MARIE PANTEL

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MARIE PANTEL 1905 - 2004 Marie Josephe Pantel passed away peacefully in Notre Dame de Lourdes Foyer on Sunday, January 25, 2004 at the age of 98. Marie will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Lillian (Joe), Evelyn and Arlette (Peter) son-in-law Alain Durand; 12 grandchildren, Gary, Glen, Dianne, Lynette, Cindy, Neil, Grant, Cheri, Bonnie, Jocelyne, Annette, Karen; 13 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Imelda Pantel, Alice Ralph, Rita Pantel and Cecile Phinney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marie is predeceased by her loving husband Leon, daughter Helen and grandson Harry. Marie was born in Brittany, France, November 6, 1905 and immigrated to Canada in 1906 with her loving parents Yves and Yvonne LeGourrierec (nee Guyomvarch). Marie married Leon Pantel in 1927 and they farmed in Notre Dame and later in Cypress River until their retirement. Marie was a hard working farm wife dedicated to her hearth and home. She will be remembered for her quiet grace, her ease of presence and her genteel and accepting manner. A very special and heartfelt thanks to all the health care professionals at the Notre Dame Foyer who assisted in Maries care. Evening prayer service for family and friends will be held at Adams Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Friday, January 30 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Alphonse Bongo officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Maries name to the Notre Dame Foyer, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0 (204 248 2092). Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 29, 2004