Therese Lalonde

(NEE RICHARD)

1927 - 2013

It is with heavy hearts our family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother Thérèse at the age of 85 years young on January 11, 2013 at St. Boniface General Hospital (Palliative Care).

Mom will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 67 years, Roger, her four daughters Patricia (Roland), Paulette (John), Lynn (Daniel), Darlene (Rene), her grandchildren Carol, Natalie, Michelle, Robert, Tyler and Jeremy, her great-grandchildren, Troy, Brett, Sophie and Liam. She also leaves to mourn two sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and many very specials friends.

Mom enjoyed the simple pleasures in life and her family always came first. She was a great mom. She was a wonderful hostess and her and dad entertained family and friends almost every weekend with great food, live music and of course "refreshments". They did always love a good party. Some of the most memorable ones were Christmases spent in Fannystelle which will never be forgotten. In their younger years the summers included many camping trips, but as the years went by and the kids grew up the camping trips changed to casino trips. In the last few years they simply enjoyed sitting on their balcony drinking a cold beer or sipping a Black Russian (Eh Mom?). Some of Mom's favourite pastimes were knitting mittens and dishcloths, working on jigsaw puzzles and of course her love of baking as well as her famous tourtieres. She also spent numerous hours

planting and caring for her beautiful flower gardens at home as well as at Lilac Resort. Mom and Dad had a wonderful married life always surrounded by family, friends and lots of love.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many Doctors, Nurses and staff at the St. Boniface General Hospital (Palliative Care) for all their wonderful care, support and compassion.

In respecting Mom's wishes, a private family service has been held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of "Mom" to CancerCare or a charity of choice.

Dad will sadly miss his "Catin"

We love you Mom and you will always be in our hearts.