YVETTE CHARETTE

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YVETTE CHARETTE, Soeur (M. ST-OVIDE) A l'infirmerie de la Maison Mere, a l'aurore du mardi, 14 decembre 2004 Yvette Charette faisait son passage chez le Pere Eternel a l'age de 90 ans dont 63 ans de vie religieuse chez les Missionnaires Oblates de St-Boniface. Yvette est nee le 22 mars 1914 a l'Assomption, QC. Son pere, Herve Charette etait originaire de Ste-Marguerite de Terrebonne, QC et vint s'etablir a l'Assomption, QC ou il exerca le metier de livreur de lait dans tout le voisinage. Sa mere, Albertine Dufort etait de Saint-Sulpice, Cte de l'Assomption, QC. Le couple Charette donnerent naissance a six enfants, 3 filles dont Yvette fut la troisieme et trois garcons. Ces enfants devinrent orphelins de mere des leur bas age. Yvette entra chez les Missionnaires Oblates le 18 aout 1938 et fit son oblation temporaire le 18 aout 1941. Durant ces annees d'activites elle occupa principalement le metier de cuisiniere dans lequel elle excellait et y mettait tout son coeur. Ses talents artisanals ne se comptent pas -- elle creait de veritables chefs-d'oeuvre. Aussi, jusqu'a ces dernieres annees elle faisait partie de la chorale de la Cathedrale de St-Boniface. Mais plus precieux que tout cela etait sa vie interieure, sa vie d'union a Dieu qui se manifestait par sa vie de priere et une devotion exceptionnelle a la Vierge Marie. C'etait la sa force et sa nourriture pour rendre service. Ce devouement elle le manifestait avec bonne humeur et toujours sans se lasser. Elle laisse le souvenir d'avoir ete bonne compagne et avec toi Yvette, nous chantons un de tes cantiques preferes a la Vierge: J'irai la voir un jour Au ciel dans ma patrie. Oui j'irai voir Marie Ma joie et mon Amour!. Elle laisse dans le deuil les membres de sa communaute religieuse, ses deux soeurs, Rita Phaneuf et Marie Girard, ses trois freres et belles-soeurs, Ovide (Claire), Jean-Luc (Germaine) et Gabriel (Therese) ainsi que de nombreux neveux et nieces, parents et ami.e.s. Les prieres auront lieu vendredi, le 17 decembre, a 9 h 00 en la chapelle des Missionnaires Oblates au 601 rue Aulneau. Les funerailles auront lieu le meme jour au meme endroit a 10 h 00. Le Pere Albert Bouffard, omi, presidera la celebration. Les arrangements funebres sont confies au salon Cropo. L'inhumation aura lieu au cimetiere de la rue Archibald, a St-Boniface lundi, le 20 decembre 2004 a 10 h 00. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044 YVETTE CHARETTE, Sister (M. ST-OVIDE) At the Infirmary of the Mother House, at daybreak on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 Yvette Charette left this earth to meet her God and Creator. She was 90 years old, 63 of which were spent in the religious life in the Congregation of the Missionary Oblate Sisters of St. Boniface. Yvette was born on March 22, 1914 at Assomption, QC. Her father, Herve Charette was originally from Ste. Marguerite de Terrebonne, QC and later settled in Assomption, QC where he delivered milk in the entire neighbourhood. Her mother, Albertine Dufort was from St. Sulpice, in Assomption County. The Charette couple had a family of six, three girls, Yvette being the third and three boys. These children became orphaned early in life through their mother's death. Yvette joined the Order of the Missionary Oblate Sisters of St-Boniface on August 18, 1938 and pronounced her final vows on August 18, 1941. During her active years she mainly served as a cook which she excelled at with all her heart. Her talents for crafts were unparalleled - she created wonderful master pieces. Until recent years she was a member of the choir of the St. Boniface Cathedral. However, more precious then all the above was her interior life, her union with God which was manifested in her prayer life and an exceptional devotion to the Virgin Mary. This devotion was always accompanied with a smile and unwavering endurance. She leaves the memory of a good companion, and with you Yvette, we sing one of your favorite hymns to the Virgin Mary: J'irai la voir un jour au ciel dans ma patrie. Oui, j'irai voir Marie Ma joie et mon Amour! She leaves to mourn her passing the members of her religious community, her two sisters, Rita Phaneuf and Marie Girard, her three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ovide (Claire), Jean-Luc (Germaine), Gabriel (Therese) as well as numerous nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. The prayers will be recited on December 17 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Missionary Oblate Sisters on 601 Aulneau St., Winnipeg, MB followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Fr. Albert Bouffard, omi, will preside the celebration. Interment of the ashes will take place on Monday, December 20 at 10:00 a.m. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 16, 2004