Obituary of Loretta Georgina Halpin

The passing of Loretta Georgina Halpin, age 85, occurred on Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina. She came into this world on September 19, 1924 in the District of Damour, SK. She is predeceased by her parents Barame and Jeanne Jane? Brunet. She will be greatly missed by her children Allan (Peggy), Allard (Rachelle), Patrick, Marc and Claudette; as well as her loving grandchildren, Curtis (Tammy), Dean, Denita (Murray), Becky (Dave), Janet, Arlen, Lacey, Shaeli, Brian, Allison, as well as eleven great-grandchildren. Loretta is also predeceased by one sister and leaves behind seven brothers and two sisters. Lorettas early years were spent farming close to her place of birth. In 1965 she moved to Saskatoon where she enjoyed many years with family baking her sought after bread and pastries. Loretta was also an avid gardener, cook and seamstress. She always looked forward to her summer vacations in QuAppelle Valley and then later relaxing in the lake or the spa at Manitou Beach. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina. A live webcast of the Memorial Service will be available for viewing at www.speersfuneralchapel.com. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Saskatchewan Lung Association, 1231 8th Street East Saskatoon, SK, S7H 0S5. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.