Cecilia Melina Provencher (nee Beauchesne) was born on Monday, May 18, 1936, in Prince Albert, SK, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Shellbrook Nursing Home.

Cecile is survived by her ten children, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Debbie (Harvey) Delisle and family, Adrienne Provencher and family, Norman (Bev) Provencher and family, Joanne (Duane) Overholt and family, Leon (Suzanne) Provencher and family, Gordon (Kim) Provencher and family, Roger (Trina) Provencher and family, Linda Gervais and family, Richard (Belinda) Provencher and family, Dean (Kari) Provencher and family. She is also survived by her siblings, Delores Strukoff, Fred Beauchesne, Donald Beauchesne, and Gordy Beauchesne.

She was predeceased by the father of her children, Thomas Provencher; her parents, Romeo and Louise; her sister, Connie; two grandchildren, Kevin Miller and Tyler Provencher; and one great-grandchild, Jayce Gervais.

Mom and dad farmed side by side for many years in Valbrand, SK, raising their family. Mom was an avid knitter and chrocheter, something she passed on to her daughters. She was an excellent seamstress and could always make something out of nothing.

In her retirement years, she was an avid bingo player, enjoyed making puzzles, going to jam session, dancing, and visiting with her children and grandchildren. Cecilia enjoyed her flowers during the summer.

In her later years, she became a resident of Parkland Integrated Long Term Care Home, at the Roughrider Crescent, in Shellbrook, SK. Cecilia made many new friends in her new home, and loved all of the Roughrider Crescent staff as they become her extended family. She enjoyed many afternoon entertainment sessions and the country drives, or visiting in her room. Mom was passionate about her Toronto Blue Jays, anyone at any time could ask mom about the Blue Jays, and she would tell you about the scores, players, or any game and she could fill you in on what was happening with her Jays.

Mom’s family would like to thank all the Roughrider Crescent staff for their excellent care that they provided to our mom over the last three years. Especially since March 2020 with visitation restrictions, they took excellent care of mom, and we considered them her extended family. We are very fortunate to have the care and love that our mom received from all of you.

A private family interment had taken place at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be left at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/riverpark/obituaries/cecilia-provencher/58600 . Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of River Park Funeral Home, (306) 764-2727, Paula Hanson, Funeral Director.

• Date : 2020-12-21
• Location : Shellbrook, SK