LaFreniere, Lillian – of Clio, age 92, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at McLaren Flint. Lil was born on the family farm in Bluebird District, Saskatchewan Canada on March 17, 1928. She was the youngest and last survivor of 11 children.

Lil (or Lily to her siblings) married her first husband Ted in 1946, had three children and spent most of their married life in the North Battleford area of Saskatchewan, Canada. Ted who was a veteran of the Second World War passed away in 1971. In 1988 she married Rene Lafreniere and moved to Mount Morris Michigan. She later moved to Clio where she lived on her own until going into hospital in November 2020.
Lil always loved to dance and was even known to dance on a table from time to time. Even as a grandma she danced on tables with her granddaughters although much more carefully. Lil was a regular line dancer at the Clio Senior’s Centre,dancing with all of her friends. Even though her mobility became more limited as she got older Lil was still out there line dancing using a cane. Lil was very fond of gardening and was always surrounded by flowers, shrubs and ornamental trees. Lily always took great pride in her yard and home.

Lil is survived by her children Richmond (Rita), Gail (Bill), Shannon (Evangeline); her six grandchilldren Jennifer, Amber, Darren, Clint, Nicolette and Christopher. Also mourning her loss are her five great grandchildren; Lucas, Olivia, Ethan, Alyson and Kaitlyn. There will be a service held for Lil in Saskatchewan at a later date. Lillian’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all of their mother’s friends and neighbours who helped and watched over our mother with such love and kindness. We would also like to express our appreciation for the care and attention our mother received at Mclaren Flint during her final days especially to the nurses and doctors on the eighth floor. Your kindness and understanding were so comforting to us. Mom has gone to be with all of her brothers and sisters, to dance and give thanks for a long and fulfilling life. Dance mom, dance and go to Bluebird.

Mass

Notre Dame Church

1201 105 St, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 1S8

July 7, 2022

11:00 am

Officiated by

Rev Father Sebastien Kunnath

 

Lunch & Fellowship

Western Development Museum

Highway 16 & Highway 40, North Battleford, Saskatchewan

 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to T’Neale Bosman of Sallows & McDonald~Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford, SK

• Date : 2022-06-29
• Location : North Battleford, Saskatchewan