LUCIEN GEORGE EDOUARD JOBIN

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LUCIEN GEORGE EDOUARD JOBIN Peacefully on Friday October 12, 2001, Mr. Lucien Jobin of St. Claude, Manitoba passed away at the age of 65 years. He leaves to mourn his mother Jeanne Jobin (nee Pachet) six brothers, Arthur, Armand, Henri (Gisele), George (Gisele), all of St. Claude, Maurice (Susan), Ernie (Judy) one sister Cecile Deurbrouck (Robert) one sister-in-law Lucette Jobin all of Winnipeg, as well as ten nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his aunts, Marie Clandinin (Jobin), Marie Binne (Pachet) of St. Claude. Eugenie Dondo of Laval, PQ, Madeleine Levasseur (Omer) of Ottawa, Odette Pachet (George) of Winnipeg; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father Albert in 1993 and by one brother Albert in 1996. Lucien enjoyed meeting many farmers in the south-western portion of the province while driving the cream truck for the St. Claude Creamery. His many tales of adventures while on his cream pick-ups, amused his family and friends on several occasions. He then worked with his brother George in carpentry and later on the farm with Henri. Being knowledgeable in plumbing, carpentry and electricity, he was always willing to help friends and family. His love of family and friends brought him to many get-togethers, visiting with neighbours and relatives. He was known as the uncle who spoiled niece and nephews with candy, gum and toys. In consequence, he was often seen at the local True Value with his special children. In later years he became an accomplished cook; cookies, pies, jams and jelly rolls were among his most famous dishes. He will be sadly miss by family and friends of the community. Prayers for family and friends will be held at Adams Funeral Home of Monday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Rodrigue Bouchard officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Donations can be made to the St. Claude and District Palliative Care, Box 400, St. Claude, MB, R0G 1Z0. Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2001