Obituary of Joan Caffet

Joan Caffet passed away peacefully in Spiritwood, Sask. on September 22, 2006 at the age of 68 years. She leaves to cherish her memory: Her loving husband of 47 years Narcisse of Spiritwood, SK. Her daughters Betty Anne Caffet of Saskatoon, SK and her son Kelly (Jen) Caffet; Patricia Caffet of Prince Albert, SK and her children: Sirena (Clint) Roth & their children: Tiegan, Tyson, Jenna & Jaydan;Wayne Heppner; Melissa (Conner) Wright & their daughter Lucy and Nicole Heppner. Her sons: Glen (Shannon) Caffet of Spiritwood & their children: Tylor, Tetinya & Dyson; Phillip Caffet of Edmonton, AB and his children: Jolene, James, Rebecca and Raymond and Donald (Nancy) Caffet of Spiritwood & their sons: Alain, Jeffrey & Rian. Her sisters Peggy (Ian) McKenzie of Greenstreet, SK and Lois Hogg of Lloydminster, SK. Her brothers Douglas (Sharon) Symes of Paradise Valley, AB and David Symes of Lloydminster, SK. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. Joan was predeceased by her parents Kathleen & Archibald Symes as well as numerous aunts & uncles. Joan was born January 15, 1938. She was the first of five children of Archie and Kathleen Symes. Joan grew up at Frenchmen Butte, Sask; in her younger years she loved riding her horse Jiggs. She graduated school and went on to college to become a teacher and eventually ended up in Spiritwood. It was there that she met a young ball player and local farmer. They were married on August 20, 1959 and she also had five children. She left teaching full time to look after her children and help out on the farm. Joan loved gardening, visiting with neighbors, going to dances and curling. She really enjoyed the Ladies Bonspiel. Joan played hard but she worked even harder. It was while working on the farm some time ago that an accident happened and Joan's life was changed forever. When she woke up from the accident, although her mind was as sharp as ever, her body would no longer do what she wanted it to do. With determination and hard work she recovered remarkably but was never quite the same. Joan still loved curling and would watch her children curl. She would travel with them to bonspiels and High School Championships. For as long as she could, she would attend the Ladies Bonspiel and fun night. A Vigil of Prayers was held Monday, September 25th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fr. Lennard Sabio as Celebrant. The Funeral Service was held Tuesday, September 26th, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Spiritwood, Saskatchewan with Reverend Peter Boote officiating. Phil Marion was the music director. The cross bearer was Raymond Caffet. Glen Caffet gave the eulogy. An honor guard was formed by her grandchildren. The Honorary Pallbears were "All relatives and friends who shared in Joan's life." The Urn Bearer was Nicole Heppner. In Lieu of flowers Memorial Donations in Joan's memory may made to the Spiritwood & District Health Complex Foundation-Long Term Care.