LEO FREYNET

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LEO FREYNET Paisiblement, le vendredi 5 mars 2004 est decede a lage de 77 ans, M. Leo Freynet de la paroisse de Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes, anciennemant de Sandilands, MB. Apres 55 ans de mariage, il laisse dans le deuil, son epouse bien-aimee, Yvette (nee Bonin) ses deux enfants, Claude (Crystal) et Nicole (Victor Funk) ses 6 petits-enfants, Angele (Philippe Jolicoeur), Rene, Karine, Alixe, Caleb et Christopher; un arriere petits-fils, Keanen; ses deux soeurs, Hermine (Antonio Vielfaure) et Diane (Maurice Therrien) ainsi que de nombreux beaux-freres et belles-soeurs, neveux, nieces, cousins, cousines et amis. Il fut precede dans la mort par ses parents, Arthur et Julia (nee Laurencelle) ses deux freres, Gerard (Dora Blanchette) et Roland (Yvonne Maurice) sa soeur, Solange (Alix Simard). Leo est ne le 24 mai 1926. Il avait une grand foi et un grand amour pour sa famille, la musique et le chant (quelle voix!), la nature, surtout son Sandilands et sa terre a Sainte-Anne, les langues, en particulier la langue et la culture francaise. Il aimait la simplicite de la vie de tous les jours, aisi que laventure petite et grande. Il a su garder son sens dhumour et sa joie de vivre jusquen dernier. Nous tenons a remercier tout le personnel a lhopital de Sainte-Anne ainsi que le docteur Marice Roy pour leurs soins exceptionnels. Merci a Soeur Rioux pour ses visites, son support et ses prieres. Merci a tous ceux qui nous ont supporte ainsi que toutes les pensees et prieres. La messe des funerailles sera concelebree par labbe Rene E. Chartier et labbe Edouard Bonin en leglise catholique de Sainte-Anne a Sainte-Anne-des Chenes le mercredi 10 mars a compter de 14h, avec visionnement des 13h. Linhumation des cendres aura lieu dans le cimetiere paroissial de La Broquerie a une date ulterieure. Ceux qui desirent ajouter leur voix a la chorale sont invites a la pratique dans la chapelle dhiver de leglise a 13h15, (mercredi le 10 mars). Au lieu de fleurs, vous etes invites de faire un don au Fond de lHopital de Sainte-Anne, composez le (204) 422-8837 ou aux renovations de leglise de Sainte-Anne, 162 avenue Centrale, Sainte-Anne, MB, R5H 1C3 au (204) 422-8823. "Adieu Papa, tu nous manqueras." La direction des funerailles a ete confiee au salon mortuaire Freres LeClaire, 775-2220. Peacefully, on Friday, March 5, 2004, Leo Freynet, of Ste. Anne, MB and originally from Sandilands, MB passed away at the Ste. Anne Hospital at the age of 77 years. After 55 years of marriage, he leaves to mourn, his loving wife, Yvette (Bonin) his two children, Claude (Crystal) and Nicole (Victor Funk) his six grandchildren, Angele (Philippe Jolicoeur), Rene, Karine, Alixe, Caleb, and Christopher; one great-grandson, Keanen; two sisters, Hermine (Antonio Vielfaure) and Diane (Maurice Therrien) as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Julia (Laurencelle) two brothers, Gerard (Dora Blanchette) and Roland (Yvonne Maurice) and by his sister, Solange (Alix Simard). Leo was born on May 24, 1926. His faith, love for his family, singing and music (what a voice!), nature, especially Sandilands and his land in Ste. Anne, languages, particularly the French language and culture was what he lived for and the gift that he left us with. He loved the simplicity of life and all of lifes adventures both big and small. He kept his good humour and his "joie de vivre" until the end. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Ste. Anne Hospital and Dr. Maurice Roy for the exceptional care. Thank you also to Sr. Irene Rioux for her visits, her support and her prayers. Thank you to all who gave their support, thoughts and prayers. Funeral mass will be concelebrated by Fathers Rene E. Chartier and Edourd Bonin at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church in Ste. Anne, MB on Wednesday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will begin at 1:00 p.m. Interment of Leos cremated remains will take place in the La Broquerie Parish Cemetery at a later date. As a gesture of love, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leos memory to the Ste. Anne Hospital Fund, (204) 422-8837 or to the Ste. Anne Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 162 avenue Centrale, Sainte-Anne, MB R5H 1C3, (204) 422-8823. LECLAIRE BROTHERS in care of arrangements. 775-2220

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2004