Annette Edith Péloquin (nee Bourgeois)

Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Annette Edith Péloquin (née Bourgeois), at the age of 85, on November 7, 2026, at the DeSalaberry District Hospital in St. Pierre-Jolys.

Mom was born on July 23, 1941, to Alphonse and Eva (née Desrosiers) Bourgeois on the family farm in St. Malo. She was the youngest of 15 children and grew up surrounded by family, a bond that remained at the heart of her life.

Left behind to celebrate her life and cherish the many beautiful memories we shared are her three children, Lynne Goulet (Marc), Rachelle Brown (Marty), and Robert Péloquin (Margot). Her seven beloved grandchildren are Darrell Goulet (Megan), Léanne Goulet-Gower (Matt), Justin Goulet (Kristy Cooper), Robyn Girardin (Matthew), Collin Brown (Agnes), Stephane Péloquin (Kailey), and Cory Péloquin (Janae).

Mom was a proud great-grandmother, affectionately known as Gigi, to Adeline, Léo-Paul, Johnathan, Zoé, Julia, Noah, Aubrey, Levi, Nate, Klae, Brielle, and Alec. What a beautiful legacy of love she leaves behind! She is also survived by her sister, Doris Péloquin of Windsor, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, Alphonse and Eva (née Desrosiers) Bourgeois; her siblings, Alphonsine Paquette (Origene), Armand, Aurise Fréchette (Marcel), Denis, Éléonore Coté-Gauthier (Adelard Coté and Gérard Gauthier), Edmée Tétrault (Fernand), Léo Bourgeois (Thérèse Hamonic), Hortense Bondy (Grant), Dorothy, Ovide, Jules Bourgeois (Johanne Godaire), Béatrice L’Heureux (Aurèle), and Rita Bérard (Armand Morin and Claude Bérard); her brother-in-law, Denis Péloquin; and many nieces and nephews.

A Life Filled with Family, Friendship and Adventure

Mom grew up in St. Malo, where she raised her three children while working at the Rice Sportswear Sewing Factory in St. Malo for over 26 years. At the age of 52, she decided to take on a new challenge and completed her Health Care Aide course. She then began working in Home Care, a career that allowed her to care for others, something she truly loved.

At age 60, she moved to Winnipeg and continued working in Home Care in St. Boniface. Although she eventually retired, Mom was never one to sit still for long! She continued cleaning houses for many years so she could keep doing one of the things she loved most: travelling.

We will forever cherish the wonderful memories of the many trips she enjoyed with her children, family members, and friends. These adventures brought her so much happiness and gave us memories we will treasure forever.

She spent 12 happy years at Place Hébert, where she built lasting friendships and looked forward to gathering with friends for Happy Hour each week, always enjoying her glass of wine.

Her last year at The Chalet Malouin in St. Malo was difficult, but it brought her closer to family and friends. As her cancer progressed, she received wonderful care from Tante Simone and Tante Monique, along with our large extended family.

Whether travelling to faraway places, sharing a laugh with friends, gardening, going on long walks, playing cards with family, or listening to music, Mom knew how to appreciate life’s simple pleasures.

Above all, Mom loved her family deeply, and she never hesitated to tell us how much she loved us. She was equally loved by her large extended family and always returned that love wholeheartedly. She treasured the visits and phone calls she received from family and friends, and those moments meant more to her than words can express.

With Gratitude

The family would like to thank the Home Care staff, hospital staff, and Palliative Care Team for the compassion and excellent care they provided to Mom.

Thank you to Father David Ankrah for visiting her in the hospital to offer Holy Communion and pray for her healing and recovery.

May she now rest peacefully in the hands of God.

We will miss her dearly, but we will carry her with us in the countless memories we made together, the stories we will continue to share, and the love that will forever bind our family together.

Rest peacefully, Mom. We love you always and will miss you more than words can say.

A funeral service will be held at St. Malo Roman Catholic Church on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.