Thérèse POTVIN Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Jul. 13, 2017.

POTVIN, Sister Thérèse S.A.S.V.
Sr Thérèse de la Paix
June 25, 1920 – July 11, 2017
Sister Thérèse Potvin of the Congregation of Les Soeurs de l'Assomption, died peacefully at Providence Centre, in Edmonton AB, after celebrating nearly 73 years of religious life.
Thérèse is lovingly remembered by her 3 sisters: Lorette, Marie, Antoinette, many nieces and nephews, sisters of her religious community and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents, 12 brothers and 3 sisters.
Thérèse began her teaching career in 1944 till 1990. In her passion for music, she used songs, dances and instruments. In 1978-80 she composed the series "Via Musica" a pedagogical guide now used in many schools. She was co-founder of "A Coeur Joie" and directed many choirs. She will be remembered for her love of life and of children.
The Sisters of Assumption wish to sincerely thank the Sisters of Providence and their staff for the compassionate care given to Sister Thérèse.
Funeral Mass - Celebration of Life will be held at St. Thomas d'Aquin 8410 - 89 Street Edmonton AB on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to La Fondation franco-albertaine for l'Association Via Musica, 8627-90 St. Edmonton AB, T6C 3N1, or a charity of choice.
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July 22, 2017

Cecilia MacDonald

Dear Auntie Theresa, chère Tante Thérèse, you were loved by many, not the least your nieces and nephews. Thank you for all the love you gave, the prayers you said,
the many wonderful memories and the countless kindnesses to me and my family. Rest in heavenly peace!

July 15, 2017

Michelle Aubin

Merci pour de beaux moments musicaux!

July 13, 2017

Judith Krupp

What a beautiful musical life you had. Enjoy this next chapter Sister.

July 13, 2017

Jeannine Daniel

As an old student of yours at " L' Academie Assomption" you will be missed Sister Theresa. I was so happy to have seen you again some years ago! We got caught up on old news. You lived a good long life and I'm absolutely sure you have a special place in Heaven. You were a special sister to me as a student. You will never be forgotten. Prayers are with you! Rip Sister Theresa! You will be missed by many who knew you, especially me.

July 13, 2017

Suzanne Belliveau

Mes sincères sympathies aux Soeurs de L'Assomption, et les membres de sa famille. J'ai beaucoup de bons souvenirs de ce professeur, directrice de chorale et gramde dame de foi et de chant.

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