Obituary of Bernard Sarrasin

Suddenly on December 14, 2015, Bernard Sarrasin formerly of St. Joseph, Manitoba passed away at the age of 91, at the Villa Youville in Ste. Anne, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 63 years, Lucille (nee Fillion); two daughters: Leonne (Ghislain Dupuis) and Lise (Gilbert Beaudry); eight grandchildren: Julie (Stephane Beaudette), Melanie Wiebe, Matthieu Dupuis, Rejane Beaudry, Marcel (Andrea), Daniel, Lynne (Edouard Vermette) and Robert Beaudry; 12 great grandchildren: Emilie, Noah, Mya and Annie Beaudette; Gabrielle, Caleb and Aiden Wiebe; Nicole, Brielle and Josee Beaudry; Joel and Janique Vermette. Also to cherish his memory are the Fillion family whom he loved and treasured: brothers-in-law: Marcel (Adeline), Sylvio (Lorraine), Jean-Guy (Betty), Maurice (Rita), Adonias (Rose-Aimee), Alfred (Madeleyne), Raymonde (Roger) Tetreault; sisters-in-law: Louise (Armand) Dowinski, Rose-Marie, Agnes (Norm) Nikkel, Jacqueline (Tony) Anselmo, Jean Gordon (Laurent) and Huguette (Wilfred) Fillion. Bernard was predeceased by his parents: Hyacinthe and Francoise, his brother Hubert, three sisters: Sr. Marie Olive sgm, Sr. Arthemise p.m.s.j. and Eloise; three brothers-in-law: Wilfred, Laurent, Armand Dowinski; two sisters-in-law: Raymonde Tetreault and Ginette. Dad’s life was his family, his community and his faith. He worked the family farm until 1977, when his son-in-law Gilbert took over. He then started a hobby farm, with all kinds of poultry, rabbits and his greatest passion being his horses. Dad was a cowboy at heart. He was active in his community: St. Joseph Co-op, Caisse, Knights of Columbus and the St. Joseph Museum. They moved to town in 1998, where he was able to attend mass every day with mom, this was a great joy for him. His family meant everything to him, and he loved to spend time with them, to tease and tell stories of his youth. Viewing will take place at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00pm; the eulogy will be read at 1:30pm with mass at 2:00pm. Interment will take place in the St. Joseph Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stoke Foundation of Manitoba. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at the Villa Youville for their love and care of Dad. Special thank you to Sister Rioux and Sister Vermette for their compassion. We love you dad - until we meet again.