DENIS MARION

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DENIS MARION It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and pepere on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 60. Denis will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Marcelle; their children, Pierre, Therese and Jean (Pat) and Peperes very special grandsons, Dillon, Kyle and Marty; his sisters, Yvette (Jean-Paul) Lafond, Rose Lagace, Clemence (Guy) Gregoire and brother Gilles; his much loved mother-in-law Therese Gregoire, and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Adelard and Ernestine Marion and his special sister-in-law Lise Sabourin and brother-in-law Adelard Lagace. After 33 years as a communication technician specialist for AT&T Denis retired in May, 1991 and was able to devote more time to the things he loved most, travel, hobbies, family, friends, cottage life and children. During winter months in Pharr, Texas, Denis and Marcelle made special lasting friendships with James and Sandy, Don and Marilyn, Jim and Carol, Dave and Judi, Cliff and Janet, Bev and Den. To have met Denis was to have loved him. He was always there in times of need with two strong hands and a heart of gold. "Hell always be remembered as a man both strong and good Who gave his best for others and who did the best he could Hell always be remembered for all the joy he brought as a man who made a difference and a man who meant a lot." Sincere and special thanks to Madeleine, Denise and John, Clemence and Rose, Dr. Daeninck, Dr. Hitchcock, Dr. Harlos and all the wonderful staff of 3E Palliative Care Unit of St. Boniface Hospital for their care and support during Denis hospitalization. Thanks to the residents of Place Des Meurons for their prayers, masses, support and cards of encouragement. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 100 Olivia Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2E 0B9. At Denis request cremation has taken place. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Precieux Sang Church, 200 Kenny, Father Chaput officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2000