John Giasson was born June 18, 1923 at Rosetown, SK., and passed away on July 20, 2015 in North Battleford, SK., surrounded by his wife Therese and family. He leaves behind his loving wife Therese Giasson of 67 years (North Battleford). His children: Jeanine Grosjean (Raymond) (Delmas), Grandchildren: Alain Grosjean (Shannon), Leo Grosjean (Amy), Marc Grosjean (Amanda); Antoine(Tony) Giasson (Myrle) (Calgary); Grandchildren: Daniel Giasson (Ann Marie); Kristopher Giasson; Rose Marie Desrosiers (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Paul Desrosiers (Shannon), Nicole Ram (Moe); Charles(Chuck) Giasson (Valerie) (Beaumont); Grandchildren: Micheal Giasson (Stephanie), Rachelle Posein (Darcy), Neil Hillier, Cameron Hillier; Henri Giasson (Jurine) (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Curtis Giasson, Darrell Giasson (Ivy) & 18 Great Grandchildren. Vigil of Prayer Service was held on Friday, July 24, 2015 from Paroisse De St. Andre` Apotre in North Battleford, SK., with Presider Deacon Ghislain Bellavance. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK., with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Shared memories by Andre Giasson. I actually don't like the term eulogy myself....I much prefer "celebration of life"...which I believe better reflects Jean-Baptiste...a true gentleman...a simple man of deep faith, full of love and compassion, while possessing an undoubted and rock-solid integrity, as well as an innate and infectious "joi de vivre", and surely not forgetting his wicked sense of humor and his so endearing and unforgettable laughter! Now his family wishes to share with everyone present the following loving thoughts and reflections of their husband and father. Jean-Baptiste moved to a homestead in Delmas from Rosetown with his parents in 1926. He and his brothers and sister were raised on the family farm in Delmas. On August 18, 1948 he married Therese Dupuis from Cut Knife. Then in 1950 he took over the family farm. Jean-Baptiste and Therese raised their family of five on this farm. In the fall of 1970 Jean-Baptiste retired from farming and moved to North Battleford. To keep busy he worked for the Separate School Board and the Villa Pascal until his retirement in 1988 at the age of 65. At this time he stated to his family that he was retiring to make room for the younger generation who needed certain opportunities and actual money in order to raise their families. A so very moving example of Jean-Baptiste's profound compassion and deep concern for others. After his retirement John kept busy spending time at Turtle Lake while spending more time with Therese, his family and friends. The highlight of his fishing career was when he went salmon fishing with his three boys in Ucluelet, BC at 88 years young. John was active in his community. He sat on the Board of the Manoir Marchildon for 28 + years. John was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and spent many hours volunteering for the Knights, helping raise money for many important local charities. He was always willing to be part of the Honor Guard at the funeral of his fellow Knights, High School Graduations and other church functions. I'd like to share a few so endearing stories about Jean-Baptiste during his last few weeks of his life: Watching his favorite soap opera "The Young and the Restless" right up to the end namely at 4:30 on the very Friday before his passing at 2:14 on the following Monday. His mind was sharp till the last day. He wanted some pear juice so when he was told by Tony that the hospital did not have any he was quick to respond to his son, "You can go to Wally's." Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
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Card of Thanks:
The family of Jean-Baptiste(John) Giasson would like to thank the Battlefords Union Hospital Third Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff and Scott Parker. A special Thank-you to Father Cuong Luong, Father Gerald Michaud, Deacon Ghislain Bellavance also to soloist Karen Blais, organist Therese Michaud and Denis Giasson for serving. Thanks also to the ladies of Notre Dame CWL for a delicious lunch and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. Thank-you for all the food, visits, cards, flowers and memorial donations made in John's name. Thank-you to Battlefords Funeral Service for their help and guidance through this difficult time. Ìý
