GEORGE JOSEPH ROMEO GUENETTE

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GEORGE JOSEPH ROMEO GUENETTE Peacefully, on October 30, 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father and grandfather was lifted up in the arms of our Saviour Jesus to everlasting life. George will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 36 years Doreen; children and grandchildren, Michelle (Guy) and Lauren Yerama, Nicola (David) Ericka and Brendan Beaudry, Christopher (Marilyn) Nicole and Christian Guenette, Brenda Guenette and fiance, Glenn Steele. He is also survived by his sisters, Annette (Roger), Lea, Rose-Marie (Leo), Rose-Aimee (Edward), Denise (Maurice) and brothers, Claude (Ada), Gilbert, Roland (Lucille), Gerald (Doris) sister-in-law Jocelyn; special Aunt and Uncle, May and Floyd Lillies; sister-in-law Marlene (Ken) Cudmore; brother-in-law Mervyn (Peg) Watkins and numerous other family and friends. George is predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Flore; brothers, Robert and Richard; sisters, Julie and Lynne; brothers-in-law, Donat, Euclide and Claude. George was born in St. Jean Baptiste on June 18, 1940 and moved to Winnipeg during the flood of 1950. He married Doreen Watkins on March 21, 1964 and together they raised a family in St. Boniface. George received his diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from Red River Community College and was proud to retire in 1995 after 30 years at the University of Manitoba. Dad really enjoyed summers at Petersfield. He was more than just a handyman, he was someone that didnt know the meaning of "cant". He was forever doing what he did best; fixing anything and everything that could be fixed- from cars to can openers! Thanks for all your hard work Dad, we all learned something from you. In later years he also enjoyed new hobbies, like baking bread and cooking; but most of all Grandpa loved spending time with his grandchildren who were the light of his life and the twinkle in his eye. He loved to see their faces light up when hed take them to the park or slip them a treat from his pocket. Grandpa is now their very special guardian angel and will always be watching over them. Prayer Vigil will take place on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the P. Coutu Funeral Chapel, 156 Marion Street. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday November 2 at 1:00 p.m. in Holy Cross Parish, 252 Dubuc St. Interment to follow in St. Boniface Cemetery. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. A. Cooke, Holly and staff at St. Boniface Hospital Cancer Care also thanks to Emergency Response Services, nurses and staff on 7A West and Emergency for their prompt and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Georges name to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON109, Wpg MB, R3E 0V9. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS AND THOUGHTS YOU WILL BE LOVINGLY REMEMBERED AND SADLY MISSED P. COUTU & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 156 Marion Street 949-4864

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 01, 2000