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HUTLET: Guy Gaetan Wilfrid Joseph Hutlet of Killarney/Cypress River passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, at the Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico at the age of 81 years. Left to mourn Guys passing and cherish his memory are his wife, Doreen Delgaty, of Killarney, MB; his family, Mike (Kathleen), Bethany and Linnea, of Winnipeg, MB; Monique (Richard), Melissa and Ryan Toupin, of Winnipeg, MB; Roland (Michelle), Jillian and Jenna, of Winnipeg, MB; Maurice (Brenda), of Brandon, MB, their family, Crystal (Curtis) Seafoot of Killarney, Bryden and Cayle, of Brandon, MB; Gisele (Darren), and Keegan Foster of Winnipeg, MB; and Claire (Scott), Brittney and Shayna Dubyts, of Belmont, MB; his step-family Brian Drader of Winnipeg, MB, Nancy Heide, Karen, John, and Mac of Killarney, MB; Blair (Susan), Thomas and Amelia Drader of Esterhazy, and Holly (Alan), Victoria and Madison Mitchell. Also left to mourn Guys passing are his brother George, of Cypress River, MB, sisters, Annette Fifi and Jackie Hutlet, of Brandon, MB, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Guy was born January 25, 1931 in Bruxelles, MB to Arthur and Dorothee (nee Gregoire) Hutlet. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his first wife, Florida (nee Fiola), an infant daughter, his parents, sister Jeannine Gillis, as well as many brothers- and sisters-in-law. He attended the convent in Bruxelles for his school days. Guy married Florida Fiola, at Ste. Genevieve, MB on October 26, 1954. They farmed for four years on the former Gee farm four and one-half miles east of Cypress River. Guy showed his team of horses at local fairs. The family later moved to Cypress River, MB. In 1959 Guy accepted a job with Walter and Archie Defoort to help with the transfer business. In 1962, Guy joined the construction firm of Gotthard Peterson as a caterpillar/truck driver, and carpenter; constructing schools at Melita and Strathclair. He was a mechanic at Helgason and Arasons garage in Cypress River, later operated his own garage, then took up carpentry, for twenty-five years. Guy met Doreen Delgaty April 16, 1994 at a dance at Elgin, and soon took many trips to Killarney, MB. Their partnership was to continue for 18 years, until his passing. Besides restoring a 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee tractor, he found ways to use his many skills of carpentry, welding, and innovative construction to make life easier for her. Guy was a member of the town board, and served as mayor of Cypress River for a short time. Their travels took them to Branson, Missouri, the Carribean, and Costa Rica. Together they took great pride in beautifying Cypress River with flower pots for several summers. He worked for the RM of Victoria, mowing the ball diamonds and the CPR grounds. He and Doreen made many friends at their old-time country dances. Guys last dance was at Belmont, March 9, 2012, shortly before leaving for Tijuana, Mexicos Oasis of Hope Hospital for further cancer treatment, having been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in July of 2011. His sudden passing came as a shock and surprise to all. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Following a family burial in Killarney Cemetery, a celebration of Guys life was held at Willmor Chapel, Glenboro, MB Tuesday, March 27, 2012 with Phyllis Mulligan officiating. Donations may be made in Guys memory to a charity of ones choice. On line condolences can be made by visiting www.willmorchapel.com. Jamiesons Funeral Services of Glenboro-Holland were in care of arrangements.
As published in Brandon Sun on Apr 07, 2012