Obituary of Leonie Bonneau

On October 10, 2006, Leonie Bonneau passed away peacefully at Whispering Pine Place in Canwood, SK at the age of 79. She was born the fourth child of Auguste and Eveline Bonneau on May 15, 1927 in Debden, SK. Leonie was the oldest girl and therefore, helped a lot to raise the family. She was a seamstress by trade, but worked at Demers I.G.A for many years while living at home on the family farm. When the farm was sold, she moved to Prince Albert and worked at different jobs and upgraded her education. She finally settled at home as a seamstress doing alterations and mending for a number of loyal customers. She also cared for her ailing mother during her last year of life. By 1994, alone she decided to return to Debden where she knew most everyone and enjoyed her remaining years as an active member of the Senior's Club and as a volunteer whenever she could help. Her happiest moments were spent at Morin Lake each summer surrounded by family. She leaves to cherish her memory her sisters Roseline Prefontaine, Juliette Bonneau, Marie Gravel, Lucille Doucette, Therese (Ron) McCann and Lis (Don) Katerynych; her brothers Rene (Fernande), Raymond (Paulette), Marc (Jackie), Augustin (Estelle), Leon (Rita), Luc ( Sylvia) and Robert (Claudette); her sisters in-law Bertha Bonneau and Denise (Leo) Sirois as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends. Leonie was predeceased by her parents Auguste and Eveline Bonneau, her two sisters Rita and Lilliane, her five brothers George, Albert, Paul, Jean and Henri, her two sisters in-law Lucille and Yvette, her two brothers in-law John Doucette and Ludger Prefontaine. The prayer service was held on Friday, October 13th, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. from Notre Dame des Victoires RC Church in Victoire, SK. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 14th, 2006 at 11 a.m. from Notre Dames Des Victoire RC Church with celebrant Rev. Fr. Vincent Karatunga. The music director was Louise Marchildon, the organist was Diane Duret and the soloist was Gilles Francoeur. Roger Bonneau was the cross bearer and the urn bearer was Laurent Prefontaine. Honorary pall bearers were her godsons Ronald Prefontaine, Gilles Bonneau, Roger Bonneau, Alain Bonneau, Neil Bonneau and Terrence Katerynych as well as all relatives and friends who shared in Leonie's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Debden & District Care Home. Leonie was laid to rest in the Victoire Cemetery.