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MARIE JOSEPHINE LECOMTE (CARRIERE)
Date of Passing: Jun 19, 2001
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARIE JOSEPHINE LECOMTE (nee CARRIERE) (formerly SISTER YVONNE) 1908 - 2001 Peacefully on June 19, 2001 at St. Josephs General Hospital in Comox, BC, Josephine Marie Lecomte passed away. Marie joined the Congregation of Our Lady of Missions at a young age, taking her vows in 1927 as Sister Yvonne. She remained in the order until 1967. She taught in many communities including Ste. Rose, Letellier, Elie and St. Eustache, MB as well Wolseley, SK. Subsequently, she married Joseph Lecomte of Prince Albert, SK. Marie was predeceased by her husband Joseph on February 4, 1990. She leaves to mourn her passing a brother-in-law Leon Lecomte; and sisters-in-law Rita Lecomte and Alma Carriere; as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the St. Eustache Roman Catholic church on July 14 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place with interment at a later date in Prince Albert.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 07, 2001