GEORGE JOSEPH ABGRALL
Peacefully, George
passed away after his courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his family on
Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the age of 82 years.
Left to cherish
George’s memory are his beloved wife Anita of 54 years of marriage; and will be
greatly missed by his five children; sons, Jean-Marc, Andre, Rene (Kaye);
daughters, Julie (Andrew), Ginette (Travis); thirteen grandchildren, Jacques
(Stephanie), Derric, Justin, Curtis, Aaron, Andrea, Colwyn, Aidan, Chloe, Tiah,
Shea, Brynne, Aislyn; and three great
grandchildren, Landon, Grayson, and Aria. He is also survived by sisters,
Suzanne, Christiane; brothers, Andre and Victor; many cousins, nephews and
nieces. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Lucie Abgrall, three
brothers, Louis, Robert and Raymond; sisters Lilliane and Yolande, and daughter
in law Sharon (nee Leost) Abgrall.
Born in Treherne, MB.
George was one of ten children born to French immigrants who settled later in
St. Laurent, MB. He had several life occupations, as a saw mill operator at the
age of 15 years on Vancouver Island, then as a NATO peace keeper with the Royal
Canadian Horse Artillery 27th Regiment. After honorary discharge George became
a Master Barber and had barber shops in Pine Falls, Winnipeg, Surrey and
Abbotsford, BC and lastly Gillam, MB. He
then became a Winnipeg Transit Bus Driver for 21 years until his retirement in
1998. George was also a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion No.100 for
over 35 years.
George and Anita
enjoyed their retirement years at the cottage, travelling abroad, dancing,
playing cards, and spending quality time with their family. He travelled
thousands of miles to watch his children and grandchildren in all their various
activities. He was a self-proclaimed “rabid” lifelong hockey fan of the Toronto
Maple Leafs and an enthusiast of current affairs.
Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Roman Catholic Church, 4588 Roblin Boulevard @ Grant Avenue, with Rev.
Msgr. Maurice Comeault P.H. presiding.
We would like to thank Dr. J. Gingerich and staff at Cancer
Care Manitoba, Home Care Palliative Team, Grace Hospital and the Grace Hospice
staff for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care
Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium, 2157 Portage
Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements.
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