Marie-Paule De Ruyck

Marie-Paule De Ruyck

(née Boulet)

Peacefully at the Notre Dame Foyer on Thursday, April 27, 2023, Mrs. Marie-Paule De Ruyck passed away at the age of 79 years.

She leaves to mourn her beloved husband Gerry of 60 years; her children, Dan (Fran) De Ruyck and Jackie (Roger) Monchalin; her grandchildren, Eric, Wayne, Holly (Marcel), Lisa (Eric) and Katie (Joey); her great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Autumn, Sam, Luc and Scarlet. She also leaves to mourn her siblings and in-laws, Clement Boulet, Blanche Boulet, Martial (Jeanne) Boulet, Simon Klaver, Sr. Eliane Boulet, Estelle Boulet, Fernand (Lucette) Boulet, Edward Guyon, Anita Holm, Marlene De Ruyck and Nicci De Ruyck, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is predeceased by her parents Antoine and Anna Boulet; her parents-in-law Raymond and Clara De Ruyck; her siblings and in-laws, Laurent Boulet, Laurette (Etienne) Hacault, Germain Boulet, Leonard (Cecile) Boulet, Jeannette (Emilien) Fraser, Luce Klaver, Stella Guyon, Doreen De Ruyck, Albert De Ruyck and Frank De Ruyck.

Marie-Paule was born on September 8, 1943 in Dunrea, Manitoba to Antoine and Anna Boulet, she was one of thirteen children. She was raised with strong roots and was taught to appreciate the simple things in life, such as her family, friends, neighbours and nature. As she grew older, many of life's greatest values were instilled in her; her catholic faith, respect and kindness. These values that she passed onto her own children. She married Gerry De Ruyck in 1962 and they shared 60 years of marriage working side by side on the family farm, raising their children and sharing  many good times. Her sense of humour always caused a good laugh. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and her home was always open with homecooked meals and fresh baking. She was a active member of her community and she will be dearly missed by many.

Prayers will be held at Adam’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Swan Lake, Manitoba. Memorial Service beginning at 1:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 2 p.m. Interment in the Parish Cemetery.

The service will be available to view via Live Streaming. If you would like your name to appear in the guestbook please email your name to office@afh.ca

Memorial Donations can be made to the Centre de Santé Notre-Dame, Foyer or Activities (re: flower beds), Box 190 Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, R0G 1M0

"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.”

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba in care of arrangements.  Phone 204-248-2201.  To view the service details and leave condolences, please visit www.afh.ca