MARCELLE MARGUERITE BROOK (LAMBLIN)

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MARCELLE MARGUERITE BROOK (LAMBLIN) Peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2004, at the Holy Family Nursing Home, Marcelle passed away at the age of 91. Marcelle was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and daughter Nora. Marcelle will be greatly missed by her sons, Raye (Rhonda), Clifford (Bev) grandsons, Russ Johannson (Carol Ann), Deryl (Liz), Terry (Jeannie) and granddaughter Krista. Lovingly remembered by great-grandchildren, Chantelle, Daryl, Sheliza, Chelsea, Brittany, Megan, Chad, Tiara, Brice and Shayla. Marcelle was predeceased by brothers, Jean, Pierre and Etienne; sisters, Gibby and Lise; sisters-in-law, Alice and Peggy and brothers-in-law, Arthur and Sam. She is remembered with love by sisters, Rose (Gordon) and Antoinette and sisters-in-law, Rita and Warda. Marcelle came to Canada from France in 1913 with her parents Robert and Marie-Louise Lamblin. They homesteaded in Eastland, MB, where she went to school. At the age of 18, she began working in the Eriksdale Hotel, this setting the course for the rest of her life. She was a very ambitious and hard working young lady and quite attractive. She caught the eye of a certain young Englishman named Ken and married him in 1936. Marcelle and Ken lived in a log cabin east of Eriksdale where they worked for neighbours doing farm chores. Ken joined the Army in 1941 and Marcelle took over the farm with sister Gibby as her right-hand man until the end of the war. Cliff was born in 1938 and Nora in 1942. Ken returned in 1945 and took over the farm again. Raye appeared on the scene in 1948. In 1950, the farm was sold and Marcelle, Ken and family moved to Winnipeg, "381 Harbison". Marcelle then came into her own, opening her heart, arms and home to all her childrens friends. The famous "cookie jar" that got low but never ran out, the dancing, singing and playing games till late at night under Mums supervision. We all thank you "Mum". Dads visits for tea with his many charges and the happiness at 381, we will never forget. After retirement, Mum and Dad did a lot of travelling but we believe they were happiest surrounded by family, grandchildren and their many friends. Mum and Dad spent their last years together in Holy Family Nursing Home and also where Marcelle spent the last two years. We wish to thank the care givers and staff for the love and care provided for Mum and Dad and in the last two years, for the love and care provided to our mum, Marcelle. Thank you! A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Interment and reception to follow. Honorary pallbearers are Vincent Clifford, Gordon Perry, Alf Lindsay, Steve Rushowick and Gerald Hart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marcelles memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2004