Obituary of Suzette Marie Anita Fafard

SUZETTE MARIE ANITA BOUTIN FAFARD Suzette passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 33. She will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Bernard and daughters Nadège and Magalie, whom she loved with all of her heart. As a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, godmother, cousin, teacher, friend and member of the French community, Suzette touched countless lives with her caring demeanour and boundless love. Suzette was predeceased by her brother Roy, and is survived by her parents, Thérèse and Antonio ‏ Boutin, and mother and father-in-law Odette and Jacques Fafard. Suzette cherished her entire family, and is lovingly remembered by her siblings, Marc (Anita), Alice (Kelly), Pierre (Brenda), Lily (Kim), Charly (Maureen), Bruno (Chantel) and Larry (Sarah); as well as brothers-in-law, Réjean (Charlene), Mario and Alain (Jenny); and their families. Suzette grew up in Estevan, SK where she received her early education. From 1998 to 2002, she attended the University of Regina to realize her life-long dream of becoming a teacher. It was during this time that she met the love of her life, and Suzette and Bernard were married in 2001. They then moved to Gatineau, QC where Suzette taught in Kazabazua and Gatineau. Returning west in 2004, Suzette taught in St-Lazare, MB before moving to Regina, where she became a teacher at École Monseigneur de Laval. Suzette was deeply committed to passing on her love of the French language and culture to her students. Her students’ well-being and development were very close to her heart. She sat on the executive of the Association des parents fransaskois and the French-language child care centre, Gard’ Amis. She was an active member of the Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste and the francophone community in Regina. Suzette’s children meant the world to her and she loved her family and nieces and nephews so much. She was happiest when the house was full of family, friends, children and laughter. Bernard always joked that Suzy was busiest during her two maternity leaves when she could devote herself full-time to organizing play dates and inviting guests over for visits. Suzette loved food, particularly sweets, and no one ever left Suzette and Bernard’s home without having a beverage and a bite to eat. The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Suzette, particularly the staff of the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, Ward 3B (Oncology) and Ward 3A (Palliative Care) at the Pasqua Hospital. Many thanks as well to the numerous friends and members of the community who offered prayers, food, flowers, donations, time, wisdom and a compassionate ear. The overwhelming support that the family received over the past months is indicative of the number of lives that Suzette touched. In lieu of flowers, donations in Suzette’s memory may be made to the Paroisse Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 2517 - 25th Avenue, Regina, SK, S4S 4E8, 306-586-5006, or the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan 1 - 345 - 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1M6, 306-931-4618. A Celebration of Suzette’s Life will take place at the Convention Hall of the Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.