Madelene DesJardins
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Madelene Florence DesJardins on September 20, 2024.
Madelene was born in Leduc, AB on August 13, 1929, to Adjutor and Berthe (Lavigne) Brassard. She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Aurele (Lanky) DesJardins; daughter Deanne (Paul) Riopel and son Charles (SheriLyn) DesJardins; granddaughters, Nadine (Glynn), Colette (Bruno) and Michelle; grandsons, Derek (Ashley), Reece (Kristy) and Sean (Haley); sisters Cecile Busse, Marilda Boissonnault, Rita Kraft and Simone Riopel; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
She was predeceased by her son Den DesJardins; her parents; brothers Hector, Omer and Ralph Brassard; sisters Therese Tailleur and Florence Boissonnault.
Madelene will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.
Funeral Service
Monday September 30, 2024, 11:00 am
St. Andrews Catholic Parish
12720-111 th Avenue Edmonton, Alberta
To the Desjardins and Riopel families, we send our sincere condolences. We came to know Madeleine over the past few years. We enjoyed her sense of humour and chats about family and her ability to make connections between the present and the past. Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Condolences to the Desjardins and Riopel families.
Sending my deepest condolences. I’m sure Mom greeted Auntie with open arms. So many fond memories.