Beatrice Despins
December 13, 1920 ~ April 2, 2021

Mrs. Beatrice Despins, beloved wife of the late Mr. Omer J. Despins, formerly of Prince Albert, SK, passed away peacefully, surrounded with love at home in Saskatoon, SK, attended by her two youngest daughters, on Friday April 2, 2021, at the age of 100 years.

Beatrice is survived by her children, Claudette Souter of Canmore, AB, Marie Giacobbo of Winnipeg, MB, Anne Despins-Marini of Carrufo, Italy, Arthur Despins of Saskatoon, SK, Victor Despins (Elizabeth) of Lac St. Anne, AB, Connie Despins (Lance LaCroix) of Saskatoon, SK, Valerie Painchaud (John Delparte) of Candle Lake, SK, and David Painchaud of Prince Albert, SK. She will also be dearly missed by her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Angeline Charlebois, Armand Poitras, Lawrence Poitras, Clarice Pettitt, Ernest Poitras; her sister-in-law, Claire Bergen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Doria (nee Lacoursiere) and Leon Poitras; her loving husband, Omer Despins; and her sisters, Doris Poitras in childhood, Bernadette LaPrairie, Marguerite Guillet, and Laurette Lyerly; her two sons-in-law, George Souter and Augusto Marini; and her great-granddaughter, Tory Lindsay.

Beatrice was born on December 13, 1920, in Delmas, SK. She married Omer Despins on June 24, 1941, in Blaine Lake, SK. Beatrice and Omer celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing in May 1994. She was a homemaker and selfless giver. After her first priority, her family, she opened her door and heart to be mom for many children and teens from Northern Saskatchewan, teaching them about life, the value of education and most importantly, family.

She was a hard-working woman; she worked seven days a week from 6 am to 10 pm cooking, cleaning, sewing, tending the garden, baking the most amazing bread, buns and apple pies. Still she found time in her day to clean and bandage cuts and scrapes, teaching kids how to cook and comfort them. Once her children were grown, she devoted more than 30 years to the Catholic Women’s League at Sacred Heart Cathedral. She volunteered many hours working at the Thrift Shop, or “Tiffany’s” as she loved to call it. She spent many hours knitting, and crocheting mittens, scarves, afghans, and sewing quilts for her family. Many were also donated to bazaars and shelters.

She was a patient woman with her sometimes-rambunctious children. Her favorite pastime was to play cards. “Golf” was always fun as she never wanted to give any “surprises” to her opponents. She had a wry sense of humor that surprised new card players and often made everyone laugh. Her card playing skills were to be revered and feared.

The Prayer Service for Beatrice will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at River Park Funeral Home, 301 River Street West, Prince Albert, SK. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 4 Ave West, Prince Albert, SK. Family and friends unable to attend the service may view it online at http://www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ServiceDetail/12136 . In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Beatrice’s memory, 1401 4 Ave West, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 5H1, Pre-authorized debit available, contact the Parish Office at (306) 763-2319. Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/riverpark/obituaries/beatrice-despins/64406 . Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Don Moriarty, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2021-04-02
• Location : Prince Albert, SK