1958 ~ Lorna Bérubé ~ 2020
Posted: July 8th, 2020Lorna Doreen Bérubé passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5th, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat, after a very long battle with cancer at the age of 62 years. Lorna is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years of marriage André Bérubé; son, Paul Bérubé and daughter, Rachelle Bérubé both of Medicine Hat; one granddaughter, Eden Bérubé who was the love of her life; sister and best friend, Sharon Brunt of Mossbank , SK; a brother; and her mother, Irene Wuschke of Mossbank, SK, and father, Paul Wuschke (pre- deceased). She also leaves behind special friend, Pat Hicks of Mossbank SK, whom she communicated with daily and Marie Bailey of Winnipeg, MB. Growing up, Lorna was active in figure skating, curling and many sports activities. Lorna served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Administration Clerk and received an accelerated promotion twice to the rank of Corporal and Master Corporal. She was also in the Class C reserve for many years as her children grew. Lorna loved music and shared her gift as an organist, pianist, guitarist, choir director and a singer to many churches and special events throughout her military career and civilian life. Lorna loved travelling the world, especially cruising across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. She enjoyed RVing, collecting rocks and was an avid reader. Lorna was always Andre’s ear and memory. We will all miss her smile and kind generous heart! The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Friday, July 10th, 2020 with Pastor Jim Bredeson officiating. Interment will follow at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree dedicated in her memory. Memorial gifts in Doreen Bérubé’s memory may be made to Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2P5. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Lorna Bérubé. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
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To Rachelle and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Donna Hirsch