HERMANCE GRANGER (GAUTHIER)

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HERMANCE GRANGER (nee GAUTHIER) It is with our deepest love and saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Hermance on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach, MB after a courageous battle with cancer. Hermance was predeceased by her father Elas (1972) her mother Irma (2002) and two brothers, Oscar (1944) and Maurice (2001). Leaving to cherish her memory is her loving husband Jean; her daughter Yolande (Aime Tetrault) her son Raynald (Shantelle) her seven grandchildren, Remi, Melanie (Jacques Gagnon), Valerie, Charles, Nadine, Krystal and Victoria; and one great-grandchild Bailey. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sisters, Leonie (Louis Granger), Eliane (Denis Nadeau), Jeannette (Alfred Champagne) and Anita (Roger Poiron) her brothers, Romeo (Jean), Aime (Lucie), Roland (Monique) and Adelard (Hermine) her sister-in-law Therese; as well as many nieces and nephews. Hermance was raised and lived all her life in La Broquerie, MB where she took great pride in her French Canadian heritage. She worked for many years at Ecole Saint-Joachim as a library technician. Her love for children was obvious by the way she would help the students. It was for this same reason that Hermance devoted many years of her life to the Girl Guides. Her love of life and nature touched many lives. Hermance was a strong willed person and a hard worker with good organizational skills. Through the years, she was active in many committees and organizations too numerous to mention. She enjoyed reading a good book, camping with her family, travelling with friends, and bird watching through her window. After her retirement, she enjoyed working on family genealogies and family history. But most of all, what Hermance cherished the most was her family and her friends. With her insight, her wit and understanding, she would always have good advice to pass on to her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren were an important and joyous part of her life. She also enjoyed special occasions where family and friends would meet. Her "joie de vivre" could be felt and seen by everyone around her. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. C. Krahn, the caring nurses and staff at Bethesda Hospital, to the wonderful caregivers that came at the residence, and to the family and friends for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, if family and friends so desire, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7 at St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church in La Broquerie, with Msgr. Albert Frechette officiating. "Love is how you earn your wings. Our newest angel has earned her wings." The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2004