MADELEINE THERESE SIMMONDS (BIBAUD)

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MADELEINE THERESE SIMMONDS (nee BIBAUD) It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Madeleine Simmonds, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 30, 2003 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Her husband of 30 years, Russ Simmonds, and her three sons, Russell, James and Patrick will deeply miss her love, devotion and steadfast commitment to the family. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Suzanne Styles and brother-in-law Ron (Saskatoon) her brother Rene Bibaud and sister-in-law Suzan (Ottawa) her dear nephew Gordon Styles; her niece Julie-Anne Baisley (Sean) and many cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Philippe and Jeanne Bibaud. Born in Winnipeg in 1950, Madeleine attended St. Marys Academy and the University of Winnipeg. An accomplished seamstress, Madeleine won the Manitoba Singer Sewing Award in 1967, and later specialized in creating childrens clothing with the label Joie de LEnfant. Madeleine spent many cherished years at Matlock both as a child and with her own sons. Her greatest accomplishment and joy was that of a mother. Her values, faith and love will live on in her sons forever. The family extends special thanks to the dedicated staff at CancerCare Manitoba and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital as well as the visiting palliative care nurse Louise Dancereau. A sincere thank you to all the friends that have supported Madeleine and the family during her illness. A funeral mass celebrating Madeleines life will be held on Monday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. John Brebeuf Parish, 1707 John Brebeuf Place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Palliative Care Endowment Fund, St. Boniface Hospital and Research Foundation, 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: EDWARD J. COUTU LTD. 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 04, 2004