ALBERT HENRI JOSEPH PELLAND

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ALBERT HENRI JOSEPH PELLAND Peacefully on February 1, 2003, at 85 years of age, Albert Henri Joseph Pelland passed away, with his loving wife Georgianna and family at his side. Albert is survived by eight of his nine children, Lucille (Denis), Henri (Irene), Terri, Armand (Helen), Paul (Jean), Maurice (Dolores), Aline (Gilbert), Jackie (Claude). He is also survived by his only sister Rita LHereux and many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. By the grace of God, Albert is now in the company of his son and our Angel, Bertrand. Albert was born in Silver Plains on April 21, 1917. He was the eighth child of Theodore and Albina Pelland. He was predeceased by his brothers, Jean Baptiste, Adolphe, Emile, Cerile, Pierre, Andre, Paul, Arthur, Dave and Adrien. He came to St. Georges at the age of 23 to work as a farm hand and met his wife Nana. Shortly after they wed. Two months before his first child was born he was drafted into the Army where he was posted in Vernon, BC for for basic training. He was then stationed in Wainwright, AB, as a member of the PPCLI. He was then shipped overseas where he spent time in Holland and England. Upon his discharge from the Army, he returned to his wife and family who now resided in Powerview, MB. Albert spent the next 33 years of his life employed by Abitibi Paper Company. Upon his retirement, he spent every moment enjoying life to its fullest. He spent his retirement travelling with his "Nana" and special brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Precious memories were made on these trips... He travelled great distances to golf with friends and his brother Paul many times. Often he came home with trophies for his efforts. He also joined the local senior curling and bowling leagues in town. His love for the great outdoors was evident in the care he took of his yard and roses. He spent his healthy years fishing and hunting with friends and relatives. He was an avid believer in walking and could often be heard telling his girls, "never mind dieting, just start walking!" He was a Jack of all Trades and never refused to help anyone who came to him with something to be built or repaired. But most of all he is remembered for his great sense of humour, (which his grandchildren were usually the brunt of), his patience, his kindness and most of all his compassion for others. What a great example you have been for us Dad. May we always try to continue to set this example with our families and friends. You will never be forgotten, our memories of you will live on in all the good things that we do. Until we meet again.... Love, your children. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 2:00 p.m. from the Notre Dame du Laus Roman Catholic Church, Powerview, MB, with Fr. James Gray officiating. Prayers will be said at 1:30 p.m. Services will terminate at the church with cremation to follow. RUSSELL FUNERAL HOMES LTD. & CREMATORIUM of Beausejour & Lac du Bonnet are in care of arrangements. 1-866-424-6271 (toll free) or 1-204-268-2263.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2003