It is with profound sadness that the family of Audrey Lorrie Sass (Middlebrook), beloved wife of Lorne Sass, announce her passing on November 5, 2024 at the age of 58 years.

Audrey was born on October 1, 1966 in Prince Albert, SK. Audrey attended school in Prince Albert and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1984. Audrey commenced work at the Bank of Montreal after high school. Audrey and Lorne were married on November 12, 1988. They had two children – Landon born in 1991 and Brielle in 1994. Audrey comes from the Haydukewich lineage; she naturally loved all activities at Candle Lake and being at their cabin. Audrey treasured the beautiful sunsets at Candle Lake. Many celebrations and relaxation were enjoyed at the cabin. It was a place for reflection and appreciation of life. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Audrey helped Lorne on the family farm for many years until her health no longer permitted her to do so. She was always supportive of Lorne’s commitment to the farm in Weirdale.

Audrey was supportive of Lorne’s desire to curl with his buddies. She loved cheering Lorne on and always was his biggest fan. She also encouraged him to hunt with his dad. They enjoyed taking family and winter vacations where Audrey could enjoy the beaches and warm weather and the occasional tequila!

Throughout the time of doctors’ appointments and healing, Lorne demonstrated what love and commitment really means in a marriage. His devotion to Audrey was exemplary.

Audrey is lovingly survived by her husband of 35 years, Lorne Sass; Parents, Ivor and Joyce Middlebrook – Prince Albert; Son, Landon Sass (Roger Bennett) – Prince Albert; Daughter, Brielle Sass (Matthew Yungwirth) of Prince Albert, and her children Cohen and Jensen and Matt’s children Brooke and Brynn; Brother, Barry (Darlene) Middlebrook – Calgary, their children, Justin (Sasha Milashenko), Rebecca, Jared, Joel (Knsenia Herbst) and Jonathan; Brother, Lance Middlebrook – Prince Albert; Brother, Murray (Val) Middlebrook – Prince Albert, their children Raelee (Shane) Dubyk (their children Moxie and Murphy), and Ciara Middlebrook; Mother-in-law, Elsie Sass – Weirdale; Sister-in-law, Debra (Ken) Trofimuk, of Prince Albert; Sister-in-law, Cindy Sass (Mathew Hrychuk) – Nipawin, her children Brodie Vatamaniuck of Nipawin, Braun Vatamaniuck, his children Kashlyn and Kaybree of Lloydminster, SK; Burgess Vatamaniuck (Krysta) and their children Ryker and Wylder of Prince Albert; Brother-in-law, Keith Bird (Kim MacLean) of Prince Albert; Audrey’s aunts, uncles, and many other relatives.

Audrey Sass was predeceased by her Grandparents, Walter and Sophie (Swityk) Haydukewich; John and Nora (Granum) Middlebrook; her Father-in-law – Harry Sass; Sister-in-law – Kathy Sass; Brother-in-law – Dennis Murphy.

Support from Lorne’s cousin Bob Stacey and Karen has been tremendous. The support from friends over the years has been nothing short of incredible.  Special thanks to Michelle and Brian Martin; Doug and Karen Phelps; Mark and Geri Ann Pelechaty;  Irene and Brian Bieber; Wendy Sorenson and Heather Belyk.

Special thanks to our neighbors Ken and Nancy Loewen, Don and Joan Pikaluk for taking Audrey to dialysis when needed and for the support they provided to Audrey throughout the years.

Lorne and family would like to recognize the Dialysis Unit at the Victoria Hospital for their professionalism and compassion. Staff at the Regina General Hospital were simply amazing during Audrey’s last days.

Celebration of Aurdrey’ s Life will be at 11:00 am on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Alliance Church in Prince Albert, located at 2777 6^th Avenue West, followed by lunch. Family and close friends are welcome to the Interment at Memorial Garden’s, Highway #2, South of Prince Albert, SK, immediately after lunch. For those unable to attend here is the live stream link https://princealbertalliance.com/special-service

In lieu of other tributes donations in Audrey’s memory may be directed to the Lupus SK Society, Box 88 Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, S7N OW8, https://lupussk.com/ and/or Victoria Hospital Foundation – Boreal Healthcare Foundation, Box 3000 Station Main, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 5T4, https://weblink.donorperfect.com/borealhealth . Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home and Crematorium, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director, Prince Albert, SK                    306-763-3322.

• Date : 2024-11-05
• Location : Prince Albert, SK