

Obituary of Elsie Gail Balone
Elsie “Gail” Balone late of Prince Albert, SK, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Pineview Terrace Lodge in Prince Albert, SK.
Gail graduated from Wakaw High School in 1962 and went on to obtain her nursing degree and graduated in 1965. She then began her career at the Holy Family Hospital and retired after 25 years. In 1979 Gail decided to further her education by attending the U of S to obtain training for a nursing unit administration course. She added again to her list of credentials in 1996 when she attended the U of S to become a Certified Diabetic Educator. Education was a very important part of Gail’s life as well as dedication to service work and volunteering, as was evident from the numerous boards she was involved with. Beta Signa Fi from 1966, becoming a 50 year plus member. Abbyfield Board of Directors, and the Holy Family Hospital Foundation. Gail also enjoyed her hobbies, she won awards for her cross stitching, she was a member of the Sharp Needles, an avid reader and loved baking and hosting for family and friends.
Gail will be lovingly remembered by her children, Curtis Goota and Joann Goota; grandson, Ryan; siblings, Ed (Fern) Balone, Don (Yvonne) Balone, Bev (John) Cholowsky, Miles Balone and Eden Balone; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gail was predeceased by her parents, Metro and Anne Balone; brother, Fred Balone; nephew Nolan Balone; special lifelong friend, John Chura; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 770 14th Street West Prince Albert. In lieu of other tributes donation in memory of Gail may be made to The MS Society, donorservice@mssociety.ca or Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Wakaw, SK. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Marianne Turcotte, Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK 306-763-3322.
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