GERALD FRANK REBILLARD

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GERALD FRANK REBILLARD Gerry was born in Somerset, MB on June 28, 1933 and left us suddenly at the Health Sciences Centre, with his family at his side, on July 18, 2004. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 49 years, Clarice (nee Jacobson) son Randall (Jona) and children Jennifer and Dustin of Gimli; daughter Brenda (Ian Glover) and children Ryan and Brandon of Winnipeg; daughter Lori (Clifford Sabel) and children Madison, Mercedes and Mackenzie of Hay River, NT; also survived by a sister Annette (Bob Chevalier) of Mariapolis, MB; sister-in-law Bernice Rebillard and family of Winnipeg; brother Rheal (Elaine) and sons of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Andrea Jacobson of Selkirk; and very dear friend and cousin Annette McIvor of Winnipeg. Gerry was predeceased by baby Delbert in 1958, baby Brenda in 1963, his mother in 1974, his father in 1981, his brother Richard in 1986, and a sister Cecile in 1933. Gerry was a very hard worker. His working life started out as an MTS lineman for four years. He then apprenticed at Gelhorn Motors for his mechanical career, which started in 1958. In 1975 we bought G & C Grocery in Gimli, which we later sold. Through the years he worked at various mechanical shops, retiring from the R.M. of Gimli in 2002. In semi-retirement he drove the parts truck and did various jobs at Chudds Chrysler in Gimli until the Friday prior to his passing. He was able to repair anything he put his mind to, not only as his work, but also as one of his greatest passions in life. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends, especially, Kirbee. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel in Gimli with Pastor Trudy Sluth officiating. Interment will follow at the Haga Cemetery, Arborg. Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 21, 2004