It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of their beloved Mother, Grandmother, Mrs.Madeleine Fransoo on Friday,August 22, 2025 at the age of 87 years. Madeleine Eleonore Fransoo, a beacon of love and strength, entered this world on July 22nd, 1938, in Ranger, Saskatchewan, as the third of nine cherished children born to Laval and Bibiane Ayotte. With a heart full of devotion, she married her soulmate, Cyril Fransoo, on July 10th, 1958, in the close-knit community of Delmas, Saskatchewan. Together, they built a beautiful life, welcoming four beloved sons —Jerome (Heather), Gerard (Alison), Michael (Colais), and Gilles (Marti)—who filled their home with laughter and love. Madeleine’s compassion and dedication shone brightly in her career as a psychiatric nurse. After earning her Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing from the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford in 1960, she poured her heart into caring for others at both the hospital and Villa Pascal Nursing Home until 1985. Her nurturing spirit extended beyond her profession to the family farm, where she and Cyril founded Fransoo Stock Farms Ltd. In the 1960s. With unwavering commitment, they raised dairy and registered Horned Hereford cattle, hogs, and bountiful grain crops, cultivating not just a successful business, but a legacy of hard work and togetherness. A woman of deep faith, Madeleine was a pillar of her Catholic Church community, generously giving her time and love to the Church and serving as a devoted member of the Catholic Women’s League. Her vibrant spirit also found joy in the camaraderie of the Canadian Red Hat Society, where her infectious smile lit up every gathering. From 1991, Madeleine and Cyril embraced the warmth of Yuma, Arizona, each winter, where they forged cherished friendships with kindred spirits from across North America. Above all, Madeleine’s heart belonged to her family. She was Cyril’s steadfast partner, a devoted daughter to Bibiane and Laval, a loving sister to her eight siblings, and an extraordinary mother and grandmother whose warmth enveloped her sons, their spouses, and her many grandchildren. Her greatest joy was found in family moments—whether sharing stories, baking her famous apple pies, or simply holding her loved ones close. Madeleine’s legacy of kindness, resilience, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Tai Le and Rev. Fr. Nestor Gregoire as celebrants. Interment followed at the North Battleford City Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

• Date : 2025-08-22
• Location : North Battleford, SK