After a very full & rewarding life, Lill passed away very peacefully at the Glenboro Personal Care Home, Glenboro, MB on December 13, 2014 at the age of 104 years. Lill was born to William and Annie Mae Brown at Durban MB in 1910. She and her nine siblings were raised in Durban and Pine Falls MB. It was at Pine Falls that she met William (Bill) John Rousseau. They were married in 1932. They lived in Bissett, MB where they raised their four children and participated in numerous church and community events. In 1978 they moved to Hamilton House in Winnipeg, MB. Bill passed away in 1988 and Lill continued to live at Hamilton House where she enjoyed many friends, card games, sing songs, bazaars, teas and pot lucks. She attended Crestview United Church. Lill moved to Glenboro Personal Care Home in 2007. She marveled at the commitment of many former Bissett residents who formed a Bissett Historical Society so that the rich history of the community would be preserved. Lill is survived by her four children, Gwen (Ivan) Jefferies of Glenboro, MB, Joan Fox of Langenburg, SK, Claude Rousseau of Victoria, BC, Duncan Rousseau (friend Elva) of Winnipeg, MB, ten grandchildren, Jodine (Jaret), Danette (Gord), Cameron (Sheri), Ron (Wanda), Marilyn (Cliff), Leanne (Brian), Sherrell, Barb (Carl), Carol (Mel) and Wanda (Denis), 22 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great- grandchildren and sister-in-law Deni Joy, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lill was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill), her parents Will and Annie Mae (nee Franklin) Brown, her nine siblings and their spouses, daughter-in-law Georgina Rousseau, son-in-law James Fox, and Bill's two sisters, two brothers and their spouses. Throughout her life, Lill was an inspiration to not only her family, but to all who knew her. A memorial service celebrating Lill's life will take place on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, MB, with Rev. Beth Rutherford officiating. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may wish to make a donation to the Glenboro Personal Care Home Enrichment Group, Box 442, Glenboro, MB R0K 0X0, or to Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2Y 2H5. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Glenboro Personal Care Home and Dr. W Swanepoel for their professional and compassionate care through the past 7+ years. Thank you to Jamieson's Funeral Services of Glenboro for their care and support.

Service Information

Monday, December 22nd, 2014 1:00pm, Crestview United Church