Obituary of Georgette Simone Couture

In our hearts forever, we say goodbye to our beloved Georgette Simone Couture on Sunday August 4th, 2013. Georgette Simone Ruel (Couture) was born on April 6th, 1917 in Shell River, Sk. and died peacefully Aug 4, 2013 at Whispering Pine Place in Canwood, SK. Georgette loved, and was loved throughout her life, her faith and dignity blessed everyone she met. She married Leo Couture in 1935, Georgette moved onto the Couture Homestead in Debden, raising her family on the farm, in a community where most of her neighbours and friends were immediate family. In 1964, she battled and won her fight with cervical cancer. Georgette moved to Falher, AB to work after the death of her husband in 1969. She retired back in Debden, where her home was always open to family and friends. Her hand written prayers, seasoned homemade popcorn and knitted towels were greatly valued gifts as were the smiles, and gentle words of recognition she bestowed on so many. We will always to be grateful to the Lord for the gift of Georgette Couture. She leaves to mourn: Her children: Jacquelin (Solange) Couture, Debden, Sk, Ghislaine (Raymond) Lepage, Saskatoon, SK, Yoland (Giselle) Couture, Debden, SK, Jules (Clemence) Couture, Debden, SK, Paulette (Larry) Bracken, Saskatoon, SK, Gaetan (Rita) Couture, Victoire, SK, Carmen (Greg) Graham, Langham, SK, Aline (Marc) Desaulniers, Fahler, AB, 24 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; Her Viens stepchildren; 4 sisters: Henriette Bilodeau, Debden, SK, Marie Houde, Debden, SK, Denise Lajeunesse, Prince Albert, SK, Rebecca Paquette, Debden, SK, 1 brother,Laurent Ruel of Debden, SK;a brother-in-law, Wilfrid Fortier; sisters-in-law, Adelle Couture, Murielle Ruel. She is predeceased by: Her husband, Leo Couture, 2nd husband, Roland Viens; Her parents, Amedee and Alphonsine Ruel;Her brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters and sisters-in-law: Bernadette (Arthur Bertrand) (Ovila Nadeau), Jeannette (Emile) Couture, Gilberte (Conrad) Paquette, Cecile Fortier, Cebal (Germaine) Ruel, Paul-Emile (Alice) Ruel, Roger Ruel, Egide (Therese) Ruel, Wilfrid Bilodeau, Raymond Houde, Patrick Lajeunesse, Albert Paquette, Ellen Ruel. Prayer Service was held on Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 from the St.-Jean-Baptiste Roman Catholic Church, Debden, SK – Officiated by Bob and Sandra Fontaine Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 with Celebrant - Reverend Father Sebastian Kunnath. Cross Bearers; Michael Bracken and Brett Graham. Intentions; Dori Banda and Monique Lamontagne. Eulogy; Ghislaine Lepage and Rita Couture. Offerings: Nadine Lepage-Will, Jacqueline Strelau, Danielle Makimow, Rachel Desaulniers. Organist; Bertha Couture, Soloists: Gilles Francoeur and Rita Couture Pallbearers; Richard Couture, Martin Lepage, Donald Couture, Roger Couture, Leslie Couture, Paul Bracken. Honorary Pallbearers -The Debden Golden Age Club Donations may be made to Debden Heritage Manor or Whispering Pine Place in Georgette’s honor. MY DEAR CHILDREN, FAMILY AND FRIENDS Do not weep for me, I am with my Saviour Jesus Christ. I have found my heavenly reward here, peace and contentment for eternity. Know that I loved you all. Until we meet again, Aurevoir mais Enfants. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences may do so by visiting www.beaulacfuneralhome.com The family entrusted arrangements to Ed Beaulac of Beau "Lac" Funeral Home, Spiritwood (306-883-3500)