September 22, 1927 – October 4, 2016

Eileen Gladys Diemert (Kasmyrchuk) passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2016 at Victoria Hospital.  Eileen was an only child, born to John and Dorothy Maxwell in Moose Jaw.  She received her full schooling in Moose Jaw and at the young age of 18 she met the “love of her life”, and after a brief courtship they were married on August 29th, 1946 for 46 cherished years until Cy’s passing in 1992. Eileen was a very active lady throughout her life, pursuing many endeavors with her most passionate talent being music.  She dedicated over 40 years as the Choir Director at Sacred Heart Cathedral attending every Sunday Mass and all religious events, never missing a one.  She was also the Director for the Holy Family Hospital Nurses Glee Club in the 1960’s and the Prince Albert Sweet Adelines Chapter in the 70’s and 80’s.  Eileen was a member of the Sacred Heart CWL and very active member of the SHIPP committee when it was established, and worked many tireless hours beside Cy and many other volunteers from the parish.  Eileen also loved planting many many flowers and won various ribbons in the Fair Exhibition events, showcasing her pride of her green thumb and her unique creativity with her flower arrangements.  Another passion of Eileen’s was fishing with Cy in the Heart Lakes and Crean whenever time allowed.  They spent many hours entertaining friends, relatives and family at the family cabin in Waskesiu, with tons of great food and lots of laughter and memories.  Eileen was a loving mother and leaves to mourn four adopted children Sandra Diemert-Warner (Rick Warner) of Teslin, Yukon, Joe (Barb) Diemert of Delta, BC, Gary (Jackie) Diemert of Prince Albert and Debora (Larry) Ziegeman of Prince Albert; four grandchildren Brandon Marshall of Edmonton, AB, Jennifer (Josiah) MacInnis of Langley, BC, Jordon Marshall of Prince Albert and Megon Marshall (Chase) of Prince Albert; and three great-grandchildren Keisenya and Dax Marshall of Kindersley, SK and Liam MacInnis of Langley, BC.  Eileen was predeceased by her husband Cyril; parents John and Dorothy Maxwell; father-in-law Phillip Diemert; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and many friends.  We will miss her dearly.  Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 – 4th Avenue West, Prince Albert, SK with Celebrant Reverend Father Matthew Nguyen.  In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Sacred Heart Cathedral.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca    Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).

 

• Date : 2016-10-04