BLANDINE SWEENEY (BELLAVANCE)

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BLANDINE SWEENEY (nee BELLAVANCE) Peacefully on February 6, 2005 our loving mother passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 98. Mom, the youngest of ten, was born in Delmas, SK. She married dad in 1927. Along with raising their family of four, they established their first business in Highgate, SK. In the late 1940's they moved to La Salle, MB and later to St. Pierre-Jolys. In 1966 they retired to St. Boniface. Soon afterward, in order to be closer to their grandchildren in Montreal and New York, they decided to live down East. Upon dad's death she returned to Winnipeg. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Edwin in 1990. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Pauline Folliet (Louis, deceased), Gilberte, Janet Swartvagher (Claude, deceased) and Owen (Tamara); nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and Liam, her great great-grandson. She will also be missed by the numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Leslie Tsai her great-niece, who was as close as a granddaughter, for the love she shared with Mom. Our sincere thanks to Dr. P. G. Mehta who provided her with the long-term support that ensured her independence. Special thanks to the staff at CancerCare Manitoba and, especially in Emergency and staff at 6A South in St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion last week. In keeping with Blandine's wishes, cremation has already taken place. Funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10 at Christ the King Church, 847 St. Mary's Rd. Interment will be held in Delmas, SK at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mom's memory to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, or to a charity of one's choice. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.obituariestoday.com.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 09, 2005