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RENE DUFAULT 1939 - 2003 Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, Rene Dufault passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at the age of 63. He is survived by his five children, Summer, Robert, Susan, Carole, Jacqueline and 12 grandchildren. The 11th child in a family of 14, he was predeceased by his parents, Charles Dufault in 1974 and Eva Lamontagne in 1973; his brothers, Paul in 1942 and Gerard in 1988 and sisters, Rhea (Charles) Lacroix in 1999 and Marguerite (Eugene) Genest in 2002. He is survived by five sisters, Rina (Romeo) Blanchette, Therese (Romeo) Richard, Ida (Sister Marie Charles), Simone (Louis) Bernier, Marcelle (Antoine) Frechette and Yvette (Robert) Tytgat. Three brothers, Charles-Henri (Lucille Prince), Roland (Cecile Beaulieu) and Paul. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. Many thanks for the special care and dedication given by the staff of the Ste. Anne Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 11, 2003