Obituary of RENE FLAMAND

RENE FLAMAND February 24, 1938 – May 31, 2015 Suddenly, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, Rene passed away at his residence at the age of 77 years. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Sylvia of 54 years; daughters, Myrna and Renee (Donald); grandchildren, Stephanie, Samantha, Aaron, and Alexxa; brothers, Bill Flamond, Tom Flett (Karen) and Freddy Flett; sisters, Rosemary Flett, Agnes, Mary Flamand and Yvonne Campbell; sister-in-law Marina Petri; brother-in-law Gilbert Richard; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rene was predeceased by his parents, Isabelle and Cyril Flamand; parents-in-law, Ann and Andre Richard; brothers, Robert and Joseph; and sister Rose. Rene was born in Camperville, MB in 1938. Moved to Winnipeg at a very young age to pursue a barbering career. Rene began barbering in Winnipeg then Thompson from 1959 to 1970. While in Thompson, he found employment with MLCC and in 1974 he transferred to Winnipeg and retired in 1997. He put his family and their needs first before his own. Rene was a Papa to his grandchildren as well as their friends. A Celebration of Rene’s Life will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. The family would like to thank Dr. Krahn and Dr. Fatoye of CancerCare Manitoba, also to the nurses of CancerCare and Palliative Care.