It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yolande Suzanne de Bussac at the Biggar Long Term Care Home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
‘Yo’ was born in Normandy, France to Yules and Augustine Jouas, the last of five girls. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Charles (1992), her parents, her four sisters, two sons-in-law, Darryl and Bryan, and grandson Justin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Cathy Donahue, Marie Helen Debert, sons George (Ann), Daniel (Donna-Lynne), Jack (Nancy), Charles (Sherri); sister-in-law Marguerite Wapple, numerous nieces and nephews in France and Canada, and of course her 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren who brought her endless joy.
Yolande was raised in Rouen, Normandy, and during the war her only bright spot came when she met a young, handsome Canadian soldier with whom she fell in love with and married in 1946. She left her family and moved to Canada where Charlie hired on to the CNR and they began their life. While raising a family, learning a new culture along with the English language, Yolande managed to overcome her great loneliness. She made many friends through her church, school and community events. Her faith was her greatest friend as she overcame so many challenges, the greatest of which was being widowed at age 64. But she persevered and pursued her loves of gardening, painting, researching for the Fortnightly Club, joining the museum board, and always her church.
Yolande’s gently manner, giving disposition and quiet generosity are qualities we should all aspire to, and these gained her the love and respect of all who knew her.
We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Biggar Long Term Care for taking such good care of our Mother the last few years. She made many good friends during her stay there.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gabriel Church in Biggar, Sask. on Monday, September 9 at 11 a.m. Internment will take place at St. Hilaire de Cochery Cemetary following the lunch.