Cecile Boutin: August 15, 1928 – January 29, 2025 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Cecile Fernande Boutin of Saskatoon, formerly Assiniboia and St. Victor, SK, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 96 years. Cecile was born August 15, 1928, in St. Victor, to Henri and Marie-Anne (née Brunet) Bissonnette. She attended École Maisonneuve and the Convent in Gravelbourg until Grade 10, later receiving her GED. After her schooling, Cecile helped her mom maintain the house and care for her younger siblings. On June 23, 1948, Cecile married Ronald (Bob) Emile Boutin and they were blessed with seven children. Though Cecile’s work was primarily focused on raising her family, her impact on the farm was important. Cecile lived her faith in service of others. She volunteered on numerous committees which allowed their small community to flourish. Cecile loved hosting family functions never allowing anyone to go hungry. Her garden’s harvest was evident at Sunday dinners and every holiday celebration. In addition to gardening, Cecile loved curling and playing bridge. In fact, a month before her passing, Cecile made a slam. For those who play bridge, you know the thrill of a slam. Bob and Cecile also enjoyed travelling to the US with friends and they also spent many winters in Victoria, BC. Cecile is survived by her loving family, daughter, Adele (Pat) Moeller and their children, Chris (Alison) Moeller, along with their children, Violet, Clementine and Kyndra Moeller; son, René Boutin; daughter, Laura Boutin; daughter, Ginette (James) Erlandson and their children, Joseph and Jack Erlandson; daughter, Janelle (John) Alderson and their son Will Alderson. Cecile is pre-deceased by her loving husband, Bob, of 62 years (2011), daughters, Denise Boutin (1959), Gisele Boutin (1978); parents, Henri and Marie-Anne Bissonnette; brothers, Laurent, Dollard, Dennis, Marcel, Gerard, Joseph; and her sister, Marguerite. A Memorial Mass for Cecile will be held at a later date. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff at St. Ann’s Senior Citizen’s Village who provided such loving care and compassion to our mother. Memorial tributes in memory of Cecile may be made to organizations that support mental health or the St. Victor Petroglyphs. Condolences for the family may be left by visiting www.hillcrestmemorial.ca.
