Obituary Overview
Paul Fillion
Joseph Paul Avila Fillion
April 22, 1930 – June 6, 2018
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Paul “Ti-Paul” in the evening of June 6, 2018 at the age of 88.
He was predeceased by his parents Ernest Fillion and Alma Lambert; sons Darcel and Vincent; great-granddaughter Mirabelle; sisters Dorothée, Blanche, Huguette (& Fern); brothers: Denis (& Gladys) and Florent (& Laurette).
He will be missed by his wife Céline (née Chouinard) and his children Carmelle (Lionel) Labelle, Norman (Dominique), Sylvain (Joey Ritchie), Onil (Loretta Elrod); grandchildren Janelle (John) Howatt, Suzelle (Carlos Oliveira), Miguel, Justin, Mathieu, Nicolas (Jessica Sherbo), Caroline; great-grandchildren Sean, Angelo, Juliette, Isabelle, Tiago, Arlo; brother Rey (&Iona), in-laws: Lucien Lussier, Raymond & Jeannette Mulaire, Maurice & Robert Chouinard.
Paul est né a St Jean Baptiste, le cinquième de sept enfants, il y vécut la plus grande partie de sa vie avant de déménager à St Vital. Le 11 juillet 1959 il épousa Céline Chouinard, ensemble ils travaillèrent sur la ferme et ensuite ils crèerent St Jean Enterprise. Il finit sa carrrière en travaillant pour Manitoba Highways.
Dad enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, gardening, golfing for years with many buddies, wine making from fresh fruits. He travelled with his wife to Florida, Europe, & the Holy Land. His hobbies included gardening, paintings, playing & making guitars, sculpturing, and playing cards.
The family would like to thank the staff who worked the first floor at Actionmarguerite – St. Vital/Foyer Valade as well to Dr. Prenovault.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Sts. Martyrs-Canadiens Church, 289 Dussault St. in Windsor Park. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or any other local charity of your choice.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joseph Paul Avila Fillion 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba