Obituary of Lucille Marie Reidt

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the Shellbrook Hospital and surrounded by her loving family, Lucille Marie Reidt went home to be with her Lord at the age of 70 years. Lucille was born April 4, 1942 in the D’Amour District, four months after her father’s sudden passing. She was lovingly raised by her widowed mother and older siblings. She attended school at Beausite School until 1953 when her family moved to Leask where she and her youngest brother attended high school. Many teenage memories were made with best friend Alma Fouquette (Dube) and her many close friends. She married Norman on August 13, 1960 and moved to the Silvergrove District 19 miles east of Leask to a farm purchased from Norman’s uncle. Here she assumed her role as a young bride and later a loving and dedicated mother to their two daughters. Lucille was very involved as a farm wife and mother. Ella Reidt, Lucille’s sister-in-law, lived on the neighboring farm. She gave Lucille great moral support in the earlier years on the farm and soon Lucille embraced farm life with a passion. She planted large gardens, picked berries, canned and helped Norm with the chores and raised their two precious daughters. The girls were her pride and joy, as were her five grandchildren years later. When they were on the farm Norm and Lucille would snowmobile for miles all over the country, sightseeing, touring and visiting friends. Lucille did much volunteer work for various groups and was a dedicated and active member of the Anglican Church Women for many years, where she would prepare the sanctuary for worship service, clean and make sure everything was in excellent condition. She was a skilled and accomplished seamstress who was more than happy to help friends and neighbours with alterations. She designed and created many special and unique projects in her sewing room, including the funeral pall for the church. Norman and Lucille moved to Leask in 1990. They loved to travel and throughout the years they visited most of the United States, taking in various attractions by land in their motor home or on occasion by sea. They also were able to tour Alaska and the eastern Canadian coast as well as enjoy fun times camping and fishing with friends up north during the summers. Fishing was another passion and she would often remark on what a peaceful feeling she had while sitting in the boat with a fishing rod in her hand, enjoying the scenery of the beautiful northern lakes. For fourteen years, they enjoyed winter months in southern Texas, where they made many new friends. Lucille had a genuine, gentle, caring spirit and always welcomed visitors. Never did anyone leave thirsty or hungry. Out of love for her family, Lucille always led by example: faith in God, family first and hard work. She will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed. Lucille leaves to cherish her memory; her loving husband, Norman Reidt of Leask, SK., Her children, Sandra (Murray) Galambos of Laird, SK., Connie (Andy) Jessop of Leask, SK., Her grandchildren; Brett Galambos, Kelby Galambos, Jillian Galambos all of Warman, SK., Lynnae Jessop and Nolan Jessop both of Saskatoon, SK., Her brothers and sister, Oliver (Ingrid) Robin of Edmonton, AB., George (Olga) Robin of Spruce Grove, AB., Emile (Marie) Robin of Leask, SK., Olive (Paul) Garand of Rosthern, SK., Leon (Audrey) Robin of Prince Albert, SK., Her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law; Gaby Verbonac of Leask, SK., Ella Reidt of Shellbrook, SK., Lillian Reynolds of Saskatoon, SK., Ernest (Theresa) Coates of Saskatoon, SK. and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Lucille was predeceased by; Her parents, Arthur and Marie Anne Robin, her in-laws, John and Anna Reidt, Her sisters, Therese (Albert) Garand, infant Rita Robin, Her brother, Paul Robin, Her brothers –in-law, Milton Reidt, Frank Reynolds and Lloyd Reidt, Sister–in-law, Charlotte Coates and numerous other relatives. The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Leask, SK. at 2:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Harnish as Officiant. The Readers were Lorraine Madsen, Art Robin and Dennis Coates. Alma Dube shared memories of Lucille. The song, On the Wings Of A Snow White Dove was sung by Stella Robin and Julie Lamontagne. The music for the service was done by St. Henry’s Catholic Choir. The Leask Anglican Church Women formed an Honor Guard. The Pallbearers were her nephews, Brad Robin, Francis Robin, David Robin, Dean Reidt, Doug Robin, Greg Reynolds, Robert Garand. Memorial Donations may be made to The Butler Library Project Leask, SK. or The Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project. Interment of Cremated Remains will be at a later date. Beau”Lac” Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.