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ALBERT (BERT) PHILIPPOT
Born: Jun 16, 1942
Date of Passing: Mar 21, 2000
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT (BERT) PHILIPPOT June 16, 1942 - March 21, 2000 Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, Albert (Bert) Philippot passed away with his family at his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Bernie, his four children; Bobby (Leslie), Johanne (Roost), Angele (Jerry) and Daniel (Caelin) nine grandchildren; Daniel, Janelle, Michelle, Cory, Richmond, Ashley, Alexandra, Derek and Tianna. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Emma, and his brothers; Hubert (Murielle) and Rene (Dolores) and sister Jan (Marcel). He was predeceased by his father Joseph in 1981, his mother-in-law Florence Lambert in 1966 and his father-in-law Andre Lambert in 1995. Bert was born on the family farm in Ste. Anne, MB on June 16, 1942. As a youth, he was a proud member of the Sea Cadets, later pursuing a career in the electrical field, and as a Journeyman Electrician, spent many years working for Comstock, eventually becoming self-employed. Bert enjoyed his books, being outdoors, fishing, and working on his hobby farm. He lived one day at a time and was not afraid to take chances, living life to the fullest. Prayers will be said on Friday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 DesMeurons. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Malo Roman Catholic Church. Viewing prior to service at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow immediately in the parish cemetery. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you for the sensitive care given by all the doctors, nurses and staff of Vita Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital (7A West, 7A South and ICU). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Berts memory to the Canadian Cancer Society (Manitoba Division), 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B7. Or to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. "Veille sur nous, Papa." The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 24, 2000
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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Thirteen years after his passing, I reflect: My uncle Bert helped me get into the business of construction when I was 18 years old. A few good words from his lips to the right people and before you know it, I was working with the welders, pipe-fitters and millwrights. Eventually, I would work with the electricians and choose this path. Five years later, I obtained my red seal certification as a journeyman electrician and later my master electrician contractor's license, just like him. Life changing, for sure. Thanks, Bert... you helped me better my life and for that I am very grateful. Rest peacefully. - Posted by: Charlie (nephew) on: Aug 23, 2013