Alice M. Menard

Peacefully, with family by her side, at the St. Claude Pavilion on Monday July 28, 2003, Mrs. Alice Menard of Fannystelle, Manitoba passed away at the age of 87 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Amedée and Albertine, four brothers:  Armand, Oscar, Henri and Benoit, two sisters:  Ena and Cecile, her husband Louis in 1981, and by one daughter Diane in 1946.

She leaves to mourn her passing five children:  Irene Gendre (Leonard), André (Dianne), Rita Lavoie (Georges), Odette Chapellaz (Robert), and Louise Kelly;  18 grandchildren:  Michel (Arlene), Colette (Paul), Paulette (Bruce), Lorraine, Anita (Kevin), Monique, Janine, Donald, Robert (Megan), Diane (Brad), Richard (Kathy), Martin (Barb), Claude (Sandy), Norman (Christine), Marc (Allison), Lynne (Craig), Angela, and Sean and 24 great-grandchildren.  She also leaves to mourn one sister Yvonne Senecal and one brother Ubald Morissette.

Mom loved knitting, sewing, gardening and she was well known for the love and skill she put into her baking and cooking.  The kindness and generosity she showed everyday of her life will be remembered by all.

Special thanks to the staff of the St. Claude Pavilion and the St. Claude Palliative Care for the kindness and support given to Mom and the family.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Fannystelle, Manitoba on Friday August 1, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. preceded by Recitation of the Rosary at 10 a.m. with Father Armand LeGal officiating.  Cremation to follow, with a private family interment to be held at a later time.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Church in Fannystelle, Manitoba.

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