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Picton, Michel

Picton, Michel[1, 2, 3]

Male 1927 - 2023  (96 years)

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  • Name Picton, Michel  [4, 5, 6
    Birth 3 Nov 1927  Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    Death 11 Nov 2023  Notre Dame de Lourdes, RM of Lorne, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    • At the Notre Dame Foyer
    Funeral 16 Nov 2023  Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    • At the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church at 1:00pm with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu officiating
    Burial 16 Nov 2023  Haywood Saint-Denis Roman Catholic Cemetery, Haywood, Portage la Prairie Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    • Per his obituary
    Notes 
    • Obituary photo - Michel Picton (circa 1927) (NO0002939)
      Media / Image (jpg [jpeg]; image [portrait])
      File size: 136245 bytes; Image size (pixels): 400 wide by 515 high
      Described as: Obituary photo for Michel Picton (circa 1927);
      Taken in: Notre Dame de Lourdes, RM of Lorne, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: Abt. 2018;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.

    • Findagrave Cecile Poirier Picton (NO0005968)
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      File size: 63827 bytes; Image size (pixels): 250 wide by 188 high;
      Produced, taken, or possibly captured in: Haywood, Portage la Prairie Census Division, Manitoba, Canada, in or on about: 26 Jan 2011;
      Available for viewing with an active subscription on your host's Ancestry tree.
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    Person ID I402531529191  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

    Father Picton, Michel Joseph,   b. 21 May 1891, Jarrier, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Nov 1949, Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Picton, Anais Leontine,   b. 10 Apr 1904, Jarrier, Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 May 1999, Saint-Claude, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 9 Feb 1927  RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1581  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Poirier, Cécile,   b. 16 Mar 1932, Dollard, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jan 2011, Swan Lake, RM of Lorne, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years) 
    Marriage 16 Jun 1951  Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6, 7
    TYPE Spouse 
    Family ID F959  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Nov 1927 - Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 16 Jun 1951 - Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Nov 2023 - Notre Dame de Lourdes, RM of Lorne, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - 16 Nov 2023 - Haywood, RM of Grey, Manitoba Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 16 Nov 2023 - Haywood Saint-Denis Roman Catholic Cemetery, Haywood, Portage la Prairie Census Division, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), 2023/11/14, PICTON_MICHEL, N/A.
      MICHEL PICTON, DATE OF PASSING: NOV 11, 2023; Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on November 11, 2023, Mr. Michel Picton of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 96 years.
      He leaves to mourn his eight children: Doris Fay, Fern Picton (Kathleen Bell), Jackie (Dennis) Major, Andrea (Robert) Van Damme, Leonie (Ken) Cabernel, Norbert (Lucette), Lorraine Picton (Marcel Hardy), Richard (Lianne) Picton and daughter-in-law Joanne Picton, his 25 grandchildren: Micheline, Rachelle, Normand, Gilbert, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeremy, Andrew, Joanna, Jason, Tracy, Bryson, Curtis, Ashley, James, Michel, Nicholas, Nicole, Dylan, Logan, Taryn, Cody, Kieran and Mason and 35 great-grandchildren.
      He also leaves to mourn his brother Edmond Picton and sisters, Pauline Picton, Louise (Denis) Rosset and Hélène Drobko as well as his in-laws, Hélène Picton, Rita Painchaud and Ida (Dave) Heindricks as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
      Michel was predeceased by his wife Cécile Picton (née Poirier), his son Alain Picton in 2000, his daughter Lucille at infancy, his son-in-law Gerald Fay, his parents, Michel and Anais Picton, his brothers and sisters, Denis, Marie (Albert) Rosset, Robert, Elie, George (Muriel), Louis, and his in-laws, Omer, Rose Aimé, Simone, Omer, Denise and Gérard.
      Dad was born in Haywood on November 3, 1927. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Mom in 1951 and farmed for a few years and then worked on the pipeline as a welder. Michel and Cécile lived in Virden for a time before moving to Haywood and then eventually to Somerset where they lived for the majority of their lives. In Somerset, he helped to move houses with Pantel’s, then BA Oil, and then he worked for the Village of Somerset as the Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant operator, as well as special constable working with the RCMP. He was a jack of all trades, a Knight of Columbus, an Elk and served on many boards in the Somerset Community. Michel was an active member at the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset for many years and will be missed. He enjoyed being with his large family, having nine children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He has left a large memorable legacy.
      Funeral Service will be held in Haywood, Manitoba at the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu. Interment in the Haywood Parish Cemetery to follow.
      The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook, please email your name to office@afh.ca
      Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

      Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.

    2. [S1568935914] Adam's Funeral Home,
      Adam's Funeral Home Online Obituaries (Web)[SD], (Adam's Funeral Home), 2023/11/13, Michel-Picton.
      Michel Picton, November 11, 2023;
      Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on November 11, 2023, Mr. Michel Picton of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 96 years.

      He leaves to mourn his eight children, Doris Fay, Fern Picton (Kathleen Bell), Jackie (Dennis) Major, Andrea (Robert) Van Damme, Leonie (Ken) Cabernel, Norbert Picton (Lucette Labossière), Lorraine Picton (Marcel Hardy) and Richard (Lianne) Picton and daughter-in-law Joanne Picton, his 25 grandchildren: Micheline, Rachelle, Normand, Gilbert, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeremy, Andrew, Joanna, Jason, Tracy, Bryson, Curtis, Ashley, James, Michel, Nicholas, Nicole, Dylan, Logan, Taryn, Cody, Kieran and Mason and 35 great-grandchildren.

      He also leaves to mourn his brother Edmond Picton and sisters Pauline Picton, Louise (Denis) Rosset and Hélène Drobko as well as his in-laws Hélène Picton, Rita Painchaud and Ida (Dave) Heindricks as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Michel was predeceased by his wife Cécile Picton (née Poirier), his son Alain Picton in 2000, his daughter Lucille at infancy, his son-in-law Gerald Fay, his parents Michel and Anaïs Picton, his brothers and sisters, Denis, Marie (Albert) Rosset, Robert, Élie, George (Muriel), Louis, and his in-laws, Omer, Rose Aimé, Simone, Omer, Denise and Gérard.

      Dad was born in Haywood on November 3, 1927. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Mom in 1951 and farmed for a few years and then worked on the pipeline as a welder. Michel and Cécile lived in Virden for a time before moving to Haywood and then eventually to Somerset where they lived for the majority of their lives. In Somerset, he helped to move houses with Pantel’s, then BA Oil, and then he worked for the Village of Somerset as the Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant operator, as well as special constable working with the RCMP. He was a jack of all trades, a Knight of Columbus, an Elk and served on many boards in the Somerset Community. Michel was an active member at the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset for many years and will be missed. He enjoyed being with his large family, having 9 children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. He has left a large memorable legacy.

      Funeral Service will be held in Haywood, Manitoba at the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 1:00pm with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu. Interment in the Haywood Parish Cemetery to follow.

      The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook, please email your name to office@afh.ca

      Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

      Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.

    3. [S1569074774] Various,
      UofM Library Digital Collections (Web)[SD], (Various), 2007, Haywood History, 1907-2007.
      Various passages that recount the stories of various Michel Picton (1927) family members during their time in the area around Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, RM of Lorne, MB, CANADA (The town was previously part of the RM's of Norfolk, North Norfolk and South Norfolk)

    4. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada),

      [2023/11/14],
      PICTON_MICHEL, N/A.

      MICHEL PICTON, DATE OF PASSING: NOV 11, 2023; Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on November 11, 2023, Mr. Michel Picton of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 96 years.
      He leaves to mourn his eight children: Doris Fay, Fern Picton (Kathleen Bell), Jackie (Dennis) Major, Andrea (Robert) Van Damme, Leonie (Ken) Cabernel, Norbert (Lucette), Lorraine Picton (Marcel Hardy), Richard (Lianne) Picton and daughter-in-law Joanne Picton, his 25 grandchildren: Micheline, Rachelle, Normand, Gilbert, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeremy, Andrew, Joanna, Jason, Tracy, Bryson, Curtis, Ashley, James, Michel, Nicholas, Nicole, Dylan, Logan, Taryn, Cody, Kieran and Mason and 35 great-grandchildren.
      He also leaves to mourn his brother Edmond Picton and sisters, Pauline Picton, Louise (Denis) Rosset and Hélène Drobko as well as his in-laws, Hélène Picton, Rita Painchaud and Ida (Dave) Heindricks as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
      Michel was predeceased by his wife Cécile Picton (née Poirier), his son Alain Picton in 2000, his daughter Lucille at infancy, his son-in-law Gerald Fay, his parents, Michel and Anais Picton, his brothers and sisters, Denis, Marie (Albert) Rosset, Robert, Elie, George (Muriel), Louis, and his in-laws, Omer, Rose Aimé, Simone, Omer, Denise and Gérard.
      Dad was born in Haywood on November 3, 1927. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Mom in 1951 and farmed for a few years and then worked on the pipeline as a welder. Michel and Cécile lived in Virden for a time before moving to Haywood and then eventually to Somerset where they lived for the majority of their lives. In Somerset, he helped to move houses with Pantel’s, then BA Oil, and then he worked for the Village of Somerset as the Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant operator, as well as special constable working with the RCMP. He was a jack of all trades, a Knight of Columbus, an Elk and served on many boards in the Somerset Community. Michel was an active member at the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset for many years and will be missed. He enjoyed being with his large family, having nine children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He has left a large memorable legacy.
      Funeral Service will be held in Haywood, Manitoba at the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu. Interment in the Haywood Parish Cemetery to follow.
      The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook, please email your name to office@afh.ca
      Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

      Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.


      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.

    5. [S1568935914] Adam's Funeral Home,
      Adam's Funeral Home Online Obituaries (Web)[SD], (Adam's Funeral Home),

      [2023/11/13],
      Michel-Picton.

      Michel Picton, November 11, 2023;

      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.
      Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on November 11, 2023, Mr. Michel Picton of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 96 years.

      He leaves to mourn his eight children, Doris Fay, Fern Picton (Kathleen Bell), Jackie (Dennis) Major, Andrea (Robert) Van Damme, Leonie (Ken) Cabernel, Norbert Picton (Lucette Labossière), Lorraine Picton (Marcel Hardy) and Richard (Lianne) Picton and daughter-in-law Joanne Picton, his 25 grandchildren: Micheline, Rachelle, Normand, Gilbert, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeremy, Andrew, Joanna, Jason, Tracy, Bryson, Curtis, Ashley, James, Michel, Nicholas, Nicole, Dylan, Logan, Taryn, Cody, Kieran and Mason and 35 great-grandchildren.

      He also leaves to mourn his brother Edmond Picton and sisters Pauline Picton, Louise (Denis) Rosset and Hélène Drobko as well as his in-laws Hélène Picton, Rita Painchaud and Ida (Dave) Heindricks as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

      Michel was predeceased by his wife Cécile Picton (née Poirier), his son Alain Picton in 2000, his daughter Lucille at infancy, his son-in-law Gerald Fay, his parents Michel and Anaïs Picton, his brothers and sisters, Denis, Marie (Albert) Rosset, Robert, Élie, George (Muriel), Louis, and his in-laws, Omer, Rose Aimé, Simone, Omer, Denise and Gérard.

      Dad was born in Haywood on November 3, 1927. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Mom in 1951 and farmed for a few years and then worked on the pipeline as a welder. Michel and Cécile lived in Virden for a time before moving to Haywood and then eventually to Somerset where they lived for the majority of their lives. In Somerset, he helped to move houses with Pantel’s, then BA Oil, and then he worked for the Village of Somerset as the Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant operator, as well as special constable working with the RCMP. He was a jack of all trades, a Knight of Columbus, an Elk and served on many boards in the Somerset Community. Michel was an active member at the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset for many years and will be missed. He enjoyed being with his large family, having 9 children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. He has left a large memorable legacy.

      Funeral Service will be held in Haywood, Manitoba at the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 1:00pm with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu. Interment in the Haywood Parish Cemetery to follow.

      The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook, please email your name to office@afh.ca

      Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

      Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.

    6. [S1569074774] Various,
      UofM Library Digital Collections (Web)[SD], (Various),

      [2007],
      Haywood History, 1907-2007.

      Various passages that recount the stories of various Michel Picton (1927) family members during their time in the area around Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, RM of Lorne, MB, CANADA (The town was previously part of the RM's of Norfolk, North Norfolk and South Norfolk)

      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.

    7. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), 2023/11/14, PICTON_MICHEL, N/A.
      MICHEL PICTON, DATE OF PASSING: NOV 11, 2023; Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on November 11, 2023, Mr. Michel Picton of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 96 years.
      He leaves to mourn his eight children: Doris Fay, Fern Picton (Kathleen Bell), Jackie (Dennis) Major, Andrea (Robert) Van Damme, Leonie (Ken) Cabernel, Norbert (Lucette), Lorraine Picton (Marcel Hardy), Richard (Lianne) Picton and daughter-in-law Joanne Picton, his 25 grandchildren: Micheline, Rachelle, Normand, Gilbert, Gabriel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Jeremy, Andrew, Joanna, Jason, Tracy, Bryson, Curtis, Ashley, James, Michel, Nicholas, Nicole, Dylan, Logan, Taryn, Cody, Kieran and Mason and 35 great-grandchildren.
      He also leaves to mourn his brother Edmond Picton and sisters, Pauline Picton, Louise (Denis) Rosset and Hélène Drobko as well as his in-laws, Hélène Picton, Rita Painchaud and Ida (Dave) Heindricks as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
      Michel was predeceased by his wife Cécile Picton (née Poirier), his son Alain Picton in 2000, his daughter Lucille at infancy, his son-in-law Gerald Fay, his parents, Michel and Anais Picton, his brothers and sisters, Denis, Marie (Albert) Rosset, Robert, Elie, George (Muriel), Louis, and his in-laws, Omer, Rose Aimé, Simone, Omer, Denise and Gérard.
      Dad was born in Haywood on November 3, 1927. He was the oldest of 13 children. He married Mom in 1951 and farmed for a few years and then worked on the pipeline as a welder. Michel and Cécile lived in Virden for a time before moving to Haywood and then eventually to Somerset where they lived for the majority of their lives. In Somerset, he helped to move houses with Pantel’s, then BA Oil, and then he worked for the Village of Somerset as the Superintendent, Water Treatment Plant operator, as well as special constable working with the RCMP. He was a jack of all trades, a Knight of Columbus, an Elk and served on many boards in the Somerset Community. Michel was an active member at the Notre Dame de la Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset for many years and will be missed. He enjoyed being with his large family, having nine children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He has left a large memorable legacy.
      Funeral Service will be held in Haywood, Manitoba at the St. Denis Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Marcel Carrière and Father Peter Le Van Ngu. Interment in the Haywood Parish Cemetery to follow.
      The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook, please email your name to office@afh.ca
      Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

      Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.

      The original source material and possibly more information

      can be reviewed here


      on a free public service.