It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our mother, Claire Berard on December 9, 2023 at the age of 93.
Claire was predeceased by her loving husband Roger. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Elaine, Mike (Rachelle), Lynne, her grandchildren Lisa, Kelly (Rose), Candace (James), Kevin (Janelle), Brittany, her eight great-grandchildren, her three great-great grandchildren, and her many relatives and friends.
Mom was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Her love and generosity will never be forgotten.
The family would also like to thank the staff at Action Marguerite (Valade) for the wonderful care and compassion given to our Mother.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Green Acres Funeral Home.
Mom was born September 4, 1930 in the community of St. Malo, MB. She was raised and attended school in the area. She was proud of her country roots and St. Malo always held a special place in her heart. She left home at the age of sixteen to accompany her father and brothers to the gold mine in Long Lake, where they were employed as carpenters. Her responsibilities in Long Lake were to keep house and cook for her father and brothers, a roll she enjoyed and was very proud of. Long Lake is also where she met and married the love of her life, Roger (our Dad). After three wonderful years together in Long Lake, they moved back to Winnipeg, where Mom gave birth to their first child.
They bought a home in St. Boniface which soon became a point of happy memories and exciting adventures. The door to their home on De La Morenie was always open, as they used their home to welcome friends and family whenever they could. Mom’s loving and generous spirit meant that there was a steady stream of visitors, lodgers and children in her care. Mom was a social butterfly who took great pride in doting on others, she lived to love and loved to serve others.
Not only were our parents generous and kind, they both possessed entrepreneurial spirits. Both ventured into a variety of businesses. One of our mother’s proudest endeavours was to open the Rendez Vous Restaurant with a friend, where our father proudly served as the restaurant’s official potato peeler. The role of restaurant owner suited our mother perfectly, as she thrived on greeting and socializing with patrons and took great pride in serving others.
Life with our parents was always an adventure. Together, they enjoyed fishing, camping, snowmobiling, quading, and generally spending time with family, especially in nature. In 1981 they purchased a home in the town of Sandilands. The home soon became a hub for weekend adventures and family time. The family fondly remembers weekends picking blueberries in the bush, hide and seek in the dark, lively card and dice tournaments, horseshoes, and delicious home cooked meals inside the warmth of the cozy cottage they rebuilt together. With her never ending energy, Mom also took great pride in working as a local tree planter and hosting small events from her home, as well as social events for the local snowmobile club.
After losing her soulmate in 2001, our mother continued the legacy our parents had built together. Our mother devoted herself to others, organizing social activities, caring for friends and family and pouring her love and attention into the people she held dear. She took particular joy in watching her great and great-great grandchildren grow and play. They were the light of her life.
Something that remains with us today, is the love our parents shared. They truly were an inspirational team, who shared their life in an inspirational way. Together, they taught us patience, kindness, generosity and devotion. For that, we are truly thankful.
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