BIBIANE HUTLET (GIRARDIN)

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BIBIANE HUTLET (nee GIRARDIN) It is with great love and wonderful memories that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bibiane Hutlet. Mum passed away with her family at her side, at the Villa Youville in Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes, at the age of 91, on Friday, August 19, 2005. Left to cherish her memory are her six children, Guy (Jeanne), Gisele Smith (Emile), Claudette Rainville (Emmanuel), Marielle Jobb, Marcella Hebert (Claude), Marc (Marilyn). She will also be fondly remembered by her 15 grandchildren, Michelle, Serge, Denis, Gilbert, Nicole, Rene, Monique, Richard, Danielle, Tiffaney, Melissa, Brigitte, Renae, Karis and Falon, as well as her 11 great-grandchildren, Codey, Austin, Ryleigh, Paige, Pierce, Noah, Avery, Kaelee, Jacob, Natalie, Danic. Mum was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Adrien, in December, 1994; her son-in-law, Richard Jobb in January, 2005; as well as her parents, Albert and Arthemise (Lapointe) Girardin; and her five brothers, Fortunat, Georges, Emile, Arsene and Gabriel. Bibiane was born in LaSalle, MB on June 7, 1914. She married Adrien on October 20, 1937 and together they raised their family, first in St. Alphonse, and then in Giroux, where they moved in 1954. Mum seemed to have an endless supply of energy and creativity. Her vegetable garden and flowers were spectacular. She took great pride in her sewing, knitting, quilting and would toil at it until it was perfect. We will always treasure the beautiful keepsakes she made for us. Mum joined the workforce when she was 51. She was first employed at the Ste. Anne Hospital, and then at the Villa Youville, from where she retired at the age of 64. She often said those were the best years of her life. Mum loved to visit and never turned down an opportunity for an outing. She was an excellent cook and she often invited friends and family to share a meal. There was always room for one more at her table. Christmas was the best, we often reminisce about the reveillons on the farm in St. Raymond and her delicious Pate de Noel. The family offers a very heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Villa Youville who so lovingly cared for our mother. Prayers will be said on Monday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church, Sainte-Anne-des-Chenes, MB followed by the funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Rene Chartier presiding. Interment to follow in the Ste. Anne Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted. If so desired, donations can be made to Villa Youville. Mum was a very special lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. BECAUSE I HAVE LOVED LIFE, I HAVE NO SORROW TO DIE. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949; toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.desjardins-funeral.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 21, 2005