Clara Lafreni

Peacefully at the Foyer Valade on Friday July 9, 2004, Mrs. Clara Lafrenière of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the age of 90 years.

She leaves to mourn her passing 7 children:  Norma and husband Michel Masserey of Switzerland, Edgar and wife Denise of Altamont, Jeannine and husband Fred McElhoes of Winnipeg, Jeannette and husband Alex Dadey of Winnipeg, Ron and wife Myrna of Nanton, Alta, Joanne and husband Ron Howarth of Somerset, Denis and wife Debbie of Winnipeg, 28 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Maurice in 1999, her father Jos Beaudry and Mathilda (nee Montag), and by her only brother Leo Beaudry and his wife Antoinette (nee Lafrenière).

Throughout her life, Mom's greatest joy was her family.  Through her hard work and perseverance she taught us the value of life.  Mom always provided for her family by canning, gardening, sewing and baking.

Leaving the farm in the 60's, she started her new life in Somerset.  She worked as a cook at Somerset Food Bar.  She then went to work at the Notre Dame Foyer, again as a cook.  She retired at the age of 65, and continued to work at the Somerset Collegiate in the canteen where she became famous for her butter tarts.

Her hobbies were caring for her beautiful flowers, quilting and knitting.  The highlights of her life were the three trips she took to Switzerland to visit her daughter Norma and family, and to Nanton Alberta to visit Ronald and family.

Prayers will be held at Adam's Funeral Home on Tuesday July 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Notre Dame de La Nativité Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 2 p.m.  Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Foyer Valade, 450 River Road, Winnipeg, MB  R2M 5M4.

A special thanks to staff at Foyer Valade on 3rd floor, for the compassion and love they gave to Mom during her stay.  Also to the Home Care staff and to the Notre Dame Foyer for their care and compassion.

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