Simonne Legault

It is with great sorrow that the Legault family announces the passing of Simonne Legault (nee DeCoeur), age 97 years. She passed away peacefully at the Golden Eagle View Long Term Care, in Canmore, AB.

Simonne was the daughter of Regina Bisson and Wilfrid DeCoeur (both predeceased) and was one of eight children. She will be missed by her sisters Pierrette Cere (Jacques predeceased) and Jeanne d Arc Lafreniere (Jacques). Predeceased by sisters Mignonne De Coeur, Yvonne Lafleur (Jean), Virginie Menard (John), and brothers Doris De Coeur (Simonne) and Raymond DeCoeur.

She was the beloved mother of Gilles (Marlene), Guy (Cathy), Gerald (Tara), Rachel (Jean) and Jacques (Lucille).

Sadly missed by grandchildren Amanda, Daniel, Sarah (John), Michael (Anna), Christina (Colleen), Ellie (Trevor), Josh, Allain, Joel (Sherie), Natalie (Jeremy), Alex, Paige and great grandchildren David, Faye, Jade (Jon), Aaliyah (Emerance), Karla, Cedar, Acacia, Simeon, Meadow, Francis, Brayden, Kingston, Sullivan, and great-great grandchildren Rose and Hennessy. She also leaves many nephews, nieces, lifelong friends and neighbours.

Mum was a registered nurse and started her career at the Sacre-Coeur Hospital in Montreal. She took a pause from nursing to raise her family with husband Roland (predeceased) in Capreol, ON. She later returned to nursing and worked at St-Joseph Hospital and Extendicare in Sudbury, ON. Mum moved to Alberta in 1980 and lived in Calgary and Banff before settling in Canmore.

Simonne loved the mountains and she spent the better part of her life there. She had a zest for life and loved spending time with her family, gardening, walking, biking and cross-country skiing. She was a

talented, self-taught artist and painted many mountain landscapes

as well as the local flora and fauna. She was also an accomplished cook and baker. We were always excited for Christmas and her tourtière – it was the best!!

The family owes a debt of gratitude to her youngest son Jacques, and his wife Lucille, who did so much to care for her in her last years and enabled her to have the best possible life in Canmore. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

The family would also like to extend the biggest thank you to the staff of the Golden Eagle View Long Term Care, who provided such excellent care for Simonne in the time she spent there.

A Memorial Service for Simonne will be celebrated in Spring 2023

Services provided by Russ Reynolds and Bow River Funeral Service.