. Bon courage. Marco - Posted by: Marco Ratté (Ancien collègue de travail de Lucie à la DSFM) on: Jun 09, 2020

  • Lucie et Luc, nous vous offrons nos sympathies. Que Dieu vous aide a accepter que votre Francois sera un ange pour notre Seigneur ! Nous prions pour vous et votre famille dans ces moments difficiles. On vous aiment , prenez soin. - Posted by: Laurent et Renelle Bohemier (Cousin) on: Jun 08, 2020

  • To the parents and family of Frank. I'm very sorry for your loss and I pray that he may live in the glorious presence of God. I pray that Jesus holds him close to His Heart. I pray that the Immaculate Heart of Mary overlap him with her mantle of love. I also pray for each member of the family especially his parents and siblings and all those who were close to Frank. May you be loved, strengthened and given comfort in this time. Jesus did say that "those who mourn will be comforted" Be assured of my prayers and love. God bless you and may Francois (Frank) rest in peace. - Posted by: Christophe Maguet (Acquaintance from past) on: Jun 08, 2020

  • Mes sympathies et condoléances à toute la famille et ami(e)s de François. Je vous accompagne en pensée et en prière. Armand Le Gal, omi - Posted by: Armand Le Gal, omi (Former parish priest) on: Jun 08, 2020

  • Courage en ces temps difficiles. Nos prières accompagnent toute la famille. - Posted by: Marcel et Michelle Sorin (amis de la famille) on: Jun 08, 2020

  • À Luc, Lucie et les membres de leur famille, Nos très sincères condoléances ! Nous pensons à vous durant ces temps si difficiles. Irène Bohémier, John Coutts - Posted by: Irène Bohémier (Amie) on: Jun 07, 2020

  • Chère parenté, Juste un petit mot pour vous dire que je pense et prie pour vous tous. Que le Seigneur l'accueille auprès de lui. Denise - Posted by: Denise Bruyere (cousine de Luc) on: Jun 07, 2020

  • Nous sommes triste d'entendre de ces nouvelles. Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères sympathies et nous vous gardons dans nos prières en ces temps difficiles. - Posted by: Léo et Michelle Brémaud (Friends) on: Jun 07, 2020

  • So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our most sincere condolences to you, Luc and Lucie, as well as to your family and extended family. Losing a loved one is never easy and always much harder when losing someone so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in each other and in all of the fond memories you have of Francois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jocelyne and Eddy Jaremowich - Posted by: Jocelyne & Eddy Jaremowich (relatives) on: Jun 07, 2020

  • So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our most sincere condolences to you, Luc and Lucie, as well as to your family and extended family. Losing a loved one is never easy and always much harder when losing someone so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in each other and in all of the fond memories you have of Francois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jocelyne and Eddy Jaremowich - Posted by: Jocelyne & Eddy Jaremowich (relatives) on: Jun 07, 2020

  • Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Jacqueline - Posted by: Jacqueline Bohémier (Cousine) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Tevyn and I are so sorry for Frank’s passing. We only knew him through playing recreational volleyball but we really liked him. He was so good at the sport and yet so humble and generous in his desire to help others be better. We are heartbroken for your family and we wish you so much love right now as you mourn this loss. May Frank rest peacefully in the arms of his creator and may all of you draw peace from knowing he will never again suffer the pains of this life. - Posted by: Gina Dallas (Friend) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • I knew François in high school. Although we did not keep on touch after graduation, I am so saddened by the news of his passing. François was a very quiet and humble student, and will always be remembered for his kindness, smile and approachable nature. My condolences to everyone touched by this immense loss. Rest In Peace François, in God’s embrace. - Posted by: Nicole Sukhbir (Classmate from highschool) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Nous vous portons tous dans nos pensées et dans nos prières. - Posted by: Gilbert et Raceh Vielfaure (ami à la famille) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Je vous envoie mes plus sincères condoléances, prières et pensées.... Je n’ai pas connu François mais ce que vous avez écrit au sujet de lui le décrit comme un jeune homme qui débordait d’amour, d’empathie et de générosité. C’est avec mon cœur de maman que je vous garde dans mes pensées et mes prières. Que votre famille, et tout votre entourage, puissent trouver toute l’énergie, le courage et la foi qu’il faut pour traverser ce moment si fragile et si triste. Que les mémoires et les moments d’amour que vous avez eu avec François vous aident à soulager votre peine. xxxxx - Posted by: Mariette Kirouac (Cousine) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Je vous porte tous dans mes pensées et dans mes prières. - Posted by: Gilbert Vielfaure (ami à la famille) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Chers Luc et Lucie, Mes sincères condoléances. Mes prières et pensées sont avec vous pendant ce temps. Tina - Posted by: Tina Thibert (Cousine) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • We are so sorry . No words can explain how sad we are about this . - Posted by: Bob & Irene Jeanson (Friend) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Frank was a top shelf guy. Always with a big smile. I had known Frank professionally for about 12 years. He was absolute well of knowledge. Often we would bounce renovation ideas and how to tricks and talk tools together whenever I was working on jobsites. He had away of explaining how to fix, build, create something that would often leave me feeling inspired. I remember just recently saying how I hated to hang vapour barrier. He simply smiled and asked why? How come? And I went on to explain my struggles with it and my frustration with it. He laughed smiled and explained how to go about doing it. to hang it tightly quickly and efficiently. I just stood in awwe while processing. Than he just smiled said I'll talk to you later and went on to help a delivery driver. I cant think of a nicer guy. Frank will undoubtedly be immeasurably missed. My sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Adam Blair (Co worker) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Cher Luc et chère Lucie, Chère tante Lina et familles, Nos très sincères sympathies pour la perte de votre cher fils François. Nous sommes désolés que votre bel enfant ait fini sa mission sur la terre. Merci pour le très beau témoignage envers ce beau jeune homme travaillant et rempli de talents. Nous partageons "ses outils" qu'il a si bien utilisé au cours de sa vie. Puisque nous demeurons à Montréal, nous ne pourrons pas partager la cérémonie qui lui sera célébrée. Nous prions pour François et sa famille. Que la bienveillance et la joie que François a vécu et partagé généreusement, le transporte encore plus haut dans l'amour et la lumière de Dieu. Que son saint patron, Saint François d'Assise lui apporte la paix. Que Dieu vous bénisse. Affectueusement, Alice Bohémier et James Pfleeger - Posted by: Alice Bohémier et James Pfleeger (Cousine de Luc Grégoire ) on: Jun 06, 2020

  • Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Que le Seigneur puisse vous réconforter. Rachel xx - Posted by: Rachel Bohémier Fraser (Cousine) on: Jun 06, 2020

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