Richard Gregoire

  • Richard Gregoire
  • Date of Passing: September 15, 2021
  • Born: February 22, 1943

Obituary

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Richard Grégoire, of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, suddenly passed away at the age of 78.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Irene (Laurin), two children, Yvette (Jean-Claude) Normandeau, Marc (Danielle) Grégoire, his eight grandchildren Bradon (Chloé), Renée (Evan), Blaine (Amanda), Alexandre, Samuel, Gabrielle, Sylvain, Madelaine and his three great-grandchildren Sawyer, Charlotte and Kooper.

Richard was born on February 22, 1943, in St. Jean Baptiste and was predeceased by his parents, Georges and Germaine (Rajotte), sisters Huguette, Dorothée (Eloi) Lessard, Fleurette (Lorne) Friesen, Gilbert, Brenda (wife of Roland), Henri (husband of Rita), two nephews Guy Benjamin, Hector Lessard and niece Monique Everton.

He is survived by his brothers Denis and Roland and sisters Rita Benjamin, Marcella, Paulette (Germain) Vermette, Murielle (Patrick) Simard, brothers and sisters-in-law Gilbert (Lucie), Fern (Sharon), Albert (Yvette), Edouard (Dorothy), Lina (Martin) and numerous nephews and nieces.

Dad loved working outside, cutting wood, tinkering in the shop and spending his time volunteering for his community. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix and nothing he couldn’t do! Dad also enjoyed making memories traveling, camping and spending time at the hunting camp in Woodridge. Most of Dad’s family and friends knew him as “Red” or “Le Rouge”. He was known for his great sense of humor and “ses farces plates”! Most of all, Dad loved spending time with Mom, his grandkids, his family and friends. We will all miss him, forever!

A livestreamed funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, at 2:00 pm at the Ste. Anne Roman Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank all the first responders for their care and continued support.