Georgette Archambault passed away on June 24, 2011 at the Manitou Lodge in Watrous, Sask. She passed away after a short illness at the age of 91.
Georgette was born on July 25, 1919 at Ste. Rose municipality, Man., south half of section 31-23-14, west of the first meridian. Her maiden name was Gagnon. Georgette went to school in Ste. Amelie, Man. She married Andre Archambault on Oct. 28, 1939 at Ste. Amelie, Man.
Georgette was predeceased by her parents Ernest and Donalda Gagnon; husband, Andre on Nov. 4, 1980; one son, George; one grandson, Aron Weinberger; granddaughter, Sheila Archambault; her parents; five brothers and three sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Georgette is survived by her children, Bernie Archambault, Kenaston, Sask.; Yvette (Larry) Gross, Watrous, Sask.; Denise (John) Karmin, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Lucienne (Allan) Gross, Watrous, Sask. and Lorraine (Bill) Humilowich, Kenaston, Sask. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, David (Kat), Barry (Erika), Keith (Alana), Carrie (Kyle), Diane (Ray), Angela, Steven (Crystal), Michelle (Dale) and Tanya (Kent), as well as 13 great-grandchildren, Cody, Teanna, Spencer, Chandler, Nathaniel, Desiree, Ariel, Ashton, Morgan, Ethan, Paige, Luca and Noah.
Mom was a great cook and baker. One of her specialties was her shake and bake little chicken drummies and rice. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The Mass of Christian Burial funeral service was held on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Parish in Watrous, Sask. with Father Augustine Ebido officiating. The St. Ann’s choir was in attendance. The active pallbearers were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Angela Daly and Barry Chan.
Interment was in the family plot in the Davidson cemetery, Davidson, Sask.
Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
