Ruth Irene Fauchon passed away on November 20, 2015, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She is lovingly remembered and survived by her family, son Don Fauchon of Squamish, BC, grandson Michael (Katherine), daughter Pat Fauchon of Battleford, SK, grandchildren Jean, Rena (Edwin) and Sean (Courtney), son Allan (Cory) Fauchon of North Battleford, SK, grandson Kyle (Amber), daughter Nanette (Stephen) Newton of Medicine Hat, AB, grandchildren Dylan, Brett and Caitlin. She will be lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Odin and Sonny Orr, Kimberly Milnthorp, Jorja and Sawyer Smockum and Holden, Harper and Braelyn Fauchon. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Maurice Fauchon, son Lionel Fauchon, grandson Aaron Fauchon, mother Ruby McManus, father Charles McManus, sister Mary Kruse, brother Don McManus, and son-in-law George Larose. Ruth was born on July 20, 1929, in Griffin, SK. She attained her psychiatric nursing and worked at the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, SK for nineteen years.  Shortly after starting at the hospital, Ruth met and fell in love with Maurice Fauchon and on February 17, 1949, they were married.  In 1967 the family moved to North Battleford, SK. Here Ruth worked at the Clarendon Hotel as the hotel manager for six years. She then went on to work at Saint Thomas College as the secretary for eight years before retiring. Ruth was a long-time member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #70 as well as a member of the Battlefords Care Auxiliary. Her quick wit and humor were sure to touch you. Ruth enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Prystupa, Dr. Lamb, Dr. Starr and all of the nurses on the Palliative Care Unit, BUH for all of their care and compassion during mom’s final days. A very special thank you to Fr. Greg Elder, a lifelong family friend, for being there for mom and the family. We appreciate your kindness and prayers. Our family and friends mean so much to us, especially at a time like this and we would like to thank all of you who sent flowers, cards and donations. Your kindness will always be remembered. May God Bless All Of You. Sincerely, Don, Pat, Allan, Nanette and Families. A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Pallbearers were Jean Fauchon, Rena Fauchon-Smockum, Sean Fauchon, Kyle Fauchon, Dylan Stabler, Brett Stabler and Caitlin Newton. Honour Guard & Tribute was Branch 70 Royal Canadian Legion, North Battleford, SK. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, BUH or to The Canadian Cancer Society. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
