Albertine Savoie

Albertine Savoie, Passed away February 13, 2019 in the loving care of her family. She was born on November 11, 1931 at the family farm in Kelden, Michigan to Eugene and Catherine (Kowalczyk) Desormeaux. Albertine was the third oldest of 12 children. Growing up she worked on the farm along with her brothers and sisters. She first attended a one room schoolhouse in Kelden and then went on to school in Pickford. As a young woman she moved to the Sault and worked as a waitress at the Olympia Restaurant. It was there that she met Raymond Savoie .They were married on May 10, 1951 and remained together for 60 years. Together they raised four children. Albertine enjoyed sewing. She was a good cook and liked to bake. Her Christmas cookies were always a hit. Later on she went to work at The Evening News, working in the circulation department for over 20 years. Albertine was a very kind person who cared for and loved her family very much. Never one to complain, she felt blessed for the life she had. Albertine will always be remembered for her quiet, soft spoken way. Albertine is survived by her daughter Janice (Kurt) Kipling, her sons Gary (Kelly), Mike (Jocelyn) and Ron (Nancy Larsen). Grandchildren, Mindy (Mike), Ryan, Brooke, Sandi, Michelle (Paul), Stephanie (Luke), Patrick, Andrew, Angela (Sean) and Nicole. Great- Grandchildren, Avery, Nolan, Rayce, Ryder, Rhett, Molly and Paul. Also surviving, sisters JoAnn ( Bill) Fleury, Rose Marie Roberts, Delores Stark, Phyllis Libby. Brothers, Clifford ( Judy) Desormeaux and Roger (Debbie) Desormeaux. Pre-Deceased by Husband Raymond, Sisters, Lois Skalmowski, Darlene Sasseville, Annabelle Bentley and Brothers Edward and Richard Desormeaux. Visitation will be held at Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home. Monday February 18, 2019 from 10:00 -11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 12:00 noon with Father Michael Chenier as Celebrant and Deacon Bill Piche assisting. Entombment will be in Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St Joseph Catholic Church or Hospice of EUP. The Family would like to extend a very special Thank You to Hospice Of EUP, for all their help and loving care given to our Mother Albertine. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

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Albertine Savoie

November 11, 1931 - February 13, 2019