ANTOINNETTE KLYNE (HUPE)

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ANTOINNETTE KLYNE (nee HUPE) August 11, 1917 - January 11, 2005 It is with great sadness that the Klyne family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, at the St. Boniface Hospital with her family at her side at the age of 87. She leaves to mourn her daughters, Evelyn Leclerc (Oscar), Louise Nault (Phillip), and Yvonne Nicholson (Robert); sons, Norman of Alberta, Willie of British Columbia, Eddie of Winnipeg and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Elie Klyne; parents, Hermenegilde and Justine Hupe; her infant daughter Lenore; sisters, Rose Hupe, Flo Benoit, Eva Coss; brothers Alec, Louis, Leo and Joe Hupe. Antoinette was born and raised in Richer, MB. She and Elie were married for 67 years. Mom loved the simple pleasures of life. She was a caring and nurturing person. She worked hard at any job or task that presented itself. She enjoyed sewing, puzzles, bingo and making people laugh. Her faith and strength that she possessed will help us through these hard times. We will miss her dearly. A mother's love is never forgotten . A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 15 at St. Emile Roman Catholic Church, 556 St. Anne's Rd. Interment to follow at the St. Boniface Cemetery. Urnbearers will be granddaughters: Pamela Nault, Tracey Nicholson, Gisele Clark and Shirley Peters. Donations in Antoinnette's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 6 Donald St., Suite 200, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 15, 2005