Carmelle Cecile Lemieux

With great sadness the family announces the sudden passing of Carmelle Lemieux (nee Cayer) of Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan on May 11, 2016 at age 56, due to a brain aneurysm. Predeceased by husband Gabriel “Butch”; sisters-in-law Valerie Cayer, Chris Lemieux and Peggy Lemieux; brothers-in-law Gerald “Chico” Lemieux and Bill Nightingale; parents-in-law Leo and Rita Lemieux; nephews Colin Cayer, Joe and Marc Beauguard and Bill's mother Helen Younghusband, Carmelle is survived by her loving spouse and best friend C.W. (Bill) Middleton; her two sons Jason (Tracey) Lemieux and Eric (Brittany) Lemieux; step-daughter Brenna (Ray); her precious grandchildren whom she “Loved to the Moon and Back": Serena, Grayson, Kesler, Sonora, Jasper, Alexea and Zachary; her parents Rita and Denis Cayer; Bill's father Clifford Middleton; siblings: Nichole (Greg) Neff, Guy (Jean), Michel (Lee), Daniel (Janice), Andre, Marc (Corina); in-laws: Irene Beauregard, Omer (Bernadette), Victor (Carmele), Guy, Johnny, Lucy (Clarence) Keating, Signe Lemieux, Henri (Coleen), and Aime; Bill's sister Christine Sali as well as many dear friends, nieces and nephews. Carmelle started her life on February 21, 1960 at the family farm near Verwood, Saskatchewan. Carmelle loved it there and never lost her love of the country life. Her nickname was "Petite Poune" as she was very tiny and subjected to lots of teasing from her siblings. At a young age, she married Gabriel “Butch” Lemieux, raising two fine boys, who to this day are a source of great pride. Carmelle's role as wife and mother gave her many happy memories. After Butch passed away in 2000, Carmelle met Bill Middleton and in 2002 moved to Regina where they started “a second chance at life”, filled with laughter and love. Moving back to Willow Bunch with Bill in 2011, her time was spent enjoying family, gardening, camping and her latest craze for fishing. Music was a constant in Carmelle's life, singing and playing her guitar for mass every Sunday. All through her life, singing at weddings and funerals as well as with various choirs. It was a source of great joy for Carmelle. Carmelle's work life entailed a large variety of jobs, from cook to heavy equipment operator and on to working in corporate offices at FCC, Sask. Tourism and finally at Conexus Assiniboia. To all of them she gave her best...as was Carmelle's way. Carmelle gave respect and love to many and as such her passing has left an empty spot in those lives. Prayer Service was held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm at St. Ignace Roman Catholic Church, Willow Bunch, officiated by Arpee Urquico. Funeral Mass for Carmelle was Celebrated Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm at St. Ignace R.C. Church, with Father Joy Montiague, Celebrant. Carmelle’s mother Rita lit the Pascal Candle. A Tribute was given by Diane Therrien (O’Reilly). A Piano Solo was played by granddaughter Serena Lemieux. Music Ministry led by the Willow Bunch Choir, accompanied by guitarist Gerald Rondeau. Cross Bearer was Tyrell Cayer and Altar Servers were Lane Cayer and Carson Cayer. Readers were SheriLynn BeBeau and Corina Cayer. Prayers of the Faithful were given by Dawn Gold and Charlene Berner. Presentation of the Offerings by Serena Lemieux and Alexia Decru. Urn Bearers were sons Jason and Eric. Interment was in St. Ignace Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations were accepted for Saskatchewan Mental Health. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com.