Lucy Coderre Obituary
Lucy Marie Coderre, 92, of Stoughton, SK passed away on August 11th, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK. She was born to Andre and Euphrasie Maginel on May 10th, 1924 in Grande-Clairiere, MB, later relocating to Alida, SK. She married Wilfred Coderre in 1947 and they lived in Forget, SK before relocating to Stoughton, SK.
Lucy attended Teacher’s College in Regina and thoroughly enjoyed teaching in Lampman, Maxim and Forget prior to her marriage. After her marriage, her contribution to the family business was crucial to its success. She served as secretary treasurer for W.H. Coderre and Sons Construction for many years. She was also the town secretary / treasurer for the town of Forget and did substitute teaching in Forget, Stoughton, and Heward after her marriage. Lucy had many outside interests, most notably gardening, painting, and traveling. She was a very knowledgeable lady and always kept up to date on local news and current events around the world. Her community involvement included many years on local Saskatchewan Housing Board and volunteering at the Legion dog trials. Her energy and charisma will be missed by all family members and friends.
Lucy is survived by her husband Wilfred; five children, Del (Shirley) Coderre, Kim (Sharlet) Coderre, Randy (Jean) Coderre, Lynne (Bob) Morrison and Tammy (David) Kells, along with 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Lucy was predeceased by her parents, Andre and Euphrasie Maginel; brothers, John and George Maginel; sisters-in-law, Maryanne Maginel, Germaine Coderre and Irene (Coderre) Michalski and 3 great grandbabies.
The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of La Salette R.C. Church, Forget, SK with Rev. Yodel Cereno presiding. A private family interment will be held at the parish cemetery immediately following the funeral mass with lunch to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Stoughton, SK.
Those wishing to make donations in Lucy’s memory may do so directly to Our Lady of La Salette Cemetery Fund, P.O Box 28, Forget, SK, S0C 0X0.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.