Gabrielle LABELLE

MÉNARD, Gabrielle (née Labelle) - The family announces with sorrow her death in Sudbury, Wednesday January 2nd, 2008 at the age of 78 years. Daughter of the late Edouard and the late Adélina (née Legault) Labelle. Wife of the late Rhéal Ménard. Loving mother of Constant Ménard (Mary) and Roger Ménard (Yollande) both of Val Caron , Lise Marion (James) of Blezard Valley, Rachelle Trottier (Donald) of Chelmsford, Richard Ménard (Janine ) and Léonard Ménard both of Hanmer. Dear sister of Lionel (Reina) of Val Caron, Edgar (Florence) of Crystal Falls, Alexandre (Yvette), Georges (Carmen), Léonard (Georgette), Alma Vis (John) all of Hanmer and Desneiges Mageau (late Guy) of Edmonton, Alberta. Predeceased by her brothers Raymond (Jeanne d'Arc Labelle- Lafrenière of Blezard Valley), Armand and Florient (Lise of Dowling). Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her 16 grandchildren and her 10 great- grandchildren. A very caring, loving mother and grandmother, Gabrielle was also a dedicated foster parent for more than 28 years with the Children's Aid Society. She was an active member of her community as a member of the church choir and a volunteer member of several organizations. An excellent cook, she will also be remembered for the beautiful quilts created with tender loving. The family will receive friends at the CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4570 St-Joseph Street, HANMER, Friday from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Notre- Dame du Rosaire Church, Blezard Valley. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.