Raymond Labossiere

Raymond Marc Labossière

Raymond Labossière of Somerset, Manitoba passed away at the Lorne Memorial Hospital in Swan Lake, Manitoba on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the age of 79 years.

He leaves to mourn his wife Yvonne (née Beaudette); three daughters, Brigitte (Chris) Sierens, Rachel Labossière and Guylaine Labossière (David Bonnee); seven grandchildren, Scott (Liane), Todd (Lauren), Brittany (Justin), Joshua, Justin, Zoeline and Zachary; four great-grandchildren, Tyson, Tessa, Sarah and Cole. He also leaves one brother Guy (Olive); four sisters, Huguette (Gérald Vigier), Pierrette (Willis Kleebaum), Suzanne Brétécher and Yolande Labossière; three sisters-in-law Fleurette, Eva and Annette.

As well, he will be missed by the Beaudette family and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Antoine and Fleur-Ange (née Dion); five brothers, Gaëtan, Père Gérald o.m.i., Paul, Richard and Alain; one brother-in-law Noël Brétécher and by one sister-in-law Bella Labossière.

Raymond was a teacher and principal at Somerset Collegiate Institute for many years and had often taught to more than one generation of the same family. He was proud of his French heritage and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus who volunteered many hours to his community, especially for hockey and baseball tournaments. He was always willing to give of his time and effort without expecting anything in return.　 He was a humble　man of few words who, beneath his serious cover, loved a good prank. Many will also remember his quick wit and dry sense of humour. 　Raymond loved watching the antics of children and, when in his presence, you could feel his genuine interest in you. Raymond also loved gardening and quiet times, was an avid reader and rarely missed a Montreal Canadians game on television.

Funeral services will be held in the Notre Dame de la Nativité Roman Catholic Church in Somerset, Manitoba on Friday, April 8, 2016. Rosary at 1:30 pm followed by Funeral Mass at 2 pm with Father Armand Le Gal officiating. A private family interment will take place after the lunch at the Somerset Parish Cemetery.

The family of Raymond Labossiere would like to extend our gratitude for the acts of kindness following Raymond's passing.　 Thank you to Alvin and Maria and staff from Adam’s Funeral Home for assisting us in planning the funeral.　Thank you to Father Armand Le Gal, Father Léonce Aubin and the musicians for the beautiful service.　 The music was enjoyed by all!　Thanks also to the many others who contributed to the funeral mass. We'd like to say a special thank you to the Labossiere family for the beautiful flowers and for their thoughtful words at the service. We also appreciated the number of relatives from both the Labossiere and Beaudette families who came from near and far to be with us. Thanks also goes out to the ladies who prepared and served the lunch and provided the desserts. Finally, we'd　like to thank Dr. Dawood, Dr. Desmond and the nurses at the Lorne Memorial Hospital for the care given to Raymond as well as the home care staff, the kitchen staff and residents at Somerset Manor for their many years of service and help.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lorne Memorial Health Foundation, Box 40, Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0.

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