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Bev Novenski posted a condolence
Friday, May 17, 2019
Marc, my condolences on the loss of your love Pauline. I apologize for not waiting in line to speak to you last night at the wonderful tribute to her life. I went to elementary school with Pauline. Lost track of her after that as we attended different high schools. Whenever I saw her lawyer ads, I often thought 'you go girl' as St. Luke did not churn out a great quantity of successful lawyers that I knew of. I was so saddened to open the paper and see her lovely face in the obituary column. It was a beautiful, well written tribute. Sad, to have died on her birthday, tragic to have been ill for so long beforehand with a disease that robbed her and her son and you as well. My heart lightened somewhat at the lovely service last night to hear the stories from her son, you and her amazing friend and to see the photo collage that showed she had a varied, well travelled and what looked like a very cool and very fun life. I'm so glad she got to do and see and be with family and friends, love and be loved. I've always wanted to believe that those who leave us get to hang around for the service and see who comes and what people said. I'm pretty darn sure that Pauline who now knows and sees all again, would have been well pleased by last night, laughing at the video and was saying WOW.
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Agi Gallus lit a candle
Thursday, May 16, 2019
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I went to school with Pauline and really admired her. My heart goes out to her and her family and am grateful she is at peace.
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Jane Grant posted a condolence
Thursday, May 16, 2019
My Memories of Pauline Duncan Bonneau
The year was 1971 and the second semester of grade nine at Miller High School in Regina when I first
met Pauline. It was an odd place to meet this impressive young lady at school…it was in the women’s
washroom! I was standing there washing my hands when she spoke to someone. She spoke with
confidence and at a volume that I’m sure others could hear throughout the washroom. However,
whatever the conversation was going on that very day, it was one I’ll never forget because she sounded
like a “walking encyclopedia” with her vocabulary and subject matter expertise impressing not only me
but those within the walls of that women’s washroom. It never occurred to me on that day that Pauline
would be present in my life well beyond my high school days.
Pauline attended Miller High School for all four of her high school years. I only attended for grades nine
and ten and then moved on to O’Neill High School. Fast forward the clock another four years and post
university graduation, and in 1979 I once again met up with Pauline. This time the location was
Weyburn, Saskatchewan where both of us began our working careers; the exact location was the
Safeway grocery store where we hugged each other with a familiar recognition and relief that perhaps
having each other’s friendship would provide us with the endurance to survive small town living. Our
friendship in Weyburn proved to be invaluable even though I only stayed for two years.
In June of 1981 I got married and present at my wedding playing the piano at the reception and dinner
was Pauline. A gifted pianist, Pauline impressed the wedding guests with her talents, her big smile,
warm heart, her engaging conversation, and an abundance of energy; attributes that truly described
Pauline.
That same year (1981) Pauline married Howard Duncan and I recall somehow that her so-called
honeymoon was spent traveling to another small town in Saskatchewan for work. It was a town that I
was also traveling to for my work and we ended up sharing the same hotel room one evening. We had a
good laugh about that hotel stay since Pauline was technically on her honeymoon and thankfully
nothing happened between us romantically!
Life for me and Pauline during the 1980’s involved our marriages, careers, and of course, children.
Pauline gave birth to a wonderful baby boy by the name of Greg in the early 80’s. It was also during the
1980’s that we practiced and honed our culinary skills as we formed a group of 3-4 couples hosting
dinner parties at each other’s homes. I’ll never forget one evening hosted at Pauline’s home whereupon
her third attempt at the dessert finally proved successful, and as I recall, the dining room furniture had
only arrived a few hours before the dinner guests’ arrival! Always the gracious host, Pauline’s dinner
parties were fun and lively.
Pauline continued to live in Regina while I made a move in 1988 to Saskatoon. We always stayed in
touch with our friendship intact and in the early 1990’s, Pauline provided a lot of support and
encouragement to me as my marriage was coming to an end. That was the one thing that really
impressed me about Pauline. She was there as a sounding board, coach, counsellor, advisor, and
motivator even when her own life was going through its ups and downs…she was a true and loyal friend.2
During the 1990’s, Pauline’s career continued to grow in Regina while I made a move in 1995 to Calgary
for my career growth and development. Although Pauline’s first marriage also ended around the mid
1990’s, with her determination and optimism, she continued to flourish in life.
Perhaps in some ways our lives ran in a parallel fashion especially when in 2003 both Pauline and I
married our second husbands. Pauline was very fortunate in finding “the one”, Marc Bonneau who
provided the support, encouragement and most importantly the respect and kindness Pauline was very
deserving of. Pauline spoke very highly of Marc to me on many occasions and she also mentioned to me
that during the later years in her life and career, Marc provided the stability and emotional support she
really needed. Marc’s support and presence in Pauline’s life was greatly appreciated by her and her
friends and family as her health deteriorated with the onset of dementia.
Although Pauline’s health greatly impacted her life and her eventual ending of life, she will always be
loved and remembered by me and others as a thoughtful, kind, generous, intelligent, funny,
affectionate, enthusiastic, and successful woman. Pauline will live on in our hearts forever
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Kathy Dorval (née Leibel) posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
I feel heartbroken at the passing of my dear friend and “sister” Pauline. After meeting her at the music academy, Pauline became an integral part of my life, and so many high school and Campion college memories involve her pointed wit, puns and laughter: weekend parties singing John Denver and Barbra Streisand songs with the Miller gang in her basement or my living room, the intercollegiate choir trip to Seattle where we had to bus back because of a member’s sudden fear of flying, Saturday music theory lessons at the academy terrorizing Sister Geraldine, studying Shakespeare with the dean of Campion College, Father Burke-Gaffney (or “Man from Glad”, as she called him), participating together in the lieder class in the Kiwanis music festival. Pauline was the queen of puns, and each “groaner” was accompanied by her infectious laugh. We rechristened ourselves “the Leibowicz sisters”, and after her parents’ move to Prince Albert, she often stayed with me at my parents’ home. I extend my heartfelt condolences and those of my mother, Loretta, to Wanda and Greg and to all those who are saddened by her untimely passing. We are sure she is now in a better place and hope that she remembers us as fondly as we remember her. Rest in peace, dear Pauline.
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Wilma Staff posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
My condolences to Pauline’s family. I am saddened to read of her passing. I came to know Pauline several years when she assisted me with a legal matter. I found her to be a very insightful and intelligent woman.
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KEVIN BAUER lit a candle
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Your laughter and brilliance will always be missed.
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KEVIN BAUER posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
I am saddened to hear of the loss of a dearly cherished friend. Pauline was part of a very special "inner-circle" throughout my high school years and I know that her presence as part of that magical group was an integral ingredient to the many fond memories I have. I recall the many times we spent together as friends and fellow musicians. Pauline was an incredible individual. Her memory will live on in me.
I wish to send my heartfelt message to her family. I know that in these last years you surely began the process of saying good-bye to your wife, mother, sister, friend etc.... that said, when we are met with this final farewell, it remains a very sobering and difficult moment.
Sincerely,
Kevin Bauer
Calgary Alberta
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SHARON MARTIN posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Pauline's passing. We occasionally went out for lunch together while she was still practicing. I knew her from throughout her entire career as I graduated the year prior to hers and we always kept in touch. We always enjoyed talking. Pauline was always very pleasant and upbeat whenever we met. Unfortunately I have a law society dinner commitment for Thursday evening and will not be able to attend her memorial.
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Brenda Girard posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Pauline’s Family - our deepest condolences on your loss of Pauline. We got to know her when she was a roommate in my mom’s room in Parkside & was also a table mate for awhile!. You are all in our thoughts & prayers, as is Pauline!
Lawrence, Stephen & Brenda Bill
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Linda & Peter Kostiuk posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Marc - we send our deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. We pray that Pauline may rest in Peace.
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Teri arnott posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Marc, Greg and families. I am so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Teri
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Pauline Minevich posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Ed and I are so sorry to hear of Pauline's passing. She helped us with our house purchase when we first moved to Regina. We came to know her better when her son Greg and our son Sam were both keen jazz guitarists at Campbell (and were both nicknamed Bear!) She was so lively and full of energy, and we were privileged to know her. Our deepest condolences to her family.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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