Lise Foidart
Obituary
After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Lise passed away peacefully at the Bethesda Regional Health Center at the age of 72. Third of six children, she was predeceased by her parents Dollard and Gemma Bruyère, sister Claire, brother-in-law Wayne and stepdaughter Natalie.
She is survived by her husband Denis and children: Chantale Leonard (Darren) and grandchildren Austin and Tia; Yvan Beaudoin; Guylaine Aquin (Danny) and granddaughters Danika and Milya; Ronnelle Moutray (Justin) and grandsons Brody and Jayden; Christian Foidart (Jacqueline) and granddaughters Kapri, Maya, and Céleste.
Lise also leaves to mourn her stepmother Clémence, her sister Diane (Bernard); her brothers Marc (Denise), Jean-Guy (Bev) and Dennis (Deb); brother-in-law Edwin; sister-in-law Pat (Blair) and numerous nephews and nieces and their children, not to mention many extended family members and special friends.
A Christmas baby, first described by her mother at birth as “not dat small…”, she grew up in several train stations starting in Swift, MN all the way to Ste. Anne, MB In that, her mother was wheelchair-bound due to MS and being the oldest of the girls, she assumed household duties at a very young age and pretty much raised her two younger brothers. Shortly after high school she married, moved to Otterburne and had her four wonderful children. After three years in Morinville, AB they returned to Otterburne until she moved to St. Pierre-Jolys.
She worked as a daycare director in St. Pierre and then was an educational assistant in St. Pierre and St. Jean-Baptiste before taking on a retirement job as postal clerk. Her loving and caring nature left a profound impression on all those she worked with. During her youth she was an accomplished athlete, baseball and curling being her two top sports. Her endeavors earned her the nickname Mighty Mouse, despite the fact that one of her team uniform numbers was ½. She was even the pitcher on a men’s team. She also coached baseball, supported her kids in their sporting events and then eventually graduated to being the ever-present best fan that a child or grandchild could ever ask for. Her family was her life!
Denis and Lise were married on October 10th, 1997. Denis brought her “back to her roots” on “the right side of the river” to Letellier where her father was born. There they created amazing memories before moving to St. Pierre to continue building a wonderful life. They had their share of ups and downs. The passing of Natalie, also due to cancer, a bionic arm, a house fire, but even through past tragedies and losses, Lise showed us that storms could be weathered, new adventures could happen, and that life was okay when you had good people by your side. Lise and Denis lived some great experiences. These included time with family and friends, Friday night suppers, game nights, cleaning, and then more cleaning the cleaned areas, meeting new people and making new friends, traveling different parts of Canada and the world, and even her wish for a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
She gave of herself selflessly. Her generosity and love of music pushed her to directing church choirs. It was truly an expression of her faith. Lise helped out at Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Group family camp and activities for many years. She volunteered approximately 30 years for Théâtre du Cercle Molière and was very much involved with Théâtre Montcalm as well as many other volunteer activities.
A “cancer mom” and good friend describes Lise as the petite woman with funky haircut (and sometimes color). The person who is ready to try anything. The person who will sit with you and give 100% of her attention. She’s kind, compassionate and gentle. Her energy seemed to go on forever and even when she was tired or not feeling well, it didn’t matter, because for Lise other people came first. Lise’s smile and brilliant eyes just drew you to her, like a magnet. Lise, you made an indelible impact on SO many people.
We are so proud of Lise’s courage, faith and profound love during the last part of her life journey. We would like to thank the staff at Bethesda Regional Health Center and especially those at Cancer Care Steinbach for the wonderful care and compassion so graciously given to Lise.
Après un combat courageux contre le cancer ovarien, Lise est parti paisiblement du Centre régional de santé de Bethesda à l’âge de 72 ans. Troisième de 6 enfants, elle fut prédécédée par ses parents Dollard et Gemma Bruyère, sa sœur Claire, son beau-frère Wayne, et sa belle-fille Natalie. Elle laisse dans le deuil son époux Denis et les enfants: Chantale Leonard (Darren) et petits-enfants Austin et Tia; Yvan Beaudoin; Guylaine Aquin (Danny) et petites-filles Danika et Milya; Ronnelle Moutray (Justin) et petits-fils Brody et Jayden; Christian Foidart (Jacqueline) et petites-filles Kapri, Maya et Céleste. Lise laisse aussi dans le deuil sa belle-maman Clémence, sa sœur Diane (Bernard); ses frères Marc (Denise), Jean-Guy (Bev), et Dennis (Deb); beau-frère Edwin; belle-sœur Pat (Blair) et de nombreux neveux et nièces et leurs enfants; plusieurs membres de la famille élargie et de précieux amis.
Un beau cadeau de Noël premièrement décrie par sa mère comme : « not dat small », elle grandit dans quelques différentes gares de Swift, MN jusqu’à Sainte-Anne, MB. Étant donné que sa mère était en fauteuil roulant, Lise entrepris les tâches ménagères à un très jeune âge et ses 2 jeunes frères l’appelaient Mom. Elle s’est mariée pas longtemps après son secondaire et déménagea à Otterburne où elle eut ses quatre beaux enfants. Après 3 ans à Morinville, AB ils sont revenus à Otterburne jusqu’à ce qu’elle déménage à St. Pierre-Jolys
Elle a travaillé comme directrice de garderie à St. Pierre et ensuite comme assistante en éducation avant de prendre une position à temps partielle aux bureaux de postes. Son souci des autres a laissé une impression profonde avec tous ceux, jeunes et moins jeunes, qu’elle a travaillé avec. Durant sa jeunesse elle était toute une athlète. Ses sports préférés étant la balle et le curling. Elle a même été le lanceur pour une équipe d’homme et c’est mérité le sobriquet : Mighty Mouse, et a porté le numéro 1/2 sur un de ses uniformes de balle. Elle entraina des équipes de balle, a suivie passionnément les activités sportives de ses enfants avant de devenir la toujours présente meilleur fan qu’un enfant, ou petit-enfant ne pourrait jamais espérer. Sa famille était sa vie!
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10:00 am, at Paroisse Saint-Pierre-Jolys Parish, 448 Rue Joubert, Saint-Pierre-Jolys, MB. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery.
Look up for the bright new star.
