GEORGETTE BRUNETEAU (nee NUYTTEN) 1918 - 2008 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, on August 16, 2008 at Taché Centre. Georgette was very proud to have recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family and friends. Georgette was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. Her radiant smile, friendly personality and superb sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Georgette is survived by her daughter Elaine (Marty) and son John (Debbie); granddaughters, Cindy (Dave), Kim, Kathy (Jamie), Kristy (Jason), Lynne (Frank) and Stacie (Collin); great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley, Kaily, Kiara, Brendan and Darian. She will be especially missed by her sisters Zoe and Emily. Thank you Auntie Zoe and Auntie Emily for all of your love. She was predeceased by her husband John, sister Rachel and brothers Harry and Vic. Georgette was a very hard working lady. Along with her husband John they owned and operated many restaurants in St. Boniface where they made many friends. After the sale of their restaurants, she then managed the kitchen at the Norwood Legion. When most people were retiring, Georgette began working for The Sisters of The Saviour and the White Fathers of Africa, retiring at the age of 71. Georgette loved life and lived it to the fullest. A very special thank you to the staff and volunteers at Taché Centre. Thank you Simone for being such a caring friend. Thank you to the Leggett family, Jill will always have a special place in our hearts. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 DesMeurons Street. A reception will follow at the funeral home. If friends so desire, donations can be made to CNIB, P.O. Box 32002 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 5R2 or a charity of your choice. Friends and family are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.desjardins-funeral.ca DESJARDINS 233-4949 1-888-233-4949

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2008