Blanche Mary Slater
Posted Apr 15, 2024 | 3:51 PM
Blanche Mary Slater (née Fiddler) was born on August 20, 1932. She was the second eldest born in the family to Octave Sr. and Lucy. Blanche married Leo Slater and together they built their first home in Prince Albert, SK, as Leo was an avid carpenter. Later, they purchased land from Robin Bibby, 5 miles south of Prince Albert. Here they started a farm and built a new home.
Blanche Worked at the Coronet Hotel, PA Quick Clean Drycleaners, and for a cleaning company. Blanche also worked in the kitchen at the old Mont St. Joseph Home. She praised the work that the nuns did there.
Blanche is survived by her brother-in-law, Denis (Karen) Slater; sister-in-law, Therese Slater; special niece, Debbie (Wayne) Acorn; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Blanche is predeceased by her parents, Octave Sr. and Lucy Fiddler; husband, Leo; sister, Margorie (Gilbert) Parenteau; brother, Octave Jr. (Fern) Fiddler; parents-in-law, David (Elmira) Slater; sisters-in-law, Cathy (Ed) Basaraba and Albert and Joanne Kurtenbach, Aline and Alfred Henry; brother-in-law, Johnny Slater; and her many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to the Mont St. Joseph Foundation, 777 28 St E, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 8C2, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/10125 .
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday April 22, 2024, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1401 4 Ave W, Prince Albert, SK. Interment will follow at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 2 South.
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 : 2024-04-14
- Location : Prince Albert, SK