Roméo Noël Verrier died peacefully on January 29, 2023 in Victoria, BC. He was born on November 22, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, one of Aimé and Lina’s three rambunctious and fun-loving sons.
Roméo was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years Rose in 2017, his son Marc in 2013 and his brothers Louis (Émérence) and Léo (Rita). He leaves to mourn his loss his children Gisèle (Raymond), Gilbert (Gisèle), Joanne, Gérald and Robert (Susan).
Roméo enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren Francine (Dan), Rémi, Angèle (Tim), Sophie (Ben), Pierre (Danielle), Lauren (Nathan), Alix (Eddie), Chloe (Chris), Sylvain (Gabrielle), Gaelyn, Dana, Chas, Joey and Keyanna; and his great grandchildren Mathis, Zoe, Xavier, Yann, Waeva, Leah, Rae, Carter, Jordan, Patricia and Hayes also added much pleasure to his life. The family also wishes to acknowledge Roger and Denise Sabourin for their lifelong friendship with ‘Oscar’ and Rose.
Roméo graduated from Collège de St-Boniface and was especially grateful for his education at this institution where he established the Famille-Roméo-et-Rose-Verrier Student Scholarship Fund.
Roméo was proud of his accomplishments as Secretary-Treasurer of the St. Boniface School Division. He also enjoyed his position as Vice-President of Finance for the Winnipeg Jets.
In 1987 Roméo and Rose moved to Victoria where they enjoyed a well-deserved retirement filled with travel, gardening and family.
Roméo was a ray of sunshine wherever he went: The twinkle in his eye, his big smile and his countless stories brought joy to all who had the privilege of meeting him. He will be greatly missed.
Roméo loved the ten years he lived at Rose Manor surrounded by many friends and a very caring staff whom the family wishes to thank for their dedication.
We will also be forever grateful to Victoria Hospice for their immeasurable support during Roméo’s final days with us.
A celebration of Roméo’s life will be held in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rose Manor or to the Victoria Hospice Society.
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C’est avec immense regret que nous annonçons le décès de Roméo Noël Verrier le 29 janvier 2023 à l’âge de 91 ans. Il est né le 22 novembre 1931 à Winnipeg (Manitoba), un des trois fils fort enjoués et joviaux de Lina et Aimé. Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Gisèle (Raymond), Gilbert (Gisèle), Joanne, Gérald et Robert (Susan). Il laisse également ses petits-enfants Francine (Dan), Rémi, Angèle (Tim), Sophie (Ben), Pierre (Danielle), Lauren (Nathan), Alix (Eddie), Chloe (Chris), Sylvain (Gabrielle), Gaelyn, Dana, Chas, Joey et Keyanna, et ses arrières petits-enfants Mathis, Zoe, Xavier, Carter, Jordan, Yann, Leah, Rae, Waeva, Patricia et Hayes. Il fut prédécédé par sa tendre épouse de 64 ans Rose en 2017, son fils Marc en 2013 ainsi que par ses frères Louis (Émérence) et Léo (Rita).
Roméo a terminé ses études au Collège de St-Boniface, et en reconnaissance de cette institution il a établi les Fonds Famille-Roméo-et-Rose-Verrier. ‘Oscar’ a retenu de merveilleux souvenirs de ses années comme Collégien, et lui et Rose de leur grande amitié de toujours avec Roger et Denise Sabourin.
Roméo a bien joui de sa carrière en finances, surtout ses années comme Secrétaire-trésorier à la Division scolaire de St-Boniface et ensuite comme Vice-Président des Finances pour les Jets de Winnipeg.
En 1987 Roméo et Rose ont déménagé à Victoria où ils ont pu profiter de leur retraite pour voyager, jardiner et passer de bons moments avec la famille.
Roméo était un rayon de soleil qui illuminait la vie de tous ceux qu’il rencontrait. Ses yeux pétillants, son sourire contagieux et ses talents de raconteur ne pouvaient que rehausser les esprits de tous les gens qu’il croisait.
Roméo a beaucoup aimé les dix ans qu’il a vécu à Rose Manor et la famille tient à remercier le personnel de cet établissement pour leur dévouement auprès de lui.
La famille est aussi reconnaissante pour les services indispensables offerts par Victoria Hospice lors des derniers jours de Roméo.
La famille accueillera parents et amis à une celebration de la vie de Roméo à 14 heures le dimanche 28 mai aux Jardins McCall du Centre Sequoia, 4665 promenade Falaise, Victoria.
En souvenir de Roméo, plutôt que d’offrir des fleurs nous invitons les intéressés à faire un don au Rose Manor ou Victoria Hospice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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I have just discovered that Mr Verrier has passed. I think of him each time I look at the beautiful buffet and hutch purchased from him and his wife when they downsized their beautiful home by the Assiniboine River. At one point he included us in a family event at their home. A trusting and open kindness you rarely see now. A very lovely man indeed. I extend my (late) condolences to the Verrier family and wish you all well.
To our dear family members we send our condolences on the passing of uncle Romeo. His twinkling eyes and ever present smile will be sorely missed. It seems the end of an era now that all three Verrier brothers have left us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
With love and hugs
Rachelle and Kevin Lamontagne
We will certainly miss our Uncle Romeo. He filled any room he was in with witt, smiles and laughter.
His memory will always be in our hearts and we send our sincere condolences to his family.
We hope you find comfort in knowing that the three amigos, Romeo, Louis and Leo are back together once again. Love and prayers, Carmelita and Jean Louis Verrier.
We send our most heart-felt condolences to your family at this time. With much love from Uncle Dan, Auntie Marie and the girls.