EMILE CHABBERT

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EMILE CHABBERT 1919 - 2005 Peacefully, in his sleep, Emile Chabbert, beloved husband of Clemence (nee Lesage), passed away on April 8, 2005 at the Foyer Notre Dame. Dad also leaves to cherish his memory his children, Guy (Jacqueline), Raymond (Monique), Raynald, Marilyne (Denis), Gilles (Marina); his grandchildren, Julie (Eric), Martin (Pascale), Claudia, Carol (Peter), Richard, Daniel, Nadine, Roxanne, Christopher, Derek, Kassandra; his great-grandchildren, Francine, Zacharie, Elisabeth, Jerome, Charlotte, Alexandre; his brother and sisters, Louis (Colombe), Alice (Jean), Laurette; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecile, Pierre, Yolande (Antoine), Donat (Denise); and numerous nieces and nephews. Emile was born, raised and lived all his life in Notre Dame de Lourdes. A quiet, conservative and honest man, he dedicated his life to his family. Always ready to lend a helping hand to a family member or a neighbour, he was respected by all. Grand-pere loved children and he would always take the time to listen, play and tease his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We love you and we will miss you even if you will always be there for us. Thank you to all the Centre de Sante staff and particularly the Foyer staff who took care of him during these last few years. Prayers will be held on Monday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Adam's Funeral Home and funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Foyer Notre Dame, Box 190, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0. Paisiblement dans son sommeil, Emile Chabbert epoux bien-aime de Clemence (nee Lesage), est decede le 8 avril au Foyer Notre-Dame. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil ses enfants, petits-enfants, arriere petits-enfants, frere et soeurs, beaux-freres et belles-soeurs ainsi que de nombreux neveux et nieces. Ayant vecu sur la ferme et au village toute sa vie, il l'a dedie a sa famille. Toujours pret a aider un membre de la famille ou un voisin, il etait respecte de tous. Reserve et conservateur, il aimait bien une bonne discussion parfois avec un ton eleve. Les yeux de Grand-pere se mettait toujours a petiller lorsque qu'il recevait la visite des enfants petits ou grands. Il n'etait jamais trop occupe pour ecouter ou jouer avec ses petits enfants et arriere petits-enfants et les taquiner un peu. Nous t'aimons et tu nous manqueras meme si nous savons que tu seras toujours avec nous. Merci au personnel du Centre de Sante et particulierement au personnel du Foyer qui lui ont donne des soins exceptionnels au cours des dernieres annees. En signe de reconnaissance, des dons au Foyer Notre-Dame seraient apprecies. Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2005