After a brief illness, Dianne Lessard passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, with her family by her side at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.

She was predeceased by her parents Warren and Agnes Brownell, her loving husband George, brother Rae (Donald Brownell) Sheldan and wife Moreah, sister Betty Brownell, sister Joan Simpson and husband Frank; in-laws Maurice Lessard, Lloyd (Mary) Lessard and Raymond Lessard.

Dianne leaves to celebrate her life:

– Daughter Brenda (Dave) Murray, children Adrienne (Evan) Dirk, Mick and Frankie; Benjamin (Jen) Kendel; and Forbes (Megan) Murray, Abby, Elsie, Leo.

– Daughter Karen (Mark) Wyatt, children Julia Wyatt (Jeff MacLeod) Isla, and Brett Wyatt.

– Brother Jim Brownell and wife Millie.

– Sisters-in-law, Louise Lessard, Myrtle Lawrence and Carol Lessard.

– Special nephews Doug (Lexie) Lessard and Craig (Susan) Simpson.

– And numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Dianne was born in Edam, SK, on June 27, 1938.  She grew up in Minnehaha until Grade 1 when the family moved to Meota to operate a dairy farm. After completing school, Dianne worked at the CIBC and married George on October 21, 1961. The girls were born in Saskatoon and in 1970 the family relocated to Edmonton, where Dianne worked for Northern Canada Power Commission.

After retirement George and Dianne were fortunate enough to spend 28 years as snowbirds in Yuma, Arizona.  Dianne was well known for her love of gardening and kept many beautiful flower beds. Bouquets of her beloved Gladiolus and Sweet Peas were always on display in the summer months. She could also be found watching the Edmonton Oilers or Toronto Blue Jays in her spare time.  Dianne was so proud of her grand kids and loved being a Gigi to her “greats”.  She was always excited to spend time with them.  Dianne spent her last few years living at Caleb Village in North Battleford, enjoying the companionship, tile games, and getting in her steps on the second floor hallway.  She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

As per Dianne’s wishes, a graveside service will be held in the spring/summer of 2026 when it’s warm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dianne can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation ~ Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4, Battlefords Union Hospital ~ PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or the Royal University Hospital ~ 103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium – Alyssa Kozinski Student Funeral Director

• Date : 2026-01-05
• Location : North Battleford, SK