CHARLES (CHARLIE) BOHEMIER

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CHARLES (CHARLIE) BOHEMIER Peacefully, on Thursday, July 18, 2002 Charles passed away at Foyer Valade at the age of 80 years. Born November 24, 1921, the eldest boy in a family of 15, Charles is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Claire (nee Champagne) son Larry (Huguette Dube) daughters, Colette (Maurice Zastre) and Jacqueline (Gerry Dorge) grandchildren, Michael Zastre, Daniel and Andree Bohemier and Stephane Dorge. He is also survived by sisters, Fernande (Champagne), Louise (Forest), Lucille (Delorme), Simone (Toews) and brothers, Raymond, Roger, Robert and Gilles; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his infant daughter Louise; his parents, Rose-Delima (Duchesneau) and Joseph Bohemier; along with brothers, Leopold, Samuel and John; sisters, Marguerite (Voyer), Jeanne (Mcintosh) and Aline (Morissette). Dad grew up in St. Norbert, in a large two storey house with a grand veranda and a very busy household. He joined the navy at age 20 and spent three years aboard the HMCS Bellechasse. He returned to Winnipeg and spent many hours skating at the Winnipeg Roller Rink where he met his lifelong friend Ken Warnock. He married Claire on June 27, 1953. After a variety of jobs, he found his true calling in sales. At Sears, Charlie, (as he was known by all) sold major appliances until his retirement in January of 1977. A devoutly religious person, he was a great provider and immensely proud of his family and grandchildren. He was a sharp dresser who was fiercly independent and proud of his cars. A tireless perfectionist, Charles always had carpentry projects on the go. Dads favourite pastimes included cribbage and gardening. He loved music and dancing and being a true Bohemier, he had a great sense of humour and enjoyed telling a good joke. In winter, he and mom vacationed in Hawaii for many years where they met many good friends. In later years, Parkinsons disease robbed you of your vitality, but you faced them with courage and dignity. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Norbert Roman Catholic Church, 80 rue St. Pierre, with Rev. Fr. Antoine Vo Van Hoa presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Many thanks to the third floor staff at Foyer Valade for their kind and compassionate care. Flowers are graciously declined. However, donations to the Parkinson Foundation or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. "We will forever miss you, your beautiful smile and that twinkle in your eyes. We love you Dad!" WOJCIKS ALL BELIEFS & FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM 897 - 4665

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 20, 2002