Obituary of Jeanne Basterash

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Rachelle Basterash on November 18, 2024, at the age of 93 years.

Jeanne was born on November 9, 1931, in St. Paul, Alberta and was one of 13 children.

She and her husband Laurent raised 7 children: Gerald (Lenora), Jacques (Jill), Denis (Valerie), Ginette (Kim), Garret, Elaine (Jeffrey), Daniel (Terri). Jeanne was blessed with 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 more great-grandchildren that will be arriving soon. She will also be lovingly remembered by her sister Agathe Joly, her brother Fr. Maurice Joly, her sisters-in-law Denise, Rosalie and Louise and many nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Laurent, her granddaughter Jennifer and 10 siblings.

A funeral mass to celebrate Jeanne’s life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killam, Alberta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Killam Cemetery, Killam Long Term Care or a charity of your choice.