It is with great sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of Fernand Gibeau of Edmonton, at the age of 77 years on July 25, 2015. A true gentleman, devoted husband and father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 31 years, Barbara (nee Manning), their children: daughter, Michelle (Gary) Leddy and grandsons, James (Shanelle) and great granddaughter, Summer–semicolon– David (Jessica MacNeil) and great grandson, Jaxson–semicolon– Colin–semicolon– and Brent (Savanna)–semicolon– daughter, Janette and grandson, Nathaniel–semicolon– daughter, Chris (Terry) Hanstead and grandchildren, Kira and Ethan–semicolon– daughter, Bonnie, son, Dan (Margaret) Mitchell and grandchildren, Alexis and Jake–semicolon– siblings: Olive (Hans) Vest, Maurice (Colleen), Eugene (Blanche) and Joe (Sue)–semicolon– as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fern was predeceased by his parents, Hector and Julma–semicolon– sisters, Rita Prefontaine and Estelle–semicolon– brother, Romeo–semicolon– and first wife, Rachelle.
Reverend Jim Corrigan will celebrate a Funeral Mass on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 7508 – 29 Avenue, Edmonton. Interment of the urn will take place at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in Morinville.
In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in memory of Fern to a charity of your choice.
Brenda Allan says
Barb, very saddened to hear the news. When we worked together at MacEwan, I loved the stories of your trips and family, and always thought that you and Fern were a very striking
couple…sending sincere sympathy, Brenda Allan
Sylvia Flood says
I remember Fern fondly from the staff parties we used to have when Barb and I were working at the Mill Woods LRC. He truly was a gentleman. I love the story of how Barb and Fern first met.