Evelyn Denis passed peacefully at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her family at Stensrud Lodge. Evelyn was born in St. Denis on the Joseph Labrecque Homestead, fifth child of Joseph and Delia Labrecque. Mom lived her whole life in St. Denis farming alongside her husband Paul and raising her family. Being a woman of strong faith, mom’s life was spent giving, sharing and volunteering in many ways in her community. Her immense creative ability always shone through whether it was in the expansive garden she grew, nurturing of her flower beds, the forethought she had in planting many trees and shrubs that today in part adorn the M & M Denis family farm. Singing, playing the piano and painting were just a few passions mom passed on to some of her children and grand children. Mom and Dad were blessed with many adventures in their 37 years of marriage, including summer camping along side her two brothers and their families, travelling abroad in winter or golfing with siblings. It was always savored. Several years, after the passing of Paul at the age of 62, Evelyn moved from the farm to the village of St. Denis. Things were never the same without Paul. Her declining health due to Alzheimer’s, dictated moving mom to Saskatoon for better supportive care. Of that she spent the last 6 years at Stensrud Lodge until her passing. Mom was predeceased by her husband Paul, her sisters Rose Elasz and Irene Rivard, her brothers, Wilfrid and Armand Labrecque. Left to carry on mom’s memory, are her sister Vivianne (Dave) Tindall, sister-in-laws Germaine Labrecque and Marguerite Hounjet. Her children, Jocelyn Beaulieu, Monique Denis (Marc), Dianne Denis-Blais (Marc), Yvette Berquist (Terry), Michel Denis (Lise), Denise Cattell (Darryl) and Marc Denis (Melodie). Her 19 grand-children, 21 great-grand children and 1 great-great grandchild. Our family would like to thank the staff at Stensrud Lodge for the years of compassionate care given to mom. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Denis Roman Catholic Church, St. Denis, SK on Saturday December 18th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m with Celebrant Fr. Jean Baptiste Murhumwa. Rite of Committal will take place at a later date. For those unable to attend the service please visit www.faithproductions.ca/livestream To share memories or condolences please visit www.mourningglory.ca Arrangements are in care of David Polzen – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200
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