LEONARD DELORME

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LEONARD DELORME Peacefully on September 9, 2000 at the Dr. Evelyn Memorial Hospital, Stonewall, Leonard Delorme, age 74 years of St. Laurent, MB. Leonard was predeceased by his beloved wife Irma; sons, Gilles and George; mother Julia; father Eclide; three brothers, Ulysse, Rene and Clovis. He is survived by children, Gisele (Clifford) Ducharme, Lucille (Don) Wood, Paul (Sandra) Delorme, Monique (Randy) Lavallee along with 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Leonide (Rachel), Henri (Barb), Jean Noel (Jean), Robert (Paulette) eight sisters, Jeanne (Henri) Beaudry, Berthe (Andre) Delorme, Irene (Remi) Gregoire, Evelyn (Paul) Carriere, Lorraine (Ubald) Chevrier, Eva (Fred) Peloquin, Alice Loiselle, Agnes Delorme and Leo Lamirande; sister-in-law Armande Delorme; numerous nieces and nephews. Prayers will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 13 followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. E. Kamath will officiate with interment to follow in the churchyard cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray Millar, Roland Bruce, Marcel Kerbrat, Henri Kerbrat, Dave Schneider and Yvon Perrault. The family would like to thank the Health Sciences Centre and the Stonewall Hospital doctors and staff for their compassionate care that was forever present. Also thank you to all his friends and relatives for all the love and care given to him at his time of need. His love for them, will live forever. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to Cancer Care, 100 Olivia St., Winnipeg, or to a charity of ones choice. FOOTPRINTS One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD", you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me" The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall in care of the arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2000