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JACQUES PREFONTAINE
Born: Apr 10, 1933
Date of Passing: Oct 22, 2022
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JACQUES PREFONTAINE
Born: April 10, 1933
Date of Passing: October 22, 2022
Notice of Funeral
Funeral mass will be celebrated at the St. Pierre Roman Catholic Church on Friday, November 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Obituary published in Winnipeg Free Press on October 29, 2022.
Publish Date: Nov 12, 2022
JACQUES PREFONTAINE
April 10, 1933 – October 22, 2022
It is with great sadness and a lifetime of wonderful memories that we share the news of our dad's passing. Although he struggled hard to recover from recent surgery, it just wasn't meant to be.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 66 years, Colette (Isidore and Cyprienne Lemoine), his daughters, Murielle Bugera and Lynne Péloquin (Gilles) and his son Gabriel (Inge Tyles). Dad is reunited in heaven with his parents, Antoine and Marguerite (Bélanger), his brother Claude and his wife Maria (Aubry), his sister-in-law Yvette and her husband Paul Boily, his brother-in-law Aurèle Lemoine and his son-in-law Larry Bugera. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Ivan (Sheri), Daniel (Anja), Jacqueline (Bruno), Valerie (Colin), Eric (Clode), Rémi (Natalie), Jenelle (Colton), Sara and Eva, and his ten great-grandchildren. He leaves behind his sisters, Suzanne (Gordon Parks), Madeleine (Roland Gaudry), brother André (Rita Gauthier), sister-in-law Hélène (Robidoux) and brother-in-law Jean-Marc (Julia Sawchuk).
Dad was born in St-Pierre-Jolys where he lived all his life. At 17 years of age he was hired by the De Salaberry Co-op and two years later was promoted to manager. C'est à ce moment qu'il rencontra sa future épouse Colette Lemoine de Sainte-Agathe. Ce fut le coup de foudre. Courses de chevaux ... parties de cartes ... salles de danse... ça s'annonçait bien! In 1954 he was recruited by Lavergne Electrique where he was able to further develop and showcase his skills. Many long days were spent travelling to homes in southeast Manitoba to repair appliances and to sell the first televisions. After 19 years at Lavergne's, Dad made the decision to build his own store. St Pierre Furniture opened its doors in 1973, with the help of his colleague Maurice Hébert. It ran with great success until his retirement in 1997. In addition to being a businessman, Dad enjoyed being a farmer. We moved from our humble home on Jolys Avenue West to the family farm in 1976. He was very proud of his contribution to seeing it become a Century Farm in 2011.
Dad was a great athlete whether it was bowling, baseball, curling, golf and of course hockey as a goalie. He participated in and organized many bonspiels and shuffleboard tournaments. Dad was very competitive and cherished the many friendships he made through every sport. He also served many years as school trustee, board member of the curling club, the seniors' club and the parish finance committee. Dad and Mom enjoyed many great trips around the world, trips that suppliers provided as rewards for outstanding sales and Dad won many awards.
Nos parents nous montraient l'exemple par leur foi, leur vécu, leur travail et leur respect du prochain. Leurs dernières six années ensemble au Manoir de Saint-Pierre ont été remplies de bonheur, de paix et d'humour, preuves de leur grand amour.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Bethesda Regional Health Centre and the Ste. Anne Hospital for their care and for their assistance in helping to comfort our parents who were their patients in separate hospitals during these past few weeks. We encourage donations to the foundations of the above-named hospitals or to the St. Pierre Hospital Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
"Repose-toi bien dad... tu l'as bien mérité..."
LECLAIRE BROTHERS
475 Provencher Blvd.
In care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
Publish Date: Oct 29, 2022
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 29, 2022, Nov 12, 2022
Condolences & Memories (13 entries)
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Our sincere condolences to your entire family. Gaby and Inge, our hearts hurt for your loss. We had a lovely time at your wedding with your family and specifically your parents. The memory of that time and their gracious hospitality is still etched in my mind. We offer our love and support during this difficult time. Bob, Jennifer and Jake Wing - Posted by: Bob, Jennifer and Jake Wing (Friends) on: Nov 19, 2022
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Nos sincères sympathies à Colette et famille Carole Beaudry et Roger Perreault - Posted by: Carole Beaudry (Friend) on: Nov 12, 2022
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Our deepest sympathies to the family. A well loved man who leaves a beautiful legacy behind with his three beautiful children and their equally beautiful families. Special prayers and love going out to Colette who he had by his side for 66 years and who loved him deeply. Andre will cherish the memories of the couple of fun golf games played in St. Pierre with Jacques and Mona will always remember how he was always so warm and friendly and how special he always made her feel. Repose en paix Jacques. - Posted by: Mona Joyal & André Desloges. (Friends od the family. ) on: Nov 01, 2022
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Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances chers oncles, tantes, cousins et cousines. Je pense à vous très fort et je suis de tout cœur avec vous dans cette épreuve. Je garderai pour toujours le souvenir de mon oncle Jacques, drôle, souriant, aimant et accueillant! Bon courage. Antoine ;-) - Posted by: Antoine Préfontaine (Neveu) on: Oct 31, 2022
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Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Lynne et Gilles, je pense en particulier à vous deux comme nos bons amis! Que l’amour et les bons souvenir apaisent quelque peu votre peine. Gros hugs à vous tous 💞 - Posted by: Huguette Trudel (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Sinceres sympathies a toute la famille. Vous êtes dans nos pensées et dans nos prières. Qu’il repose n paix. - Posted by: Luc et Ida Prefontaine (Cousin) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Nos sincères sympathies à Colette et toute la famille. - Posted by: Aline & George Pilotte (Friends) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille de Jacques, un cousin et ami exceptionnel, j'ai beaucoup de souvenires de Jacques de First Baseman, Jacques de Goalie. - Posted by: Arthur Bélanger (Cousin) on: Oct 29, 2022
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My sincere sympathies to you Colette and dear children and family 💗 My prayers for Jacques’s soul and for the family 🙏 ✝️💕 - Posted by: Gaby Musick (Friend ) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille! - Posted by: Emmanuel Courcelles (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille de Jacques. Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières. Beaucoup de courage en ces temps difficiles pour vous tous. - Posted by: Colette et Hubert Mangin (Amis de Madeleine et Roland ainsi d'André et Rita) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Nos sincères sympathies à la famille. - Posted by: Gilbert et Leonne (Amie) on: Oct 29, 2022
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Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. En lisant l’obituaire je me suis souvenu des expériences de Jacques l’achat et ses visites de réparation sur notre télé. Il était une présence constante à StPierre pour beaucoup de choses. Une belle vie à reconnaître. - Posted by: Carmen Catellier (Friend) on: Oct 29, 2022