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GERTRUDE BLAIS (MARCHAND)
Date of Passing: May 23, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGERTRUDE BLAIS (nee MARCHAND) Gertrude Blais died peacefully at the Riverview Health Centre on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at the age of 85 years. Gertrude is survived by her brother, Archie Marchand; and by her two sisters, Aurore Lebrun and Marie Kutz. She is also survived by her son, David (Carol) and her three grandchildren, Jennifer, Eric and Michael, as well as numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish the memory of their time spent with her. Gertrudes life centered on Jesus. She attended mass daily at the St. Ignatius Church and had been a parishioner there for the past 30 years. Active in parish life, she made many friends who will miss her loving presence. Prayer services will be held at the St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 255 Stafford St. at Corydon, on Saturday, May 26 at 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Joseph Johnson S.J. on Monday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a donation in Gertrudes memory to a charity of ones choice. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 26, 2001