Irène ST-GODARD

Irène Bérard (nee St. Godard) Funeral Mass 10 :30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2000 Précieux-Sang Roman Catholic Church 200 Kenny Street Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 8, 2000, at the Taché Centre, Irène Bérard, passed away at the age of 85 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Antonio; one infant grandson Roger Bérard; her parents Albert and Marie-Anne St. Godard; five brothers : Arthur, Léo, Fernand, Claude and Roland, and one sister Flore Vandal. She will be sadly missed by her six children : Jeannette (Roland Banville) of Calgary, Aurele (Armande), Gilbert (Cécile), Denis (Sylvia), all of Winnipeg; Léo (Judy) of Cornwall, Ontario, and Robert (Debbie) of Winnipeg; 18 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great- grandchildren; one sister Alphonsine Vandal; two sisters-in-law; Marguerite and Miriam St. Godard; one brother-in-law Germain Vandal, and numerous other relatives and friends. Formerly of St. Jean-Baptiste, Manitoba, she had resided in Winnipeg since 1957. Irène was an incredibly special person; a loving, devoted and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend; an accomplished and compassionate nurse's assistant at the St. Boniface Hospital, and an active helpful participant in her many volunteer activities. We were blessed and privileged to have Maman and Memère in our lives and will forever cherish the many wonderful memories we shared. Funeral mass will take place at 10 :30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12 at Précieux-Sang Roman Catholic Church, 200 Kenny Street. Interment will follow at the Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held at 10 :00 a.m. until time of service. Special thanks to the staff at Taché Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4G2 or to a charity of one's choice. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949.(The Winnipeg Sun)