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- [S1568935914] Adam's Funeral Home,
Adam's Funeral Home Online Obituaries (Web)[SD], (Adam's Funeral Home).
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It is described as "Georgette-Durand".
Further: "To view the service details and leave condolences, please visit www.afh.ca".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "Georgette Durand (née Deurbrouck), May 31, 2023; Mrs. Georgette Durand of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB passed away peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at the age of 81 years.".
She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband Gabriel Durand; 5 children, Claude (Wendy) Durand, Angéla Durand, Michel (Louise) Durand, Laurent (Patricia) Durand and Marc (Joanne) Durand; 11 grandchildren, Matt, Regan, Melissa (James), Marina (Russell), Eliette, Marie, Daniel, Claire, Jocelyne, Brett and Emma; two great-granddaughters, Sophie and Sara. She also leaves to mourn her sister Anita Bibault (Rudy Robitaille); her in-laws, Val Durand, Lucienne Philippe and Suzanne Durand; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest Deurbrouck and Augustine (née Julien); her parents-in-law, Auguste Durand and Irène (née Fouasse); her in-laws, Albert Durand, Emile Philippe, Maurice Durand, Raymond† (Thérèse†) Durand, and Clémence (Jean) Mao.
Georgette was born on January 1st, 1942 in Notre Dame de Lourdes. She was raised on a farm in Rathwell, the oldest of two girls. On September 23, 1961 she married Gabriel in Notre Dame de Lourdes. It is on the Durand family farm that she and Gabriel raised their 5 children.
She had many hobbies and passions. She loved her big garden and flowers. Hummingbirds were one of her favorites and she would go to great lengths to protect them. She was a terrific artist, especially painting. She loved to dance with Gabriel and they would attend many square and old time dances in the area. She loved genealogy and wrote the Deurbrouck family history book. She was always available to help out in the community and was a member of the Church Decor Committee for over 20 years.
Family was most important to Georgette. She took on a variety of jobs to help keep everyone and everything organized for her children and Gabriel. Some of these extra jobs included being the manager of many hockey teams and being the ultimate Hockey Mom. She was a huge help on the farm as the “Seed Boss”.
Georgette’s generous spirit reached beyond her immediate family as well. She was always ready to feed a houseful, no matter what time anyone dropped in. One of the most notable celebrations was always News Year's day, Georgette’s birthday. The family home was always packed to celebrate her birthday, a tradition that continues to this very day.
Funeral Service will be held at the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Memorial Service beginning at 1:30, Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. followed by cremation and burial at the Notre Dame Parish Cemetery at a later date.
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 can be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the Notre Dame Foyer Health Foundation
Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.
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- [S1568935914] Adam's Funeral Home,
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It is described as "Gabriel-Durand".
It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "GABRIEL MARCEL ANTOINE DURAND, MARCH 12, 1935 – FEBRUARY 24, 2024 (age 88); Gabriel Durand passed peacefully at the Notre Dame Health Centre on February 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at 88 years of age.".
Gabriel is survived by five children, Claude (Wendy), Angéla, Michel (Louise), Laurent (Patti) and Marc (Joanne); 11 grandchildren, Matt, Regan, Melissa (James), Marina (Russell), Eliette, Marie, Daniel, Claire, Jocelyne, Brett (Melissa) and Emma; 2 great-grandchildren, Sophie and Sara; older sister Lucienne Philippe; in-laws Val Durand, Suzanne Durand and Rudy Robitaille; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Georgette (née Deurbrouck); parents, Auguste and Irène (née Fouasse); siblings, Albert, Maurice and Raymond Durand and Clémence Mao; parents-in-law, Ernest & Augustine (née Julien) Deurbrouck; in-laws, Jean Mao, Emile Philippe, Thérèse Durand and Anita Bibault.
Gabriel was born in Notre Dame de Lourdes on March 12, 1935. He was an innovative and entrepreneurial person with a strong work ethic all of his life. When not at school, there was plenty of work to do on the family farm and Gabriel, along with his 5 older siblings, was always helping out.
He acquired ownership of his parents’ farm, the NW 26-6-8 W1, in 1955. Thus began his farming career. While working the land, he also worked for various contractors, largely running heavy equipment which he was very adept at. But the call of farming was strong so he left contract work and enrolled in the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba earning his Agriculture Diploma in 1959. He was now ready to farm full time.
It was during his first years of farming that Gabriel was smitten by a lovely lady from Rathwell, Georgette Deurbrouck. Married in 1961, they became a formidable couple and farming team. They were very innovative farmers and never shied away from adopting new practices and technologies. Gabriel became a seed grower in 1957 and was still a listed pedigreed seed grower in the summer of 2023. In 1965 they embarked in one of their most ambitious projects. They purchased a grain elevator from Federal Grain in Stephenfield and had it moved to the farmyard where they converted it into a seed cleaning plant. This facility is still in operation today. They were also the first farmers in the area to grow rapeseed, the precursor to canola. Gabriel was recognized by several organizations for his contributions to agriculture including the University of Manitoba and the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association.
Not all of Gabriel’s time was spent working. He and Georgette loved to dance. Although the summer months were busy on the farm, he would make time to spend family Sundays at the lake with the boat. He patiently spent hours pulling water skiers of all ages and abilities around the lake all afternoon long and sometimes even into the evening. Travelling was another passion of his with trips to France, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, a Caribbean Cruise and many other US destinations. Gabriel was most certainly born with a deck of cards in his hands. Playing cards with family and friends was a pastime he enjoyed until his final days.
Gabriel was a tireless volunteer in the community of Notre Dame and surrounding area. He served many organizations, and often in key leadership roles. His strong diplomatic and organizational skills gained him the respect and friendship of so many people in his community.
Above all else, Gabriel loved his family. He was a cherished son, brother, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and uncle. The farm was often the gathering place for family reunions or simply a fun place to spend the weekend. There was always a warm welcome at uncle Gaby’s and auntie Georgette’s. Upon his passing, he was appropriately described by one of his nieces as ‘the glue of the family’.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Centre de Santé Notre Dame Health Centre or the Notre Dame Parish.
Prayers will held at Adam’s Funeral Home on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held at the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Memorial Service beginning at 1:30, Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. with Father Francis officiating.
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
Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 204-248-2201. To view the service details and leave condolences, please visit www.afh.ca
-- As published (with adjustments and light edits) on the Adam's Funeral Home web service on or about February 25, 2024 (with video tributes)
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