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GILBERT (TOE) JOSEPH GEORGES LABOSSIERE
Born: Oct 19, 1926
Date of Passing: Jan 28, 2003
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGILBERT (TOE) JOSEPH GEORGES LABOSSIERE Peacefully, on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, Gilbert passed away at Concordia Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Marie in 1994; infant son Derek in 1967; his parents; one sister; and two brothers. Left to mourn his passing are daughter Julie (Bob) Neufeld and grandson Derek; son Gregory (Chrissy) and grandson Evan; brother Jean (Ingrid) plus numerous nieces and nephews. Gilbert was born in St. Leon, MB on October 19, 1926 and raised in Somerset where he met his wife Marie Walleyn. They moved to Winnipeg in the late forties, finally settling in Transcona where they raised their family. Gilbert retired from Building Products after a long career. Dad took great pride in his family and home. He loved working in his yard and garden, a good cribbage game, Hockey Night in Canada, and Sunday dinner surrounded by family. Many thanks to Dr. L. Wozney and the staff of N2E at Concordia Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Garry Memorial Park, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Friday, January 31, at 1:00 p.m. Joint interment with his beloved wife Marie will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gilberts memory to the Manitoba Lung Society, 629 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3A 1P6. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 31, 2003