Arleen DAY Obituary
Arleen passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the age of 63 years after an illness following surgery at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK. Arleen was born in Nokomis General Hospital on March 7, 1949 weighing in at 6 lbs. 10 oz. She was the younger twin to her 7 lbs. 8 oz. brother. They were the only children of Earl and Menitha Fitzsimmons and they enjoyed their childhood in Govan, SK. After finishing high school, Arleen headed for the "big" city where she attended Business College and began her professional career. After marrying on June 12, 1971, Arleen and Dennis set up homemaking in Regina where they raised their two sons, Kent Allan (February 14, 1973) and Mark Darren (May 25, 1975). Arleen worked for the Government of Saskatchewan for her entire professional career. At the tender age of 13 Arleen took to the curling ice. Her career spanned the entire spectrum ranging from social, recreational curling to high-pressure competitive curling, culminating in her 1982 Provincial Championship which ended with a third place finish at the National Scott Tournament of Hearts Women's Championship. After a serious car accident Arleen found a new avenue through which to pursue her passion - the technical aspect of the sport - coaching and officiating. She quickly became a Certified Level 5 Official and over the next 20 years worked at numerous provincial, national and international events, including the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC. Eventually Arleen's curling passion had to move over to make room for the new "lights of her life" - her four precious granddaughters. They filled her heart with love, her eyes with twinkles and her voice with praise.
Mourning Arleen's unexpected passing are her husband Dennis; two sons Kent (Donna) Day and Mark Day; four granddaughters Taylor, Casey-Anne, Julia and Eleanor; mother Menitha; twin brother Allan (Penny) Fitzsimmons; nephews Jay (Stephanie) Fitzsimmons and Lane (Tasha) Fitzsimmons; and niece Paige (Christopher McNaught) Fitzsimmons; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and a large number of curlers, curling officials, and broadcasters. Arleen was predeceased by her father, Earl Fitzsimmons; and her in-laws, Cliff and Dorothy Day. A SERVICE TO CELEBRATE ARLEEN'S LIFE will be held at Lakeview United Church, 3200 McCallum Avenue, Regina, SK on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Family and friends are invited to sign the online obituary and tributes page at www.regina-memorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to
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Eleanor Day
June 6, 2019
Love you granny you make me cry wen I think of you in a good way though love Eleanor
September 13, 2012
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Arleen's passing. Sincere sympathy to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny Gwillim, Elnora, Alberta
Divona Hedley
September 9, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Casey-Anne Day
September 8, 2012
I Love you Granny And I will miss you
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Bill and Raylene Reid
September 8, 2012
We are saddened to hear the news, our thougts are with each one of you God Bless
Dean & Susan Essery
September 7, 2012
Many fond memories of Arleen and the good times at Maple Grove. Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of your Essery friends.
Maureen and Jim Gibney
September 7, 2012
We are so saddened by the news of dear Arleen's passing. She was a special and unique person who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. I have many happy memories of growing up together in Govan. Our thoughts and condolences are with you all.
Tom and Bev Naylen
September 7, 2012
Deepest Sympathy to Dennis and the Day Family Arlene was so very competent and lots of fun to work with.We will all miss her.
Ken & Debbie Hook
September 7, 2012
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the Day Family during this sad time. Arleen was a great and special person who will be missed by Family and Friends and also the entire Curling Community. I worked with Arleen at many Events during the years and loved her compassion for the Game. Rest in Peace our Friend..
September 6, 2012
Kent, my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear mother... may her memory be eternal.
Maria Kotsetas
Emily Farnham
September 6, 2012
To Dennis and family
I was shocked and saddened by Arleen's passing. I shared many good times with Arleen within the curling world both as competing curlers and as volunteers working together in the then provincial ladies curling association (SLCA). She served with dedication and integrity. My thoughts will be with everyone as you all share in the wonderful memories of Arleen and while you celebrate her life. She will be missed.
Shirley McKendry
September 6, 2012
I was deeply saddened to receive a call from Nancy Kerr and to learn of Arleen's passing. As a friend and former teammate, Arleen and I shared many games, many laughs and many hotel rooms over the years. I'm especially grateful that, as usual, Arleen was behind the scenes at the Continental Cup in Langley this past January. It provided an ideal opportunity for us to catch up on all the curling gossip and rehash a few of our fond memories. Both John and I pass on our deepest sympathy to Dennis and Arleen's family.
Linda & Daryl Kirton
September 6, 2012
We are so sad to loose our friend, Arleen. Our sincere thoughts reach out to Dennis and the Day family.
Memories of Arleen as our leader, teacher and someone who told us we would have fun at any of the events we worked with her. Her memory will last forever. She taught us all to love what we do, and respect what others have to say. She was a great friend to us all. We are truly sorry we will not be able to attend her service.
I know how sad this day wil be but Arleen will want to be remembered with the good time memories, laughs, she made such a difference to us all. Pushing, proding,setting us up and poking us all with a little fun in what we did, with that great smile and humor we will never forget.
On behalf of the World and CCA Curling Umpires our thoughts will be with all of you.
Ken and Wenda Niels
September 6, 2012
Dennis and family;
We were both very shocked and saddened to hear that a beautiful lady has been taken from your family and all of the community. They say that time heals all.....Keep your wonderful memories close to your hearts, as that is where Arlene will live on forever.
Faye Shanner
September 5, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Dennis and his family. Arleen was a tough but fair boss to work for, but you always knew exactly where you stood with Arleen. Anything Arleen decided to do was done with the upmost dedication and was done right! Arleen never did anything in half measures, and was always willing to help the curling assocations at the provincial and national level. The curling world will miss her!
Vic Rauter
September 5, 2012
On behalf of all of us involved with TSN curling our sympathy to the entire family.
Arleen was friend, who did a great deal to make our broadcasts that much better.
She will be missed by all of us in the curling community.
Deeney Hogarth
September 5, 2012
My best wishes & sympathy to Arleen's family. I always enjoyed working with her at curling events. She was so full of knowledge and always had lots of stories/information to pass on to everyone. She will be missed.
Linda Holman
September 5, 2012
My deepest symathy to Dennis and family at this very difficult time. Arleen was one of the best and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her smile, kindness and sense of humour are memories I will cherish. She was a wondeful friend.
Ronda Wood
September 5, 2012
Dennis & boys ... i want to extend my deepest sympathy. i have such fond memories of my time with arleen during our many years of curling, officiating, coaching and our personal friendship. she was an awesome woman who will be missed by everyone who every met her, worked with her or 'played' with her. my prayers are with her family.
September 5, 2012
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Arleen, i've had the opportunity to work with Arleen at numerous events of the SCA and was very with her work ethic, she will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Barry Whitehouse
President S.C.A.
Maddy Smith
September 5, 2012
My sympathy goes out to Arleen's family. I will remember her from times at the curling rinks. Rest in peace.
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