Obituary of Charles August Joseph Lavergne
Charles August Joseph Lavergne passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was the eldest son of Agnes Lavergne Ryckman and the late Paul Lavergne. He was born on July 2, 1954 in Roseau, MN.
Charles is survived by his wife Gwendolyn (Monkman), his daughters: Danielle (Damon) Foster of Warroad, MN., Corrine Bell of Park River, ND., Jennifer (Dave) Prevost of Middleboro, MB., and his son, Rene (Katie) Lavergne of Warroad, MN; his grandchildren: Brennen Foster, Lane Bell, Ethan Prevost, Zachary Foster, Grace Foster, Zander Prevost, Madison Lavergne, Kodi Bell and Cale Bell; his mother, Agnes Ryckman; his brothers: Julian (Forella) Lavergne and David Lavergne; his sisters: Beatrice Taylor, Lynette (Ken) Ruta and Paullete Huppa.
On December 15, 1973, Charles was united in marriage to Gwendolyn J. Monkman at Salol Lutheran Church. They raised their four children in South Junction, Manitoba.
Charles was 16 years old when he started his first job for his uncle Emile Beaudry at a garage on Marion Street in Winnipeg, MB. He eventually moved on to a position at Western Rawhide Saddlery where he made memories he shared his entire lifetime. He became a foreman for CN Railroad in 1976. He also bought his first home for his family in South Junction where they lived for 15 years and grew his family to four children. Charlie and Gwen purchased a quarter of land near the Cat Hills and built a log home. Not only did he build his own log home, but he also built a life with love and memories of his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Charles worked at Marvin Windows in Warroad, MN., for 20 years then he finished his career at SPM Peatbog.
He was greatly influenced by his grandparents, Fidelyn (Rose) Gobeil and Aime (Marie) Lavergne, in his life by learning life skills and moulding him into who he was. His legacy continues on in all his children and grandchildren.
Charles had several passions in life that he enjoyed. He loved sports! Hockey, baseball, football, woodworking, hunting, dogs, gardening, sawmill and his latest most recent passion was to support his grandkids with all of their activities.
Charlie and Gwen were 46 years together at each others’ sides through thick and thin, horses and sports. Their love remained forever strong.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Charles
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Death notice for the town of: Steinbach, Province: Manitoba