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GILLES FRANCOIS FOREST
Born: Feb 05, 1941
Date of Passing: Dec 30, 2021
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GILLES FRANCOIS FOREST
February 5, 1941 - December 30, 2021
Surrounded by his loving family, Gilles Forest passed away peacefully at the St. Boniface Hospital on December 30, 2021, at the age of 80 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Denise (née Gervais); children: Normand, Jacqueline (Mark), Carole, David (Jasmina), and Dominique (Nicole); 21 grandchildren: Matthew (Laurisa), Nicholas (Candace), Theresa (Branden), Kristopher, Patrick (Sarah), Phillip, Jacinta, Thomas, Eric, Julia, Gabriel and Raphael, Sébastien, Geneviève, Myriam, Lucas, Alexandre, Kolbe, Jovontae, Kyliah, and Elias; and three great-grandchildren: Ike, Lynn, and Allyson; siblings: Yvette, Sr. Marguerite S.G.M., and Raoul (Agathe); along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Gilles was predeceased by his parents, Napoléon and Desanges (née Tétreault), and siblings: Gertrude, Laurent, Jeannette, André, Hélène, Léo, Raymond, Marcel and Hervé.
Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, cremation has taken place and a funeral Mass will be scheduled at a later date.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Victoria Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital for all their care and compassion. The family also thanks all friends and extended family members who sent messages of love, support and prayers to Papa through our group chat in the last few days of his hospitalization. This was of great comfort in the ending stage of his journey on earth.
He will be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humour, his lovely singing, his caring and unconditional love for all, and as a man of great faith, connected to God through prayer and daily Eucharist.
May he now join the angels in heaven
to sing "Glory to God and Peace on Earth".
We love you; keep on watching over us.
Le 30 décembre 2021, à l'âge de 80 ans, Gilles Forest, époux de Denise Forest (née Gervais), s'est éteint sereinement à l'hôpital de St-Boniface, entouré de l'amour des siens.
En plus de son épouse, Gilles laisse dans le deuil ses enfants : Normand, Jacqueline (Mark), Carole, David (Jasmina) et Dominique (Nicole); ses 21 petits-enfants et trois arrière-petits-enfants. Se souviendront aussi de lui ses frères et soeurs : Yvette, Soeur Marguerite s.g.m. et Raoul (Agathe); ainsi que ses beaux-frères, ses belles-soeurs et ses nombreux neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines, amis et amies.
Dû aux restrictions de Covid-19, la messe de funérailles sera célébrée à une date ultérieure.
La famille remercie tous les parents et amis de leur sympathie manifestée à l'occasion du décès de Gilles. Tous se souviendront de son grand coeur qui pensait toujours aux autres, de sa foi rayonnante en Dieu, de sa profonde dévotion à Marie, notre "Maman du ciel", de son amour de l'Eucharistie dont il s'est nourri toute sa vie, jusqu'au dernier jour. Nous ayant quitté dans l'Octave de Noël, il se joint maintenant aux choeurs des anges pour chanter la gloire de Dieu. Que Dieu l'accueille dans son coeur et qu'il continue à veiller sur nous de là-Haut. Nous t'aimons tant!
LECLAIRE BROTHERS
475 Provencher Blvd.,
In care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2022
Condolences & Memories (12 entries)
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Always ready to lend a helping hand. From sandbag dike building, to assisting with luggage on many trips. A sense of humor. A confident. Loved by one and all. May the choir of Angels greet you as you enter the celestial paradise. Lovely remembered. Amour toujours. - Posted by: Cathy Erickson (Friend ) on: Jan 19, 2022
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My deepest condolence. Gilles was a father figure, confident, strong and faith filled man. Always ready to help when and where someone needed it. From sand bag dike building, to assisting with luggage on many trips. To his Dad joke, monkey/ape mimic act. To choir director. A large hole left behind. May the choir of Angels welcome you, as well as those who knew you well, welcome you as you go through the Gates of Heaven. Amour toujours. - Posted by: Cathy Erickson (Friend) on: Jan 17, 2022
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Our family met Gilles, as a; Man of action, within a shared faith. He had many talents and shared them to God's glory. A man who loved the Blessed Virgin and was blessed with a deep joy. He radiated this love and confidence. He is an example we will all miss. Our prayers are with you Denise and family. He will be closer to you now and assist you in all things. - Posted by: Denise Buteau McAvoy (friend) on: Jan 14, 2022
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Les membres de l'Association des Forest d'Amérique offrent à la famille leurs plus sincères condoléances. - Posted by: Association des Forest d'Amérique (famille) on: Jan 11, 2022
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J’ai connu Gilles pendant Mon sejour au Manitoba. Il etait un homme patient, amiable, gentie, et possedait plusieurs vertus. Sincere condolences et sympathies a Denise et tous les members de Famille. Amour et Benedictions!!!💕 - Posted by: Marie Edith Boudreau (Friend) on: Jan 10, 2022
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Denise, Normand et famille. J'amerais vous transmettre nos sincères condoléances suite au décès de Gilles. Gilles s'assurait de nous offrir la communion périodiquement a moi et mon épouse et aussi a plusieurs résidants de notre édifice. Il le faisait avec grande dignité. Son talent de musicien était évident quand il s'amusait au piano dans notre salle communautaire. Que Dieu vous bénisse et vous garde dans ce temps difficile de votre vie. Maurice et Diane Therrien - Posted by: Maurice Therrien (acquaintance) on: Jan 10, 2022
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De la part de la chorale de la Cathédrale, nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. En plus d'être un de nos solistes, il était un homme très positif qui nous donnait espoir et joie. Il a eu bonne influence sur la plupart d'entre nous. Personnellement, je l'ai toujours admiré et j'ai eu de beaux échanges avec lui. Son départ nous a bouleversés, Guy et moi. Quand nous récitons le chapelet tous les soirs, nous incluons les personnes décédées ou malades que nous connaissons. Gilles est le premier inclu dans le moment. Gilberte - Posted by: Gilberte Proteau (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2022
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Our deepest condolences to Denise and her family during this difficult period. Berthe and Herve Vermette - Posted by: Betty Vermette (Gervais) (Cousin to Denise) on: Jan 09, 2022
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Mes pensées et mes prières vous accompagnent, Denise et vous toutes et tous. Je garde un si bon souvenir de Gilles et de nos belles conversations chaque fois qu'on se croisait. Il nous restera toujours bien présent. - Posted by: Pascale (amie de la famille) on: Jan 08, 2022
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Nos plus sincère condoléances à tout la famille! Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous en ce temps de perte! - Posted by: Gisèle Maynard (Sister in Christ ) on: Jan 08, 2022
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Denise and family! - Posted by: Gerry and Doris (Lemoine) Arnason (Cousin ) on: Jan 08, 2022
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My deepest sympathies to you Denise and family. I loved listening to Gilles sing at the St. Malo Church as it truly filled my heart in God. Of course his sense of humour was so much fun! Gilles was such a good and faithful man, and His love for God was spread to those who met him and surrounded him. Being surrounded by people like Gilles, helped me grow my faith. I will always treasure this. Thank you Gilles for using God’s gifts to those around you. - Posted by: Gabrielle (Forest) Musick (My Dad, Camille Forest, and Gilles were cousins) on: Jan 08, 2022
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