ALBERT J. BILODEAU

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ALBERT J. BILODEAU Paisiblement, apres une longue lutte contre le cancer, Albert est decede le jeudi 6 janvier, 2005 a l'Hopital Saint-Boniface. Ne le 19 septembre 1922 a Saint-Agathe (Manitoba), il etait age de 82 ans. Tout au long de sa vie et jusqu'a la fin de ses jours, il a toujours eu a coeur le bien-etre et le developpement de son village natal et de la municipalite rurale de Ritchot. On se souviendra aussi de sa passion pour le jardinage et de sa grande generosite lors de la recolte des fruits du jardin. Il laisse dans le deuil son epouse bien-aimee, Yolande (Gratton), ses enfants Roger (Mimi Lepage), Guy (Heike), Leo (Julie) et Rosanne (Bernard) Marcoux; ses petits-enfants Alexandre, Julien, Christophe Lepage Bilodeau, Jean-Guy, Stephane, Emma, Annabel, Rheanne Marcoux et Philippe Marcoux; deux freres et une soeur, soit Donat (Marie), Gerard et Georgette (Roland) Gervais; deux belles-soeurs, Cecile (Emmanuel) Bilodeau et Agathe (Philippe) Gratton; de nombreux neveux et nieces et leurs familles respectives, des cousins et cousines, ainsi que de nombreux amis. Il fut precede de ses parents, Eugene et Rose de Lima (Alarie), ainsi que par quatre freres, sept soeurs et de nombreux beaux-freres et belles-soeurs de la famille Bilodeau et Gratton. Selon les souhaits d'Albert, une messe de la resurrection aura lieu en la Cathedrale de Saint-Boniface a 14 h 00, mardi le 11 janvier, 2005 en presence des restes. Les restes seront transportes a Sainte-Agathe pour etre inhumes au cimetiere de la paroisse a une date ulterieure. La famille tient a remercier le personnel de l'Hopital Saint-Boniface (en particulier ceux des 5e et 8e etages) et le Pere Roland Lanois (aumonier) pour leurs excellents soins. Merci egalement a l'Abbe Edouard Bonin, l'Abbe Georges Damphousse et le Pere Laurent Alarie, o.m.i., la chorale de la Cathedrale de Saint-Boniface et Marc Devigne (petit-neveu), ainsi que tous ceux et celles qui contribuent a la celebration de sa vie. Au lieu des fleurs, priere de faire parvenir vos dons a la memoire d'Albert, a la Fondation pour la recherche et l'Hopital Saint-Boniface (recherche en prevention du cancer), 409, avenue Tache, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. Papa, nous te garderons toujours dans nos coeurs.... ALBERT J. BILODEAU Peacefully, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Albert passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at the St. Boniface Hospital, at the age of 82. Albert was born in Ste. Agathe, MB on September 19, 1922. Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly for the well-being and for the development of his native community and that of the R.M. of Ritchot. As well, he will be remembered as an avid gardener who generously shared the fruits of his garden. He is survived by his beloved wife, Yolande (Gratton); his four children, Roger (Mimi Lepage), Guy (Heike), Leo (Julie) and Rosanne (Bernard) Marcoux; his grandchildren, Alexandre, Julien, Christophe Lepage Bilodeau, Jean-Guy, Stephane, Emma, Annabel, Rheanne Marcoux and Philippe Marcoux; two brothers and one sister, Donat (Marie), Gerard and Georgette (Roland) Gervais; as well as two sisters-in-law, Cecile (Emmanuel) and Agathe (Philippe) Gratton; numerous nieces and nephews as well as their respective families, cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene and Rose de Lima (Alarie); as well as four brothers; seven sisters; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the Bilodeau and Gratton families. According to his wishes, cremation has already taken place and a memorial service will be held at the St. Boniface Cathedral at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11. His cremated remains will be transported to Ste. Agathe and interred in the parish cemetery at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital (particularly those on the 5th and 8th floors) and Fr. Roland Lanois (Chaplain) for their excellent care. Thank you also to Fr. Edouard Bonin, Fr. Georges Damphousse and Fr. Laurent Alarie, O.M.I., the choir at St. Boniface Cathedral and Marc Devigne (grand-nephew) as well as all those who will contribute to the celebration of his life. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations in his memory can be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Research Foundation (research for cancer prevention), 409 Tache Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6. Papa, you will forever be in our hearts... The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald Street 253-5086

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2005