Laurette Bonner
April 15, 2019
Memorial Donation
Born February 27, 1928 at home on the farm near Debden Saskatchewan, with the assistance of Grandma Leclerc, the midwife. Laurette was the eldest of 14 children born to Louis and Noella Jean.
Laurette passed from her earthly bonds to heaven’s arms on Monday April 15, 2019 in her 92nd year. She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life; her brothers and sisters many many nieces and nephews and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Son Tom (Kathy) Bonner;
Granddaughters Allison, Amy (Logan) , and Anna (Joel) & Great Grand Daughter Nora Jean
Daughter Mona Koroscil;
Granddaughter Jessica (Margaret) Koroscil Great Granddaughter Georgia.
Grandson Micheal (Kyla) Koroscil & Great Grand Daughters Adelaide, Aavril, and Aniston.
Grandson Levi Koroscil
Grandson Anthony (Jazmin) Koroscil & Great Grand Daughter Aubrey
Son Kevin (Terry)Bonner
Granddaughter Nicole (Shae) Bonner-Haverstock Great Grandchildren Hayley and Logan
Daughter Teresa (Kerry) Lowe
Granddaughter Becky (Curtis) Smith & Great Granddaughters Dylanne & Kirby
Granddaughter Pam (Tyler) Bond & Great Grandchildren Rudy, Hudson, Boden
Granddaughter Lacy (Scott) Hodge & Great Granddaughters Penny & Hannah
Grandson Ian (Candace) Lowe & Great Granddaughters Braelynn & Brenna
Daughter Jennifer (Scott) Andrew
Grandsons Hayden & Tyson, Granddaughter Samantha
Laurette is predeceased by her loving husband Ray, her infant daughter Michelle, her son in law Les Koroscil, her sisters Pierrette Jean & Anita Dumais and her parents Louis & Noella Jean.
Laurette was born and raised in a large french Catholic Family. She received her schooling in a one room country school named Wanakena. At the age of 18 years in 1946 with $25 from her Dad Laurette departed on the train for Ninette, Manitoba where she took a job Nursing at the Sanatorium. Laurette lived and worked at the “San” caring for Tuberculosis patients for 6 years. During this time she met the love of her life Ray Bonner and airman who was hospitalized with TB. On September 22, 1952 at St Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church in Brandon, Manitoba the couple where wed and pledged their life together. Laurette and Ray where married 63 years and where blessed with 6 children, 25 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. Laurette’s married life began in Winnipeg in a small house on Silver Ave; which is near the base of the runway for Richardson International Airport. It was never clear if Laurette enjoyed the noise of planes overhead. Clearly Ray was comforted with this traffic.
In 1954 Laurette and Ray, after much contemplation, established their growing family in Virden, setting up a new business venture in partnership with the Walker brothers. Living in a small community Laurette was allowed the privilege of becoming highly involved with her family, the Church and the community. Laurette was first of all dedicated to her husband and family. Laurette and Ray raised their family in their community building a sense of love and respect. Laurette was active in Curling, & Golfing Clubs, the Bridge League. Laurette and Ray enjoyed the Virden Cromer Clippers Square Dance Club for many years. Quilt Till You Wilt group was another passion. Laurette served several terms as president of the Catholic Women’s League at Sacred Heart Parish; was a life time member of Virden Ladies Curling Club.
Even though Laurette has passed on she remains present in the homes of many friends and family in the person of her numerous quilts. Quilting was a relished activity, she was very fond of quilting and worked hard to make certain those people she cared about had a piece of her art.
Sporting activities became part of Laurette’s devotion; she was an avid Curler and Golfer, she became a keen downhill skier when she thought she would be left behind by her husband and children as they pursued their winter activities. A cherished memory for Laurette was 23 consecutive years of ski holidays to the mountains.
Laurette and Ray and Family especially enjoyed camping; over the years they progressed from the canvas tent and four kids in a station wagon in the early years to a beautiful ultra – modern camper for two adventuresome travelers. A favourite brag of Laurette’s family is that she insisted on continuing to enjoy camping making an annual 3 week camping trip to Kenora Ontario. Her most recent camping trip was August 2018 in her 91st year. She enjoyed her camper, her kayak, daily swims, and family and friends. At home in Virden during the summers she was always anxious for the local swimming pool to establish their aqua fit program and was an active participant. Another of Laurette’s claim to fame was her curling team’s award for and 8 Ender. This year during the Bier, she recounted this event in great detail and to her great delight retold the story.
As a member of the Virden Community for 65 year Laurette participated fully and with immense pride. Christmas seasons saw Laurette working for hours on her dolls, every year she sent dozens of redressed and refreshed dolls to the Christmas Cheer Board. She was a knitter as well. Her grandchildren all loved getting mitts as a gift; there was always a little money tucked inside each one, this added to the excitement for each one the children.
Laurette was the eldest of 14 children in the Jean family. Her family has always been enormously important in her life. With many brothers and sisters the opportunities for gathers was ever present and the Jean family certain did like to gather. Her photo album illustrates the progression of this family and Laurette and Ray’s involvement. She felt she was blessed to have such a wonderful large caring family.
Laurette’s faith was strong and helped carry her in the closing days of her life. She truly felt she had lived life with purpose and abundance. She was proud and fulfilled. She has provided all of us with an example of a life well lived. She now is hand in hand reunited in love with her husband Ray.
The Funeral Mass will be held from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church – Virden at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26th, 2019 with Fr. Leo Fernandes officiating. The Evening Prayer Vigil will be held on at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Virden Cemetery.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Virden Christmas Cheer – c/o P. O.
Box 2260 Virden, MB R0M 2C0, the Virden District Health Auxiliary – P. O. Box 2526
Virden, MB R0M 2C0 or to the charity of your choice in memory of Laurette.
SERVICES
Funeral Mass
Friday, April 26, 2019
11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
481 Queen Street
Virden, Manitoba
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Laurette Bonner April 15 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Virden, Province: Manitoba