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Family: Smith, Gérald H "Gerry" "Smitty" Sr / Lalonde, Marie-Jean (F8173)
m. Abt. 1963
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Male
Smith, Gérald H "Gerry" "Smitty" Sr
Birth 28 Dec 1941 Manitoba, Canada 
Death 27 Aug 2021 Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial 3 Sep 2021 Saint Boniface Cemetery, Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Marriage Abt. 1963 [1, 2] Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [1, 2] Type Spousal Father Smith, Joseph Appleton | F6383 Group Sheet Mother Duguay, Fédora Marie Léonie | F6383 Group Sheet
Female
Lalonde, Marie-Jean
Birth 6 Mar 1943 Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Death 20 May 2008 Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Burial 31 May 2008 Saint Boniface Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Father Lalonde, William Antoine "Bill" | F70 Group Sheet Mother Melnyk, Stella Mildred | F70 Group Sheet
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Sources - [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
It is described as "id-135953".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "MARIE J SMITH (LALONDE), Date of Passing: May 20, 2008; Sadly Marie passed away peacefully on May 20, 2008 with her family at her side. Marie leaves behind her loving husband Gerry, her three, sons Joseph and companion Susan, Gerry Jr (Teena) wit".h granddaughters Rebecca and Meghan and Robert (Nicole). Marie was a stay at home Mom, when her children were old enough she returned to work for the Manitoba Government Dept. of Education. In 1995 Marie was diagnosed with cancer and was diagnosed terminal about six years ago. Marie fought a courageous fight with breast cancer for many years with her Gerry always at her side. One day at a time and God in her heart she always maintained a good attitude with a will to live, love and laugh. Marie was a strong believer and supporter of Al-Anon to live the design for living of the twelve steps. Constantly supporting and encouraging her Gerry for over thirty years, always ready to welcome those who sought our place for refuge or help. Marie loved her leisure travel van treating it all those years as her little cabin on wheels. Above all Marie loved her family, her loving husband Gerry and she dearly cherished her granddaughters. Marie and Gerry were teenage sweethearts married over 44 years, her impish look and her famous smile could not be denied. A wonderful wife, mother and grandmother Marie had patience. She had an immeasurable amount of qualities in which she could send a loving message just by her presence that would light up any room. She always forgave and was always ready to give and help Gerry who has always said that he never saw any defects in her regards. Marie and Gerry had many friends who gave their hearts and support through the past years. A special thank you to Drs. M and R Davey, Dr. Lysack and mgr. Nadia, Dr. Crow as well as the oncology department at Misericordia, Seven Oaks and palliative care staff at St. Boniface and Riverview Health Centre where her last month or so was spent. Along with special friends Charlotte, J Cambell, J.L.Asselstine and to all those who took time to truly love her and support her as she would them. Marie, wife, mom, grandma and friend will always be with us in spirit as we trudge the road to happy destiny. Until we can once again hold and dance, love and laugh she will forever remain in our loving hearts. We will live, love and laugh someday again. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church, 778 Archibald St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9. The Coutu family in care of arrangements: E.J. COUTU CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 680 Archibald St. 253-5086
-- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on May 24, 2008
Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2009/05/24.
The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service,
access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription.
- [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
It is described as "id-300971".
Further: "https://www.ejcoutu.ca/memorials/gerald-smith/4706420/index.php".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "GERALD H. SMITH, BORN: DEC 28, 1941, DATE OF PASSING: AUG 27, 2021; Peacefully on August 27, 2021 at Actionmarguerite, St. Boniface, Gerald (Gerry/Smitty) joined his beloved Marie.".
He was a proud and active member of Alcoholics Anonymous with 45 years of sobriety and was a 4th degree of The Knights of Columbus.
Dad is survived by his three sons, Joseph (companion Susan), Gerry Jr. (Teena), Robert (Nicole), along with his five grandchildren, Rebecca, Meghan, Bryanna, Noah and Elle.
Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, 778 Archibald Street, Winnipeg with a quiet burial at Saint Boniface Cemetery. After the service and burial, the family will host a time of fellowship for family and friends, further details to be announced at the mass. As per Covid-19 guidelines, masks are mandatory indoors at the church with 75 attendees allowed.
Our family would like to extend our sincere thanks for the wonderful care and love provided by the staff at Actionmarguerite, St. Boniface.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, if so desired in Gerald's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Dementia Care and Brain Health.
E.J. Coutu & Co. Funeral Directors in care of arrangements
-- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2021
Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2001/08/31.
The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service,
access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription.
- [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,