Madeleine Cattoi

Madeleine Cattoi (Lacharite) beloved wife of the late Edward Cattoi, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare on February 19th, at the age of 95 years.

Madeleine is survived by her four children: Annette West of Okotoks, Edward Cattoi (Sonia) of Kentucky, Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw (Steve) of Lethbridge, and Carmen Maidstone (Owen) of Airdrie; her eight grandchildren: Kelsey West (Jamelia), Jason West, Anthony Cattoi (Lisa), Andrew Cattoi, Ryan Demkiw (Shawntelle Fox), Keenan Kubbernus (Cally Arsenault), Talia Kubbernus (Travis Corner), and Reagan Maidstone; her five great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

Madeleine was born in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan on April 5, 1928, to Lea and Wilfred Lacharite. She moved to Pincher Creek, Alberta with her family in 1947 and worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Michael’s hospital. She met Edward in Lethbridge in 1947 and they married November 16, 1948, residing on the Cattoi family farm north of Lethbridge where they grew sugar beets and wheat, as well as vegetables and beautiful flowers in their gigantic garden for many years. Madeleine and Edward moved to Lethbridge in 2005 where they lived until their passing.

In addition to gardening, Madeleine loved listening to music, singing and playing her guitar throughout her long life. In her most recent years, she enjoyed colouring, painting and participated in an art show displaying her works.

Spending time with her family and friends was Madeleine’s greatest joy. In the words of the most positive light we have known in our world, “it was a long ride…je t’aime beaucoup”. We will miss our beautiful Mom and love her for all eternity.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Smith and all the nursing staff at the Fairmont Extendicare for their loving care of Mom. We also extend our thanks to the Recreation Therapists who kept us connected to Mom with video calls when we could not be there in person, as well as her personal companions who brought joy to her through art and music.

A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610, 4 STREET SOUTH, Lethbridge, Alberta. To watch the Prayer Vigil via livestream, please go to https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Madeline-Cattoi to find the link.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at ST. BASIL’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 604 13th St. N, Lethbridge, Alberta, with Father Santiago Torres, celebrant. The Funeral Mass will be recorded, and will be available to watch at https://www.mbfunerals.com/obituary/Madeline-Cattoi

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or charity of your choice.