Obituary of Joan Monette

Joan Monette, beloved wife of Harry of Yorkton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9th, 2021, at the age of 87 years. Joan Marie Monette (Bilodeau), was born in Regina, Sk. to Ivy and Romaine Bilodeau on May 25, 1933. Joan attended Strathcona Public School and Sacred Heart Academy in Regina until her graduation. It was at this time that she met and was courted by a young gentleman named Harry who worked for Sask Power. They were married on March 31, 1951. They lived with Harry's parents in Regina until they moved to Yorkton in 1955. Joan is survived by her husband Harry Monette (Canora Gateway Lodge) and their 8 children. Dave (Jan) Monette of Prince Albert, Carol (John) Derbowka of Saskatoon, Bruce (Colleen) Monette of Good Spirit Lake, Keith (Connie) Monette of Saskatoon, Denyse (Rod) Simair of Crossmount, Doug (Lorrie) Monette of Tisdale, Larry (Diane) Monette of Saskatoon and Ron (Louella) Monette of Saskatoon. She also has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Joan has always been a cornerstone for the family. She has taught us by her example about life's joys and sorrows and shared with us God's values to guide us in our lives. Joan's own words on her resume, showed what a talented, creative and active life she lived. Joan had a wonderful sense of humour, quick wit and beautiful smile. Joan was a longtime member of St. Gerard's Church in Yorkton, a Charter, founding member of the Catholic Women's League, and a former member of the Yorkton Kinette Club. For the past 65 years Joan and Harry lived in Yorkton. With declining health, they moved to the Canora Gateway Lodge in July, 2020. Joan will be forever loved and missed. The Funeral Liturgy was held on Friday, January 15, 2021, from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen officiating. The hymns shared were, "On Eagles Wings", "The Lord is My Shepard", "How Great Thou art" and "Amazing Grace". The readers were Carly Stein and Kayla Elliott and the eulogy was given by Carol Derbowka. The interment followed at the Yorkton City Cemetery Columbarium with Ron Monette serving as urn bearer. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan (200-4545 Parliament Ave, Regina, SK, S4W 0G3) as gifts of remembrance. Dear Father, She was a pillar, a gift of love, a treasure to my soul. Always caring, ever kind and giving, even as she grew old. To me she was a lovely mom, to you a beloved child. I could only know her a little, you knew her spirit deep inside. Whilst waves of grief break over me, crushing like a storm, You've greeted her with a warm embrace, and gently called her home. It's silent and so empty here, since she passed away, And yet she will hear celebration, called forever into grace. Joan Monette's Resume Personally Written In 1998: I have never written a resume in my life so this is a first. Currently I am employed in my original job which I have held for the past 47 years. My qualifications for this position have been strictly based on a hands on learning experience and a trial and error approach, which has obviously been proven to show my efforts to the best of my job. Listed below are some of the tasks which are part of my job. Wife Mother GrandmotherWasherwoman Entertainer PTA Secretary Dressmaker Postal clerk Nurse Doctor Bingo player Slot machine player Mrs. Fix it Mother-in-law Crafter Barber Collector Servant Cook Compiles of pictures Cleaner Teacher Shopper Friend Ironer Club woman Advisor Gardener Enumerator Reminder Painter DRO-poll clerk Etcetera-etcetera Although proficient in the above I feel I should mention my weaker points: Unable to drive a car- also not inclined towards mathematics- also have an aversion carrying heavy loads. Money does not stay in my hands for long but I enjoy spending it for gratification of my weaknesses. Education: Grade XII and Graduate of the School of Hard Knocks Over the years my hobbies have been many: Photography Singing Writing stories TV Reading Paper tole Sewing Embroidery Painting Swimming Dancing Skating Playing organ Some of my aliases are: Mary Poppins (almost perfect) Wonder Woman Joan of Ark (sometimes martyr to the cause) Service Details. Service When: Friday, January 15th, 2021 1:00pm Officiant: Fr. Louis Kim Nguyen Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Joan Monette May 25, 1933 - January 9, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book