Auguste Comte

Auguste Jean-Marie Joseph Comte

Peacefully with his family at his side, Auguste passed away on Sunday April 13, 2003 at the age of 94.  He was born on December 1, 1908 in a log house on his grandfather's homestead in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB.

Auguste leaves to mourn his beloved wife of 50 years Suzanne (Gaultier), and his children:  Denis (Claire), Maurice, Norbert (Lynn), Lea (Denis Badiou), and Pierre; his grandchildren:  Natalie, Patrick, Kevin Comte; Joanne, Melisa, Stephan Comte; Julie, Janelle, Nicole, Eric Badiou; his brothers and sisters:  Elise Comte, Louis Comte, Albert (Celine) Comte, Solange Gaultier, and Raymond Comte; in laws:  Cecile Comte, Marie Comte, Agnes Comte, Yvonne Gaultier, Benoit and Lilianne Gaultier; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Auguste was predeceased by his first wife Celine (Pantel), infant son Henri, his parents Jean and Virginie Comte, and by his brothers Paul, Joseph, Michel, and Leon.

Auguste will always be remembered by the joy in his smile and the sparkle of youth in his eyes.  He loved the company of family and friends.  He carried a wealth of knowledge, remembering names, dates, and events in which he took great pride in sharing.  Auguste had a deep affinity of the land.  He loved to watch the crops grow and to gather the fruits of his garden.  He was a strong community person having served countless years for the Caisse Populaire and Consumer Coop.  Auguste had a strong faith, honest and simple values.  Auguste loved to talk, to laugh, to play cards, to read, to follow sports and current events.  He took great interest and pride in the lives of his children and grandchildren.  Aurevoir Papa… in our hearts, you will always be driving down the lane, your loving arms will always hold us, your helping hands will always carry us.

Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Tuesday April 15th at 8 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday April 16th at 11:00 am preceded by viewing and prayers at 10:30 a.m. with Father Marcel Damphousse officiating  Interment to follow at the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Industries, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB  R0G 1M0 or to CNIB, 1080 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB  R3G 3M3.

Adam's Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of  arrangements.