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Peacefully, on Monday, March 6, 2006, Florence passed away at the Foyer Valade at the age of 91.

She leaves to mourn her passing five children Raymond (Joan), Orval (Lorraine), Jeannette (Ladd) Shirtliffe, Elaine (Larry) Harder and Florent (Debbie) ; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn one daughter-in-law Sue ; one sister Ida Jarvis, four sisters-in-law Augustine Prefontaine, Cecile Brown, Cecile Legault and Irene Rheault, and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Oscar Legault, one son Arcel, one daughter-in-law Marge, and two brothers Eugene and Roland.

Florence was born to Blanche and Rodrique Prefontaine in Benard, MB. She later moved to le Bois d'Travers. On November 24, 1937 she married Oscar Legault. They raised a family and farmed in the area until 1980. They resided in Elie until Oscar passed away in 2003. Sadly Mom's independence was taken from her when she suffered a stroke only days after moving into her apartment at the Manor in Elie. She found special joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nothing pleased her more than family gatherings. Mom spent many hours with her crocheting and her knitting. Each of us treasures table cloths, bedspreads, sweaters and doilies that she made with loving care. Florence enjoyed playing bingo and cards with neighbours, family and friends.

Attending church was always an important part of her life. Prayers will be said at 2:00 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church in Elie, on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, followed by Mass of the Christian Burial at 2:30 p.m. with Monsignor Maurice Comeault, P.H., V.F. and Pastoral Assistant Reverend Deacon Conrad Plante.

Family would like to extend their thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of the Foyer Valade who lovingly cared for her for the past year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Foyer Valade, 450 River Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M4, or a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Adam's Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba. Phone 1-888-400-2326 www.afh.ca

It with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Oscar Legault at the Oakview Place Nursing Home on Monday November 3, 2003 at the age of 90 years.

He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife of 69 years, Florence (nee Prefontaine) five children, Raymond (Joan), Orval (Lorraine), Jeannette (Ladd) Shirtliffe, Elaine (Larry) Harder, and Florent; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn one daughter-in-law Sue ; two sisters, Cecile Brown, Irene Rheault ; three sisters-in-law, Cecile Legault, Ida Jarvis and Augustine Prefontaine and numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by one son Arcel in 1984, one daughter-in-law Marge Legault, four brothers, Albe, Antonin, Emilien and Joseph ; and by three sisters, Elodie Allaire, Jeanne Girard and Marie Laramee.

Oscar farmed most of his life in the "Bois dTravers." After retirement he enjoyed yard work, gardening, he raised pheasants, did woodworking and bee keeping. He especially enjoyed the company of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Church in Elie, MB on Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m., Recitation of the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. with Father Albert Lafreniere officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Adams Funeral Service of Elie, Manitoba in care of arrangements. Phone 1-888-400-2326. www.afh.ca