Obituaries

GERMAINE NUYTTEN

January 17, 2012

GERMAINE NUYTTEN nee (CAPPAERT) April 01, 1918 – January 17, 2012 It is with profound sadness that the family of Germaine announces her passing on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Lions Personal Care Centre. Mom/The Big G was predeceased by her son Edmond in 1958, her father, Leon Cappaert in 1979; mother, Mary in 1990; and husband Edmond, the love of her life, in 1987. She leaves to mourn her passing while celebrating her life, daughter, Raymonde; grandchildren, Stacy (Sharon), Kelly (Jeff) and Penny (Greg); great-grandchildren, Jessica, Paul, Morgan, Samantha, William and Cody. Mom worked all her life helping others. She enjoyed her work as a Habilitation Technician at the St. Boniface hospital for many years, and later at Meadowood Manor Nursing Home. At home, she was always tending to her gardens, baking, traveling to see relatives, caring for her family and always enjoyed a good joke or laugh. Mom was the epitome of strength, family stability and always held the highest of values. In keeping with Mom’s wishes, she will be Interred between her beloved son Eddie and husband Edmond in the Belgium Sacred Heart Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff on the third floor of Lion’s Manor for all the care and friendships she made during her stay there. In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation and/or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. – I love you Mom – – Thank you Big Grandma – THE DASH I read of a woman who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. She referred to the dates on her tombstone From the beginning..to the end. She noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, 1964 – 1994 But she said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth.. And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; The cars..the house..the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what’s true and real, And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile.. Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy’s being read With your life’s actions to rehash.. Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash?   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 21, 2012