VENICE JEANNE BLAIS (BILODEAU)

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VENICE JEANNE BLAIS (nee BILODEAU) June 12, 1919 - October 14, 2003 In her 85th year, after a courageous struggle with cancer, and in the presence of her loving family, Venice found peace at last. She is survived by her son Richard (Marilyn) son Raymond (Sandra) grandchildren Kathryn and Derek; brother Babe (Betty) of California. She was predeceased by her husband John, brother Gus and brother George. Venice was born in Transcona in 1919 and after her marriage to John resided in East Kildonan since 1949 where she raised her family. She touched so many lives with her kindness and compassion. She was nurturing and loving to anyone who needed her help especially her family. Venice took great pride in doing everything to the best of her ability. She especially enjoyed her weekend card games with her long time friends and in-laws, Kay and Wally Sulyma, and Lorna Henderson, and also her weekly card games with her neighbours. She took pleasure in doing intricate knitting and needlepoint as a pastime, and was an avid Toronto Blue Jay fan. Viewing and prayers will be held on Friday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church (corner of Munroe and Brazier). Interment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens, 4477 Main St. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, a tax deductible donation may be made in Venices memory to the Concordia Hospital Foundation Inc., 1095 Concordia Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2K 3S7. We wish to sincerely thank all the doctors, nurses and hospital staff at the Concordia Hospital for their help and kindness during Venices long stay. A big thank you for special days shared with all the relatives and friends who visited, gave cards, flowers and prayers. Rest in peace Mom, well miss you. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 16, 2003