Antoine Geirnaert

Antoine Geirnaert

Peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 6, 2007, Mr. Tony Geirnaert of St. Leon, Manitoba passed away at the age of 62 years.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 38 years, Doreen (nee VanDeKerckhove); and four children:  Lianne (Dan) Talbot, Daniel (Rachel), Nadine (Daniel) Maheu and Marc Geirnaert; six grandchildren:  Nathalie, Matthew, Michelle, Erica, Ryan and Eric.  He also leaves to mourn one brother Mervin (Yvonne) Geirnaert; one sister Denise LeNeal; one sister-in-law Cecile Geirnaert.  Also Doreen’s family: her father Ceasar VanDeKerckhove; two sisters:  Geraldine (Lynn) Campbell and Lorraine (Rene) Roels; two brothers:  Garry (Irene) and Larry VanDeKerckhove; and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his father Urselin Geirnaert and mother Dora (née Desrochers); one brother Lucien; one brother-in-law Armand LeNeal; and by his mother-in-law Imelda VanDeKerckhove (née Timmerman).

Tony was a carpenter for 36 years at the St. Leon Co-op. He enjoyed gardening, appreciated nature and visiting the family farm on weekends.  Other activities he enjoyed were playing bien, Belgian bowling , fishing and hunting.  Above all else, Tony enjoyed spending time with his family and spoiling the grandchildren.  The family will miss his kindness and sense of humour.

Funeral Services will be held in the St. Leon Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 11, 2007.  Gospel Music at 1 p.m., Prayers at 1:30, Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. with Father Gabriel Levesque officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St, Winnipeg, MB  R3L 0K6.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.

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