LEVESQUE, Hariette Cecile: With both sorrow and gratitude, we say "good-bye for now" to our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Hariette was born July 3, 1922 in Whitefish, Montana, and passed away April 8, 2014, at the age of ninety-one years, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, surrounded by the love of many family members. Our Mom lived with quiet grace and dignity, even in the face of change and loss and suffering. She possessed a gift of "acceptance," choosing to be content, and relishing the simple pleasures of life with a sense of humor and a grateful heart. Her greatest pride and joy was her large family, and she considered herself to be very wealthy within that treasury of relationships. One of her greatest pleasures was gathering her family, in hosting "Saturday afternoon coffee," every week for more than 50 years, or in filling her home to enjoy special occasions with plenty of great food, lively conversation, lots of laughter and playing cards. Mom's life was characterized by gratitude, loving-kindness, forgiveness, generosity, courage and joy. These qualities embody the beautiful legacy of her life. We have all learned important life lessons by observing her example and her strength. Celebrating her life and cherishing her memory are her living children, Charles (Ann) of Port Alberni, BC, Yvette (Victor) Ukrainetz of Kelowna, BC, Trudy Ray of North Battleford, SK, Paul (Carrie) Levesque of Coquitlam, BC, Frank Levesque of Vernon, BC, Ray Levesque of Elkford, BC, Marcel (Geri) Levesque of Seven Persons, AB, Will (Linda) Levesque of Meota, SK, Terry (Brian) Thompson of North Battleford, SK, Louis (Kris) Levesque of Bowden, AB, Suzanne (Ian) Couperthwaite of North Battleford, SK., 41 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Eva Combres of North Battleford, SK, two Brothers, Roger (Aurore) Lauzon of Enderby, BC, Leo (Bea) Lauzon of Grand Prairie, AB., many nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Hariette were her parents, Alderic and Varilda Lauzon, her beloved husband of 56 years, Leon Levesque, son, Ernest Levesque, daughter-in-law Janice Levesque, grandsons Clayton Ray, Richard Levesque and Daniel Levesque, her sisters, Florence Combres, Sister Marie Claire Lauzon. The Vigil of Prayer for Hariette was held April 10, 2014, 7:30 pm, at St Andre's RC Church with Jean Pawlus presiding and music ministry by Our Lady of Fatima Choir. The Word was proclaimed by Terry Thompson, Charles Levesque, Prayer of the Faithful by Louise Jamieson, Deborah Maloney, and Rosary led by Will & Linda Levesque. Mass of Christian Burial was held April 11, 2014, 2:00 pm, at Notre Dame RC Church, with Celebrant Rev. Fr Gerard Legaspi and Co-Celebrant Rev. Fr Peter Paase. Cross-bearer was Michael Couperthwaite, Pall was placed by Yvette Ukrainetz & Trudy Ray, flowers by Louis Levesque and crucifix by Marcel Levesque. The Word was proclaimed by Sandra Couperthwaite & Amanda Moore, Responsorial Psalm by Wendy Rowley, Prayer of the Faithful by Sarah Couperthwaite & Jennifer Schnell. Gift Bearers were Randy Ray, Rayanne Mitchell, Marie DeCoste & Matthew Levesque. Tribute to Hariette was shared by Linda Levesque. Music Ministry provided by Lisa Hornung, Jaki Esquirol, Robert MacKay, Notre Dame Choir & Our Lady of Fatima Choir. Pallbearers were grandsons: Darryl Ray, Kevin Thompson, Ryan Levesque, Neill Levesque, Blake Thompson & Mark Couperthwaite. Rite of Commital took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. MEMORIALS: requested as Mass Offerings, or donations to Chalice , 445 Sackville Drive, Suite 1, Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2S1 (www.chalice.ca). Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battleford's Funeral Services. CARD OF THANKS: The family of Hariette Levesque expresses their deep appreciation for the compassionate support of so many: the caring staff at the Battleford's Union Hospital during Mom's last days and hours, Battleford's Funeral Services for sensitively guiding us through preparations, Father Gerard, Father Peter & Jean Pawlus for leading us in meaningful liturgies, & the Notre Dame ladies who prepared and served a beautiful lunch. We thank those who joined us for the Vigil of Prayer and Funeral Mass, especially those who provided Music Ministry & participated in the Liturgies. Grateful thanks to all who called with condolences, brought food, cards, flowers, Mass offerings and many acts of kindness. And most of all we thank God for the gift of our Mother, who loved us so well for so many years. ~ the Levesque Family ____________________________________________________
