Guy Taillefer

  • Guy Taillefer
  • Date of Passing: March 10, 2024
  • Born in: 1935

Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Guy Taillefer of La Broquerie on Sunday, March 10th, 2024, at the age of 88 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Villa Youville in Ste. Anne.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Estelle (nee Gagnon) and their two daughters, Rita (Denis) and Suzanne, five sons, Gérard (Debbie), Luc (Florence), Claude, Roger (Nicole), Richard (Claudette); four sisters, Marguerite, Doris, Anne-Marie, Thérèse, and his brother Paul (Claire). As well as 13 grand-children and 24 great-grand-children. Sister/brothers-in-law, Lynne Taillefer, Lillian Gagnon, Claire and Gilles Desorcy, Louis Gagnon, Gérard and Yvette Gagnon, Roland and Carmelle Gagnon. He will also be lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edouard and Adelaïde (nee Chartier). Brothers Gérard Boily and Jean-Marie. Sisters/brothers-in-law, Wilfred and Yvette Turenne, Oscar Gagnon, Donat and Jeanette Desorcy, Joseph Gagnon, Gilberte and Lorne Friesen, Lynda Gagnon, Lucy Boily, Euclide Vermette, Jack Arnal, Leslie Herman. His parents-in-law Paul-Émile and Rosina Gagnon.

La Broquerie was Dad’s hometown, where he raised his family on rue principale and where Mom still lives today. He was passionately involved with the La Broquerie sporting teams and played baseball, hockey and curling for many years. He undeniably passed down his love for sports to his children and grand-children. Dad spent countless hours cutting trees and splitting logs for fire wood. He held fond memories of his hunting and fishing adventures, two hobbies he enjoyed very much. Dad’s true passion was for gardening, he always had so many vegetables at harvest time. Especially his beautiful big tomatoes he collected from his 100 tomato plants. Dad also enjoyed playing cards and kept the cribbage board readily available on the table at all times.

Dad had many jobs but being a janitor at the Saint-Joachim school for 35 years was the career he loved the most. He crossed paths with many students, teachers and co-workers. Whom to this day will reach out and share a story or memory of Dad and how he left a special place with them. Guy was a generous and loving man. His dedication to his family was unwavering. He was passionate about get-togethers with his family and friends. Pépère was so proud of his grand-children and great grand-children, he cherished time spent with them. For that reason, Dad always considered himself to be a ‘Rich’ man even though he led a simple life. Pépère on t’aime beaucoup! On se revoit un jour! Dad your memory will be kept alive in our hearts forever.

The Taillefer family wish to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Villa Youville. To each and everyone of you who cared for Guy, we say a big Thank-you, Merci! In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Guy may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

A funeral mass and celebration of Guy’s life will be held on Friday March 22nd, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church, La Broquerie Manitoba.

Funeral Details

Funeral Mass

  • St. Joachim Catholic Parish
  • 101 Rue Principale, La Broquerie
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • March 22, 2024 - 11:00 am

Arrangements

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