(nee Vandal)
1939 ~ 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Olive Garand at the age of 84 years.
She leaves to mourn her children Lorraine (Ray) Hadden, Linda (Greg) Proch, Morris (Coreen), Wayne (Carmella), Deborah (Jake) Janzen, Bob (Nancy); 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and another on the way, and a first great-great-grandchild on the way.
Needless to say, our family gatherings were large…and she loved every minute of it! She will also be missed by her sister, Diane (especially when the Bombers play at home field), her brother Roland (Jeanine), sisters and brothers-in-law, and the community she was dedicated to. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Armand; her parents Anne and Frank Vandal; her sister Denise, and her granddaughter Tarah.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Sobering Funeral Chapel, 1035 Park Avenue E., Beausejour, MB. A private family interment of cremains will take place at Green Acres Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to CancerCare of Manitoba on Olive’s behalf.
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Gregg and Anna Desiatnyk and Family
Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the family. Olive was a beautiful lady, and we will always remember her big smile, sparkling eyes and her generous, giving nature. She will be truly missed.
Doris Pawluk
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom is a person we could never ever forget. Her positive attitude and her “We could do this and we won’t know if we don’t try” make us believe we can. Olive has been a person we look up to. Your family and our community has lost a truly AMAZING person. She has shown all of us what true dedication and loyalty is. I am truly going to miss her and will be lost without her. We are so, so sorry for your loss. Heaven has received a truly amazing ANGEL. I know in my heart that she will be our Guardian Angel.
Teresa Bergen
My heart goes out to your whole family. Olive was such a great generous woman who will be so dearly missed.
Doreen Pchajek
I’ve known Olive for many years now & she was such a beautiful person with a kind heart. It’s going to be hard going to bingo in Ste. Rita without her there. She will be missed by many and remembered for all the years of dedication that she put into her community. My condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Lori Remillard
Nancy and Bob. So sorry for your lose.
Marc Larocque
We are extremely saddened on the passing of our amazing aunt she will be missed and she will be forever in our prayers.Glory bless her
Theresa and Howard McAfee
We are so very sorry to hear about your mother. We saw her as a model woman, citizen and respected by all. This community is shaken by your loss. We send our heartfelt love and prayers.
VickieLarocque
I am so very sorry to hear of Olives passing !
Have so many greattt memories of this wonderful lady !
Growing up in the country along side her kids ..
I will always remember her smile ,
she had the biggest beautiful brightest smile .
When she talked that all you saw . So beautifulllll!!!!!
I am so grate-full to have seen her this past weekend and to reminence of old times , I will always cherish her words And hold them in my heart forever !
She left a whole in all our hearts that can never be repaired .
But she will always remain !
Sheryl Knock
Rest in peace aunty – you will be forever in our hearts. I will from this day forward always play a bingo card for you.
Sheila Sutyla
Sorry to the family and the whole community. Olive was a great, friendly and always smiling person. When you went to Bingo at Ste. Rita, she met you at the door with a smile. I also enjoyed working with Olive at the Bingo and the other workers. Olive and I would meet once in awhile at the Club Regent Bingo and share the morning or afternoon Bingo. She will be greatly missed.
John and Sally Prokopsky
Our condolences to the entire family. Each of you had a love for her in a special way. We realize your pain is heavy and we send prayers for your strength through this difficult time.
Olive will surely be missed. She was a very special lady with a big heart.
Sending our love and prayers to everyone through this loss.