Marie Pantel

Marie Pantel

Marie Josephe Pantel passed away peacefully in Notre Dame de Lourdes Foyer at the age of 98.

Marie will be lovingly remembered by her daughters Lillian (Joe), Evelyn and Arlette (Peter); son-in-law Alain Durand; twelve grandchildren, Gary, Glen, Dianne, Lynette, Cindy, Neil, Grant, Cheri, Bonnie, Jocelyne, Annette, Karen; thirteen great grand-children; her sister-in-laws, Imelda Pantel, Alice Ralph, Rita Pantel and Cecile Phinney; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marie is predeceased by her loving husband Leon, daughter Helen and grandson Harry.

Marie was born in Brittany, France, November 6, 1905 and immigrated to Canada in 1906 with her loving parents Yves and Yvonne LeGourrierec (nee Guyomvarch). Marie married Leon Pantel in 1927 and they farmed in Notre Dame and later in Cypress River until their retirement. Marie was a hard working farm wife dedicated to her hearth and home.  She will be remembered for her quiet grace, her ease of presence and her genteel and accepting manner.

A very special and heartfelt thanks to all the health care professionals at the Notre Dame Foyer who assisted in Marie's care.

Evening Prayer Service for family and friends will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Thursday January 29, 2004 at 7 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Friday January 30, 2004 at 11 a.m..  Father Alphonse Bongo officiating.  Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Marie's name to the Notre Dame Foyer, Notre Dame de Lourdes, R0G 1M0.

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