Joseph Wanlin
d. January 5, 2003
Joseph Wanlin
Peacefully at the Notre Dame Hospital on Sunday January 5, 2003, Mr. Joseph Wanlin of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba passed away at the age of 90 years.
Joseph leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 58 years and 3 months, Therese, five children: Yvonne (George Crampton), Gerald, Denis (Wendy Haegeman), Lorraine (Hubert Vuignier), Hubert (Jillian Hughes), twelve grandchildren: Joanne (Robert Werbowesky), Joey (Debbie Henry), Nancy (James Hunter), Kenny, Gary, Corey, Tiffany, Lacey, Bryce, Bryn, Jade, Ashley, and three great-grandchildren: Riley, Kian and Serena.
He is survived and remembered by two brothers Auguste and Louis Wanlin, three brothers-in-law, Auguste and Louis Fifi, Gerry Mauws, and one sister-in-law, Annette Fifi and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Herman (1953) and Maria Poiroux (1927), three brothers Pierre, Alphonse, Jean and two sisters: Marie Fifi and Helene Sauteur also many brothers and sisters-in-law.
Joseph was born January 10, 1912 in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, third child of Herman Wanlin and Maria Poiroux. He married Therese Fifi on October 26, 1943 in Bruxelles and after a brief winter in Winnipeg, they returned to the home farm to raise their family of five children. He farmed all of his working life in the Notre Dame vicinity, first with his two brothers Pierre and Auguste, before settling on his fathers' homestead at S.W. 13-7-9. He retired to town in 1976 where he kept busy working in his large garden. Early in his retirement he enjoyed a trip to visit the Poiroux relatives in Alabama, his son in Toronto and the Black Hills. He was community-minded and spent many hours planning and helping to construct the Notre Dame Club d'Age d'Or. He also held various positions and served on many committees as part of the Club executive. He enjoyed many hours of card playing and shuffleboard. For a man of little education, he was an avid reader and spent many hours reading. He maintained an accuate memory well into his 90's and was often called upon throughout his life to remember various dates and events.
Rest in Peace
With respect for Joseph's wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Thursday January 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. with Father Marcel Damphousse officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Notre Dame Hospital or to the Club d'Age d'Or in Notre Dame.
Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.