IRENE ARSENAULT (LAURENCE)

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IRENE ARSENAULT (nee LAURENCE) Peacefully on June 9, 2005 at Victoria General Hospital Irene Arsenault passed away. Irene is survived by her husband Emery; her mother Beatrice; and her children, Elaine (Wally), Donald (Dolly), Robert, Merna (Ron), Valerie (Leonard), Janice, Randy (Michelle), Lorna (Dan) and Lorraine (Robbie). Grandchildren, Shannon, Lisa, Carla, Yvonne, Michael, Stephanie, Rachael, Kayla, Josh and Darnell; and five great-grandchildren. Irene also leaves behind sisters, Esther, Lena and Mildred (Gerry); brothers, Allan (Helen) and Kelly (Linda), and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Irene was predeceased by her father Euclid and sister Violet. Irene was born in St. Laurent, MB on July 13, 1931. Irene and Bill were married for 28 years and resided in Winnipeg. Together they enjoyed many years of dancing to fiddle music, traveling and many endless drives to Birds Hill Park watching the deer. Irene loved gardening, cooking and crocheted many blankets for her family. Irene had a wonderful sense of humour and a feisty personality. Irene's gentle ways and kind heart will be sadly missed. Each day her beautiful smile will be cherished in our hearts forever. Special thanks to the 3rd floor staff at Victoria General Hospital. Memorial service will take place on June 14 3:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue. Flowers are graciously declined and a donation may be made in Irene's memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Forever in our hearts. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 12, 2005