Obituary of Lois Painchaud

Lois Jean Painchaud (nee Nordell), of Turtle Lake, Saskatchewan passed away in Regina on December 12, 2016. Lois was born in Turtleford, Sask. to John (Rufus) and Francis Nordell on September 19, 1941. She was the oldest of 3 children, big sister to her twin brothers – Doug and Del. She went to high school in Turtleford and graduated in 1959. Following high school, Lois attended Teachers College in Saskatoon. On Oct 15, 1960 Lois married Denis Painchaud and soon started their family. She worked as a bank teller, kindergarten teacher, office manager, book keeper and realtor as they moved throughout Saskatchewan with CIBC. Denis and Lois retired out to Turtle Lake. Lois loved the lake, hosting many family gatherings and the famous summer “theme” nights. Nothing brought her more joy than a house full of family. Lois was always greatly involved in her children and grandchildren’s lives following them to many hockey rinks, ball diamonds and dance recitals to cheer them on – there was no bigger fan! She was so very proud of her family and all of her grandchildren. Lois is survived by her four children: Denny (Nadine) Painchaud of Calgary, Danny (Chelsey) Painchaud of Kelowna, Marc (Sherry) Painchaud of Meadow Lake, Marcia (Darcy) Cherney of Regina; nine grandchildren Sarah, Lauren, Michael, Morgan, Randon (Danya), Jahnaya (Brady), Melinda, Jordan (Gina), Janelle; four great grandchildren, Rorik, Kinsey, Ruby, Christian, Rylee; two brothers Delmar (Leslie) and Douglas (Lynn) Nordell; brother-in-law Lionel of Columbus Ohio; sister-in-law Claudette (Blanchette) of St. Adolphe, Manitoba; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Lois is predeceased by: her husband, Denis Painchaud; father and mother Rufus and Francis Nordell; father and mother-in-law Andre and Helen Painchaud; brother-in-law Bernard Blanchette; sister-in-law Christabel Painchaud and nephew Brian Painchaud. The Funeral Service is to be conducted from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Edam, Saskatchewan on Dec. 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Father Peter Paase officiating. Lunch will be served at the Edam Community Center at 12:30 PM. Burial to follow at the Turtleford Cemetery. McCaw Funeral Services of Lloydminster will administer the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society. We would like to thank Dr. Kiley, Dr. McLeod and their nursing staff at the Pasqua hospital in Regina for their outstanding care and comfort provided to our mother Lois.