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DORIS CHAMPAGNE (ZIMMERMANN)

Born: Oct 04, 1951

Date of Passing: Jan 22, 2005

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DORIS CHAMPAGNE (ZIMMERMANN) It is with great sorrow, heavy hearts that we the family of Doris announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister and aunt on January 22, 2005 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Doris was born October 4, 1951 in Altona General Hospital, Manitoba. She is the seventh daughter of Annie and Albert Champagne. She was raised and educated in St. Jean Baptiste, MB, graduated grade 12 in 1970. She graduated as an administrative secretary from College St. Boniface in 1983. Doris was predeceased by her parents, Albert Champagne October 5, 1960, Annie (Siemens), November 25, 1993, youngest sister Denise Toews, February 10, 1975, nephew Barry Fillion Jan 26 1970. She will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her beloved husband Joachim Zimmermann; her son Michael Rajotte and his wife Hilary; her six sisters, Alma Fillion of Morris, Jeannette (Jean-Guy) Dupuis of St. Jean Baptiste, Agnes Champagne of Winnipeg, Noella (Raymond) Delorme of St. Joseph, Anna (Marcel) Dupuis of Ile des Chenes, Lucille (Berhard) Giesbrecht of Altona; also parents-in-law, Hugo and Inge Zimmermann; brother in law Klaus (Suzanne) Zimmermann; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews of Sault Ste. Marie. Doris never gave up. She was strong-willed and courageous. Her strong faith helped her overcome many challenges in her life. Doris was always happiest when she was helping someone and was always ready to help anyone at a moments notice. Doris took great pride and joy in all her extended family, camping, walks, singing in church, sharing a good joke, family gatherings. Her dreams were fulfilled with a trip to Sainte Anne de Beaupre, QC in our camper with her special and best friend her husband Joachim (Kim). Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial Will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m.,on Wednesday, January 26, St. Timothy's Parish, 135 John Forsyth Rd. Interment will follow at St. Vital Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to all the staff on floors 4B, 5B, at St. Boniface Hospital, Fr. Gerry Ward, Fr. Ray Baudry, for all their visits and prayers, fire and ambulance attendants for their initial care. Thanks to all our friends, neighbours and relatives for all the prayers, phone calls, baking, flowers, cards, pictures and visits. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Doris to the CancerCare or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550 DORIS CHAMPAGNE (ZIMMERMANN) C'est avec beaucoup de peine et avec le coeur lourd que nous, la famille de Doris Champagne, annoncons le deces de notre chere epouse, mere, soeur et tante le 22 janvier 2005 a l'hopital St-Boniface. Doris est nee le 4 octobre 1951 a Altona, Manitoba. Elle etait la septieme fille d'Annie et d'Albert Champagne. Elle fut elevee et instruite a St-Jean-Baptiste, Manitoba et y completa sa douzieme annee en 1970. Elle a obtenu son diplome de secretaire administrative du College de St-Boniface en 1983. Doris fut precedee dans la vie eternelle par ses parents Albert Champagne, le 5 octobre 1960, Annie (Siemens), le 25 novembre 1993, sa soeur Denise Toews, le 19 fevrier 1975, et son neveu Barry Fillion, le 26 janvier 1970. Se souviendront d'elle avec amour, tendresse et affection son epoux bien-aime Joachim Zimmermann, son fils Michael Rajotte et son epouse Hilary, ses six soeurs, Alma Fillion de Morris, Jeannette (Jean-Guy) Dupuis de St-Jean-Baptiste, Agnes Champagne de Winnipeg, Noella (Raymond) Delorme de St-Joseph, Anna (Marcel) Dupuis d'Ile-des-Chenes, Lucille (Bernard) Giesbrecht d'Altona, ses beaux-parents Hugo et Inge Zimmermann, son beau-frere Klaus (Suzanne) Zimmermann, et plusieurs nieces, neveux, petites-nieces et petits-neveux. Doris n'a jamais abandonne. Elle etait determinee et courageuse. Sa grande foi lui a permis de relever plusieurs defis au cours de sa vie. Doris etait heureuse lorsqu'elle aidait quelqu'un et elle etait toujours prete a rendre service. Doris etait fiere de tous les membres de sa grande famille. Elle aimait beaucoup faire du camping, marcher, chanter a l'eglise, se rencontrer en famille et raconter ou entendre une bonne farce. Un de ses plus beaux reves fut realise l'ete dernier lorsqu'elle s'est rendue a Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre en roulotte avec son meilleur ami, c'est-a-dire son epoux Joachim (Kim). La messe de la Resurrection aura lieu le mercredi 26 janvier, a 13 heures, en l'eglise St.Timothy's au 135, chemin John Forsyth. L'enterrement des cendres suivra au cimetiere St-Vital. La famille tient a remercier le personnel des sections 4B et 5B de l'hopital St-Boniface, l'abbe Gerry Ward et l'abbe Ray Beaudry pour leurs prieres et leurs visites, ainsi que le personnel ambulancier pour tous ses soins. Nous voulons egalement exprimer notre profonde reconnaissance a nos parents, nos amis et nos voisins pour leurs prieres, les appels telephoniques, la nourriture, les fleurs, les cartes, les photos et les visites. Au lieu de fleurs, vous pouvez faire des dons au nom de Doris a Cancercare ou a la Fondation des maladies du coeur du Manitoba. La direction des funerailles de Doris Champagne a ete confiee au salon mortuaire Glen Lawn, au 455, boulevard Lagimodiere, 982-7550.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 24, 2005

Condolences & Memories (1 entries)

  • So sorry to hear of Doris's passing. She was an example to me that faith is all important. I worked with her at the school division only for a short time, but her strength was amazing, and inspirational. I will remember her fighting spirit, and cherish her memory. - Posted by: Terri Sinnett (Co-Worker) on: Jan 25, 2005

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