Bernice Rebillard

Bernice Rebillard

Peacefully, at Riverview Health Centre, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, Bernice Rebillard (nee Pouteau) passed away at age 69 on May 14, 2005.

Bernice was predeceased by husband Richard in 1986, also having suffered the loss of sister Enid in 1972, mother Clara in 1977, father Theophile in 1983, grandson Andrew in 1999 (Glenn's first son), and brother-in-law Gerald in 2004 (Richard's eldest brother).  Left to mourn are many children and grandchildren, including eldest son Richard and his son Derek, second son Darren and his son Brendon, only daughter Cheryl (Rick Jasper) and their sons Blake and Troy, third son Blaine (Sherry) and their daughters Ashley and Kirsten, and youngest son Glenn (Cindy) and their son Gregory and daughter Kaitlyn.

She will be sadly missed by sister Doreen (Allan McKay), brothers Ronald, Raymond, and Wayne (Lori), in-laws Clarice Rebillard, Annette and Robert Chevalier, Rheal and Elaine Rebillard, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Special to her were cousin Shirley Conrad and friend Francine Holland (Derek's mother).

Bernice was a devoted mother whose first priority was always her family.  She loved music and spent many hours playing piano.  She also enjoyed contributing towards special occasions, having worked as a seamstress at both The Wedding Lounge and Labelle's Bridal Boutique.  Special thanks to family and friends who offered love and compassion during her illness, and also to staff at Riverview Health Centre.

Prayers will be held on Tuesday, May 17 ^th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vital Parish, 1629 Pembina at Manahan.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18 ^th at 1:00 p.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church, Swan Lake, Manitoba, with Father Firmin Michiels officiating.  Interment is to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 109-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3E-0V9.

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