Joseph Lachapelle

Joseph Antonio Lachapelle

After a lengthy illness and  surrounded by his family, Joseph Lachapelle passed away at the Notre Dame Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at the age of 78 years.

Joe, son of Antonio and Louise Lachapelle was born March 21, 1930 in Deloraine, Manitoba.  He married Madeleine Philippe on June 19, 1954.  For many years, Joe and Madeleine worked together with his parents on the family farm, which they later purchased in 1968.  Joe also worked part-time for the Rural Municipality of Grey as a grader operator for many years.  In 1992, Joe and Madeleine retired and sold the family farm and moved to St. Claude.  There they fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving into a new home built just for them.  Joe took great pride in the appearance of their home and yard; while spending his leisure time fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends.  He was a caring, loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years Madeleine (née Philippe).  Also left to cherish his memory are his children:  Diane (Réal) Dureault, Laurette (Rhéal) Gauthier, Lilliane (Robert) Rosset and Tony (Michelle) Lachapelle.  He was a devoted grandfather of six grandchildren:  Richard and Marc Gauthier, Michel and Ronald Rosset, Janelle and Braden Lachapelle.  He is survived by his brother André (Noëlla) Lachapelle and sisters Eva Dureault and Germaine Syrenne.  Also left to mourn his passing is lifelong friend Laurent (Fatty) Syrenne.

The family would like to thank all of the homecare workers and nurses at both the St. Claude Health Centre and Notre Dame de Lourdes Hospital.  Also, thanks to Dr. Fickry, Dr. Viens and Dr. Hamilton for your excellent care during his illness.  A very special thanks to nurse Roseline Prejet for all of your compassionate care in Joe’s final hours.

With respect for Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  Funeral Services will be held in the Haywood Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, February 26, 2009.  Recitation of the Rosary and Video Tribute at 1:30 followed by the Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. with Mgr Roger Bazin and Father Célestin Malengu Mubaya officiating. Interment to follow in the Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Claude/Haywood Wellness Centre.

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

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