GEORGES DUGUAY

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GEORGES DUGUAY Peacefully, on Sunday, June 27, 2004, with family by his side, George ended his courageous battle with cancer at the Riverview Health Centre at the age of 67 years. Husband, father, "Papa" and brother, he is survived by his wife and best friend Dale; children, Denise (Shaun Best), Richard (Erin), Michael; and their mother Betty Tomkins; his stepchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Foreman and Kerri (Don) Kreitz; grandchildren, Mason, Marcus, Matthew and Sydney; his brothers, Sam (Inez), Ray (Jeannine), Gerry (Diane) and Leo (Charlette) his sister Huguette (Henri) Gauthier; in-laws, Jan (Casey) Kehoe, Darlene (Ken) Friesen; and his many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his father Aurele and his mother Marie Anne; brothers, Martial, infant Hubert, sister-in-law Laura; and mother-in-law Leona Foreman. Retired from a lifelong career in transportation, George is remembered for his story telling, his sense of humour and his athletic ability, playing baseball until just a few years ago. George was an avid supporter of the University of Winnipeg basketball program, attended many Goldeyes games and mourned the loss of the Jets. George enjoyed woodworking in his spare time and into his retirement, spending hours working on projects such as crib boards and alphabet trains for his family and friends. George is also remembered for being a strong family man, looking forward to family gatherings and the yearly family golf tournament in Ottawa. His presence was always known and he will be dearly missed by everyone. But he was never happier than playing the role of "Papa" to his four precious grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Drs. Wollner, Vacjner, Krahn, Ahmed and Crow, Frs. Fred Olds and Roland Lanoie, RHC Chaplain Ina, Sam and Inez, Irene Lemoine and Irene Shapiro. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or to the Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3L 9Z9. Prayers will be held on Tuesday, June 29 at the Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 30 at St. Bernadettes Parish, 820 Cottonwood at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Fred Olds presiding. Interment will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com. 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 Jun 29, 2004