It is with great sadness that the family of Alice Gagné announce her passing on September 16, 2022, at the age of 81 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, René; children: Nicole, Hélène (Clint), Robert (Jody) and Monique (Pierre); grandchildren: Mackenzie, Kate (Brandon), Matt, Cassie, Hudson and Léa; and numerous extended family and friends.
Alice was born in McLennan to Lucien and Gertrude and was warmly welcomed by her sisters Louise and Lucienne who were much older. The two sisters took on the roles of second and third mother to both Alice and her younger brother Paul. Alice met the love of her life, René, at the age of 17 and the two just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary which demonstrated the love and commitment they had to each other. She was a loving mother and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren.
In her younger adult years, Alice was an elementary school teacher, and she really enjoyed teaching young children. She moved away from teaching but stayed active in schools while raising her four children. Her passion for education and charitable pursuits led her to roles including three terms on the Edmonton Catholic School Board. She also sat on several boards including Star of the North and was instrumental in founding the Glenrose Hospital Foundation.
Alice’s life was guided by her strong Catholic faith. She was a loyal sports fan starting from a very young age watching her dad Lucien ‘Shorty’ play baseball and continuing into her passion for the Edmonton Eskimos and the Edmonton Oilers. She was a beautiful pianist and enjoyed music of all kinds including extended family sing-a-longs.
A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Albert Catholic Church (7 St. Vital Avenue), On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. A private interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Foyer Lacombe, 1 St. Vital Ave., St. Albert, AB T8N 1K1
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alice Gagne 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Edmonton, Province: Alberta