Maureen Julia Fafard

With deep sadness and profound love, we announce the passing of Maureen Julia Fafard (née Beaton) of Broadview, Saskatchewan, who passed away peacefully at the Broadview Centennial Lodge on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the age of 88 years.

Maureen is lovingly remembered by her husband Laurie Fafard and their three sons: Jim, Allan (Sandra) and Danny (Judy). She was a proud grandmother to Kurtis (Teri), Marc, Chelsey (Daniel), Dean (Laura) and Jasmine; and a cherished great-grandmother to Wyatt, Levi, Bronwyn, Calvin and Henry. She was predeceased by her parents Mel and Mae Beaton and brother Jim Beaton (Wanda).

Born in Whitewood, Saskatchewan on October 8, 1936, Maureen was raised in Broadview, where she completed her schooling and excelled in track and field. In Grade 9 she met Laurie who had come into town from the farm to attend Broadview School. He sat behind her in class and eventually wore her down - and they’ve been by each other’s side ever since. They were married on July 19, 1957 in Regina and would have celebrated 68 years of marriage this year. Maureen completed two years of teaching at Logwood School and Cowessess Day School before leaving the profession to help on the farm and raise her three young boys. She and Laurie farmed from 1957 until 1999, when Maureen finally got to move back into town - a milestone she’d long been looking forward to. After they sold their cattle, Maureen and Laurie were able to travel more freely, visiting places like Cuba, Mexico and Italy with friends. They shared a life rich in companionship, laughter and long friendships.

She was a woman of many talents with endless interests. Maureen grew tremendous gardens and planted hundreds of flowers every year, eventually building her own greenhouse. She was active in Communities in Bloom and took great pride in her competitive entries of flowers and vegetables. She was also a gifted crafter and creator - gardening, scrapbooking, card-making, crocheting, reading, sewing - there was nothing she couldn’t do with care and precision. Every family member has a Care Bear lovingly sewn by her, a drawer full of her famous crocheted dishcloths and handmade cards “Hand Stamped by Maureen.” She was an avid collector of coins, souvenir spoons, turtles and crystal figurines. Her desserts were legendary within the family and whatever the task, she tackled it with unmatched efficiency. Maureen had a sharp mind and a remarkable memory if you tried to argue, you'd quickly find she had the facts on her side.

Some of the most cherished family memories were made at the cabin on Sunset Beach at Crooked Lake, where Maureen and Laurie created a summer haven. Wiener roasts, fishing, tubing, paddleboating, mini golfing, bocce ball games, flea market outings, the game of Life - these were the golden days for her children and grandchildren.

In keeping with Maureen’s wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. She will be laid to rest in the columbarium at the Broadview Cemetery at a later date.

Though she may be gone from our sight, those who loved her will carry pieces of her with them always. Her memory is stitched into every corner of family life - from the gardens she grew to the keepsakes she made and she will be missed beyond words.