Obituary of Simonne Raes

Pauline (Simonne) Raes

Aka: Sy

 

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Simonne on November 24, 2024, at the age of 87. She will be dearly missed.

 

Simonne was born to Armand and Annette (née Rheaume) on the family farm near Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan, on May 2, 1937. She was the youngest child in her family.

 

Simonne was raised on the family farm until she joined her sisters at the convent in Lafleche. She later studied education in Regina and taught at the Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon, three elementary schools, two high schools, and the University of Regina before becoming a realtor. Prior to her parents' passing, she served as each of their caregivers, working at a tax filing firm during the intervening period.

 

Simonne enjoyed spending her free time in the yard and was a quick study in the use of computers. More recently, she was placed in care at the Echo Lodge Special Care Home in Fort Qu'Appelle to support her with dementia and other ailments.

 

Simonne is survived by her son, Guy; grandson, Christopher (Jess), granddaughter, Katherine; and great-granddaughter, Halle. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Armand and Annette; siblings, Georgette, Jean, Claude, and Suzanne; nephew, Phillip; and niece, Laura.

 

A memorial will be held in the spring of 2025. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301-2550 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 3X1