Date of Birth: December 30, 1952
Date of Death: August 27, 2016
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rachelle Eaket, loving wife and mother. Rachelle died surrounded by her immediate family at the Watrous District Health Complex on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 after a very short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Rachelle loved spending time with her family, camping, playing cards, and singing and sitting by the fire with a glass of wine. She enjoyed the outdoors, her beautiful yard, and could always be found with a large book of crosswords nearby.
Rachelle was predeceased by her infant son, Keith; sister, Diane; mother, Marie-Rose; and father, Germain.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell; and their children, Greg (Bobby-Jo), Heather and Kristie (Joel); as well as her three grandchildren, Natalie, Ethan and Emily. Also left to mourn are her siblings, Gill, Esther (Dave), Alice (Harold), Bob (Val), Yolande (Louis) and Vivianne (Norman); brother-in-law, Roger (Ruth); many nieces and nephews; and all other family and friends who loved her.
A vigil for the deceased took place Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at 7 p.m. in St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, Watrous, Sask.
The mass of the Christian burial was held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. Officiating were Fr. Richard Meidl, OSB and Fr. Gérald Michaud, i.v.dei. Pallbearers were Ken McCormick, Ken Morrison, John Murray, Earl Huenison, Larry Yeadon and Doug Gratton. Attending the guest register were Marlon Dancy and Jeff Gratton. Ushers were Candace Gratton and Tammy Dancy. Tributes to Life were given by Bobby-Jo Eaket and Joel McNair. Readers were Bert McNair and Ethel Skulmoski. Responsorial Psalm was given by Doug Dombrosky. Intentions by Don Martin. Pall placers were Alice Zimmerman and Yolande Gratton. Communion wine servers were Glenn Eaket and Terri Martin. Giftbearers were Natalie Gunderson, Ethan Eaket and Emily Eaket. Soloist was Brenda Olde. Flute soloist was Kristie McNair. Choir leader was Antoinette Prokosch and pianist was Carol Hicks’
A private family interment took place in Watrous Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Watrous Community Health Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. To leave online condolences, please visit www.fotheringham-mcdougall.com
