Obituaries

MARCEL SYLVESTRE RETIRED WINNIPEG POLICE CONSTABLE Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive with Rev. Fr. Kevin Bettens, presiding. Inurnment will follow in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. Richard Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204-897-4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.comPublish Date: Jul 30, 2014MARCEL SYLVESTRE RETIRED WINNIPEG POLICE CONSTABLE With deep sadness we announce the passing of Marcel Sylvestre on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the age of 78 years; we are comforted that he has been released after years of suffering with Lewy Body Dementia. Marcel is survived by his loving wife Verna of 53 years; son Greg with Leesa and beloved granddaughters Jenna and Nicole; daughter Gina with Rainer; sisters Stella and Claudette with Al; sister-in-law Joyce; and many cherished nieces and nephews who will miss Mon Oncle Cel. As a father and grandfather, Marcel was extremely devoted and caring, always putting his family before himself. His father Alphonse; mother Simone; brothers Roland and Robert; sister Marguerite; brothers-in-law Andre and Leo; sister-in-law Rita; infant brother Armand; and nephews Jimmy and Real predeceased Marcel. On July 19, 1936 Marcel was born in Antler, Saskatchewan, to Alphonse and Simone, and was the second youngest of six children. Following his early years in Belgarde, SK, Marcel and his family moved to Fannystelle, MB, and then to St. Boniface. Marcel was from a large, close-knit and loving family whose greatest joy was being together. In 1994, after 28 years of service, Marcel retired as a member of the Fort Garry and the Winnipeg Police Departments. His retirement was enjoyed on the farm in Starbuck, travelling and being with family. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive with Rev. Fr. Kevin Bettens, presiding. Inurnment will follow in the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum, in Assumption Roman Catholic Cemetery, 3990 Portage Avenue. We thank all those who assisted Verna in the care of Marcel over the years, and the wonderful people at the Victoria Hospital’s ER and Unit 2, who made Marcel’s last week a peaceful and comfortable time. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Richard Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Ave., 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com Mom’s constant care of Dad over many years has shown us all the unselfishness of endless love. Rest now and enjoy your new journey.Publish Date: Jul 29, 2014   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on July 30, 2014