JULIENNE DION (PHILIPPE)

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JULIENNE DION (nee PHILIPPE) January 26, 1915 - November 8, 2001 Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the St. Claude Hospital on Thursday, November 9, 2001, passed into Gods beautiful garden a new flower to bloom, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Mrs. Julienne Dion of St. Claude, at the age of 86 years and 10 months. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Yvette Dion of Winnipeg, Gilbert and Louise Dion of Ste. Rose Du Lac; her grandchildren, Michel, Marc and Melanie who were the sunshine of her life. We will remember her whenever a bird sings. We will remember her with each new spring blossom. We will remember her whenever we see sunrise at Clear Lake. We will remember on a Sunday afternoon car ride or a picnic, her joys of living in simple abundance. We will remember Moms inviting smile and tender ways, her unconditional love. We will remember her when a new challenge arises, how she met hers with courage and dignity. Julienne also leaves to mourn four sisters, Sister Marie, sgm, of Edmonton, Bernadette of St. Claude, Germaine of Victoria, Rose of St. Claude; two brothers, Yves of St. Claude, and Jean (Pam) of Vancouver; two special nieces, Susan and Denise of Vancouver, and numerous in-laws, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Leonard in 1971, by her father Francois and her mother Marie-Anne Philippe (nee Guigueno) originally of Guern, Morbihan, France and by two brothers, Louis and Julien. The family extends heartfelt thanks to family and friends for their prayers and faithful support over the last years. To the St. Claude Pavilion volunteers of all ages, you greatly contributed to her years there. Special thanks to the doctors whose dedicated care assured her a quality of life; Dr. Gisele Viens whose compassionate care comforted her last stages of life here, to Dr. Ricardo De Faria who always considered her quality of life and with special gratitude to her family doctor of many years for his gentle care, Dr. Fortunat Champagne. The family`s heartfelt gratitude goes out to the entire staff at St. Claude Pavilion and Hospital. To Charlotte Hince and all angels in the team of homecare workers whose devoted care also went beyond the call of duty, you are forever in our hearts. Family prayers will be held at Adams Funeral Home on Monday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. Mass in celebration of her life will be held in the St. Claude Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Rodrigue Bouchard officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. On taime, Maman As an expression of sympathy, friends or family may send memorial donations to the St. Claude Pavilion or Handivan, Box 400, St. Claude, MB R0G 1Z0. Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2001