Bernadette (Gosselin) Parthenais

Surrounded by family, Bernadette Lena Parthenais (nee Gosselin) of Arran, Saskatchewan passed away in the Swan River Hospital on March, 30th, 2015 at the age of 66 years. She was born in Swan River, Manitoba on June 21st, 1947 to the late James and Margarite Gosselin.

She received her education in Glover Creek and Bellsite, Manitoba and she married her husband Andy in 1989 in Thopmson, Manitoba.

Bernadette cherished her husband, children, grand-children, brothers and sisters. Family meant the world to her. There were many family visits around their huge table; laughs, stories and always a big feast.

She was well known for her sense of humor and her witty comments. Her famous quote, “nobody tells me what to do” will be remembered by all who knew her.  She was the biggest George Jones fan.

She  always had her door open for any company and made sure everyone was well fed before they left.

In 2005 Andy and Bernadette retired to their acerage in Arran, Saakstchewan where she enjoyed planting her garden in the spring, picking berries in the summer and canning her crop in the fall.

She loved life and lived and passed on her own terms. She will forever loved and forever missed.

Left to cherish her memory: her husband Andy Parthenais; children Vincent Nowlin (Gwen), Wayne Nowlin (Raquel), Rikki Nowlin, Germaine Parthenais (Mandy) and Lionel Parthenais; Sisters Freda Leslie (Herb), Leona Gruberbauer (Ernie), May Solski (Dave), Phyliss Stevenson (Clifford) and Shirley Watson (Ron); Brothers Louis Gosselin, Adrian Gosselin (Merle), Dennis Gosselin (Lisa) and Raymond Gosselin (Pam) and a Brother-in-law Miles Corbett. Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren Tyler Thomas, Brandon Nowlin, Tanner and Keanna Nowlin, Ryanne, Kane and Kashton Parthenais and Rebecca Nowlin as well as one great-grandchild Madison Nowlin.

Bernadette was predeceased by: her parents James and Magarite Gosselin; her eldest sister Rita Wiepjes; youngest sister and best friend Laura Corbett; nephews Duane “Goose” Gosselin, Leigh Watson and niece Tammy Leslie.

Evening visitation were held on Sunday, April 5th, 2015 at 6:00 PM from the Chapel of Paull Funeral Home, Swan River with Pastor Lowell Friesen officiating.

A funeral service was held on Monday, April 6th, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the St. Columba Roman Catholic Church, Swan River, Manitoba.  Cremation took place following the funeral service and Bernadette will be laid to rest at a later date in the Bellsite Cemetery.