YVONNE CHRISTINA VERMEULEN (DHAENE)

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YVONNE CHRISTINA VERMEULEN (nee DHAENE) December 21, 1922 - August 29, 2003 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully early Friday morning at Middlechurch Nursing Home. Mom was predeceased by Dad (Robert) in 1999, and brother (George) 2002. Left to treasure her memories is daughter Jennifer Smith (Peter), grandchildren, Lauren and Brad, great-grandchildren, Christopher and Dakota; son Dennis Vermeulen (Ida), grandchildren, Mark (Tanya), great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Ireland, grandson Brent, great-grandchild Brooklyn, grandson Chad (Fawn) daughter Shirley Thibodeau (Robert), grandson Christopher, great-grandchild Taylor, grandsons, Shawn and Maurice. She will also be dearly missed by her sister Georgette Paqoni (Quinto) in California, numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Yvonne was born and raised in St. Boniface on Tissot Street. In March 1945 she married Robert and moved to Clarence Avenue in Fort Garry, where the beginnings of their family was raised. They grew sugar beets and did some other light farming. Mom was a hard worker, always busy in the fields with no complaints. Later on as the children grew older Mom was employed as a housekeeper for Mr. Inmam of Inmam Motors and Dr. Skatlef. In 1965 Yvonne and family moved back to St. Boniface on Cherrier Street. She then became employed for Freed and Freed Clothing Company, where she worked until her retirement. Moms priority was her family, she was always there for us and especially enjoyed her dinners out and time spent with her grandchildren. She was a kind, caring woman of great inner strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend and her feelings and concerns for others knew no bonds. She enjoyed reading, gardening, feeding the birds and shopping sprees and lunches in all the city malls. Mom was a terrific cook and always looked forward to Sunday afternoon dinners at her home with her family. Mom especially enjoyed her last trip to see her sister Georgette in California just before she got sick. The family would like to give special thanks to all the nurses, and staff at Middlechurch Home for the warm care and attention they provided to her during her time of need. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Theresas Church at 3597 Main St., Middlechurch. Viewing will commence at 12:30 p.m. until service time with Rev. Msgr. Louis J. McCloskey, P.H. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Plinquet Street in St. Boniface. A heart of gold stopped beating, Hard working hands went to rest, God took you home to prove to us, He only takes the best. Heartaches in this world are many, But losing you was worse than any It will be lonely here without you, We will miss you more each day, For life will not be the same for us, Since youve been called away. We will always remember the way you looked, The way you walked and smiled, All the things you did for us, Will be with us all the while, You always did your best, Your heart was true and tender You lived your life for those you loved, And those you loved will remember. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 02, 2003