Obituary Overview
John Bourbonnais
Peacefully, at Actionmarguerite – St. Boniface (Taché Centre), age 93. He will be deeply missed by his sons Bill (Bev) and John (Marilyn); grandchildren Michelle (Tim), Nicole (Rowan), Andrew, and Jeff; and great-grandchildren Joseph, Eva, and Nina.
He was predeceased by Frances, his beloved wife of 46 years; sisters Yolande, Léonne, Lorraine, and Ghislaine; and brothers Léo and Lucien. He leaves to mourn brothers, Louis (June), Fr. Denis O.M.I., and Philippe; and special friend Christel Drews.
John lived in Winnipeg his entire life. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at 18 years of age and served until the Second World War was over. He worked at the Imperial Oil Refinery for 25 years, then was the Maintenance Supervisor for Seine River School Division for seven years. After he retired, he spent many winters with Mom in Arizona.
He designed and built the family cottage at Twin Lakes Beach in the early ‘60s and loved spending time with family and friends there. He enjoyed his daily swims and especially playing in the water with his grandchildren. He was an avid bowler, baseball player, tennis player, and duck hunter. Dad could build or repair anything, and was always willing to share his skills with anyone who needed help.
The family would like to thank the staff of Actionmarguerite – St. Boniface for their care and support throughout his six year stay.
Eulogy will be begin at 1:45 p.m. followed by the Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Précieux-Sang Church, 200 Kenny Street, Winnipeg.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John can be made to a charity of your choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de John Boubonnais 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
