Obituary of Simon Joseph Emil Desjardins

DESJARDINS- Mr. Simon Desjardins, age 95, late of Marcelin, passed away in Parkland Terrace Care Home in Shellbrook on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Simon leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Louise Desjardins of Marcelin, Norman Desjardins (Caroline Wilson) of Marcelin, Jo-Ann (Michel) Barre of Saskatoon; his grandchildren, Keith Desjardins of Marcelin, Kelly (Denise) Desjardins of Marcelin and their children Dylan and Kiara, Gina (Chris) Cook of Vancouver and their children Stella, Bijou, Willow, Jamie (Phil) deKoning of Red Deer, Brooklyn Barre of Saskatoon, Natalie Barre of Saskatoon; his sisters, Mariette Charbonneau of Ste. Therese PQ, Antoinette Desjardins of Ferme Neuve PQ, Francoise Desjardins of Ste. Therese PQ; two special friends, Blanche Ranger and Lucille Gauthier of Marcelin; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was predeceased by his dear wife, Lea (nee: Hamand) Desjardins; his brothers and sisters, Paul Desjardins, Simone Willick, Dorilda Sanche, Leo Desjardins, Marcel Desjardins, Bernard Desjardins, Horace Desjardins, George Desjardins, Sr. Marguerite Desjardins, Rene Desjardins, an infant brother, Laurent. The Liturgy of Prayer was read at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Marcelin on Friday, February 17 at 7:30 pm with Harry Lafond as reader. The Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph's on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Tru Lee as celebrant. The crossbearer was Brooklyn Barre, and the readers were Joyce Willick and Michelle Thompson. The eulogy was given by Jo_ann Barre. The organist was Maria DeGirolamo and there was special music by Ron and Carol Schira. The pallbearers were Keith Desjardins, Kelly Desjardins, Dylan Desjardins, Denis Sanche, Wayne King, and Phil de-Koning. Memorial donations may be given to the Marcelin Cemetery Fund. Interment was in Marcelin Cemetery.