CLARA LAFRENIERE (BEAUDRY)

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CLARA LAFRENIERE (nee BEAUDRY) Peacefully at the Foyer Valade on Friday July 9, 2004, Mrs. Clara Lafreniere of Somerset, MB passed away at the age of 90 years. She leaves to mourn her passing seven children: Norma and husband Michel Masserey of Switzerland, Edgar and wife Denise of Altamont, Jeannine and husband Fred McElhoes of Winnipeg, Jeannette and husband Alex Dadey of Winnipeg, Ron and wife Myrna of Nanton, AB, Joanne and husband Ron Howarth of Somerset, Denis and wife Debbie of Winnipeg, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Maurice in 1999; her father Jos Beaudry and Mathilda (nee Montag) and by her only brother Leo Beaudry and his wife Antoinette (nee Lafreniere). Throughout her life, Moms greatest joy was her family. Through her hard work and perseverance she taught us the value of life. Mom always provided for her family by canning, gardening, sewing and baking. Leaving the farm in the 60s, she started her new life in Somerset. She worked as a cook at Somerset Food Bar. She then went to work at the Notre Dame Foyer, again as a cook. She retired at the age of 65, and continued to work at the Somerset Collegiate in the canteen where she became famous for her butter tarts. Her hobbies were caring for her beautiful flowers, quilting and knitting. The highlights of her life were the three trips she took to Switzerland to visit her daughter Norma and family, and to Nanton, AB to visit Ronald and family. Prayers will be held at Adams Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame de La Nativite Catholic Church in Somerset, MB on Wednesday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Foyer Valade, 450 River Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M4. A special thanks to staff at Foyer Valade on 3rd floor, for the compassion and love they gave to Mom during her stay. Also to the Home Care staff and to the Notre Dame Foyer for their care and compassion. Adams Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca Sleep well Mom, knowing you will be missed. A legacy has been left to all you have touched. Love you, forever.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 12, 2004