DESCHAMPS 1925 - 2011 Louise passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family in her home on Thursday, August 18th, 2011. Louise leaves behind a legacy of solid faith, joy and compassion. She had a beautiful heart and beautiful smile that brought sunshine to your day. Mary "Louise" Hamel was born on a farm near Edam, SK on April 28th, 1925. She was one of nine children born to Georgina and Alcide Hamel. As a young adult, Louise enrolled in a seamstress course in Saskatoon, SK where she met her husband to be, Bruno Deschamps. Louise and Bruno began their marriage of 52 years in Riverhurst, SK. They were blessed with three sons before moving to Willow Bunch in the 1950's. During their nine years in Willow Bunch, their family was completed with the birth of their fourth son. In 1963, Louise and Bruno relocated to Swift Current, SK where Louise worked as a seamstress and as a sales person at a local drug store. During their retirement Louise and Bruno built a cabin at Lac Pelletier. The years followed with many happy summers at the cabin and winters in Saskatoon. Bruno went to be with the Lord in 1998. Shortly after, Louise moved to Medicine Hat in 2001. A devout Catholic, Louise spent much of her life studying her faith and even embarked on a trip to the Holy Land. Louise will remain in the hearts of her sons Guy (Marg), Gerry (Roseanne), Rene (Anne), Denis (Laura); her 24 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her brother Roger (Elinor); and her sister Rose; sisters in law Vera Hamel and Grace Provo; brother in law Alban (Phylis) Deschamps and many nieces and nephews. Vigil Rites (prayers) were said at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in ST. PATRICK'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 238 – 2nd Avenue NE, on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Francis Tran, celebrant. Interment will follow in the Roman Catholic Section at Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon, SK at a later date. The family would like to sincerely thank all of the Masterpiece nursing staff, Home Care, Dr. Duke and the Palliative Care team who helped the family make Louise's final days as comfortable as possible. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Louise’s memory may be made to the Charity of one's choice. Condolences can be e-mailed to saamisfc@telus.net, subject-heading Louise Deschamps or through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.