With heavy hearts we say goodbye to a kind, thoughtful and loving wife, mom, grandma and great grandma. We will miss mom's smile, her hugs and sense of humour. Lydia Brillon of Melville, SK and long time resident of Coronach districts, passed away on June 28, 2025 at the age of 95.
Lydia was born in Luella, SK on Nov. 23, 1929. She grew up on a farm near Hart, SK and attended school at Berg, Coronach, Luther College and completed her teacher training in Moose Jaw, SK. Lydia later went on to get her teacher's degree by correspondence, as well as taking a University Summer School Art Class in Saskatoon. Lydia taught at Davyroyd, Rural Crane Valley, Fife Lake and Coronach. She also tutored students at home for many years.
Lydia married Rene in 1952 (her best friend since she was 13 years old). Mom loved to watch birds, camp, travel, fish, grow flowers, do crafts and sew. Mom also did many ceramics and oil paintings which she gifted to family and friends. She liked to play golf, softball and curl. Mom had a love for music and could always be seen on the dance floor or listening to musicians and joining in as well. Later in life, mom enjoyed watching the Blue Jays, curling, and the Riders on TV.
Mom was a member of the UCW, Hospital Auxiliary, Royal Purple, Kinettes, and a member of the Recreation Board. Grandchildren meant the world to mom. She said her grandchildren were always funny, loving, kind, and considerate and always enjoyed it when they came and stayed over. Mom was also blessed with great grandchildren. They all held a special place in her heart. She had the biggest smile when they would visit and she loved to see videos and pictures of them. God Bless Them.
Lydia is survived by three children, Connie Keen (Lyle), Debbie Schaffer (Dale), and Randy Brillon (Gwen). She has six grandchildren, Krista Houle, Clayton Houle (Tanis), Jeff Brillon (Stacy), Camille Brillon (Andrew), Landon Schaffer (Chantelle), and Mason Schaffer (Erica). Lydia has five great grandchildren, Gavin, Charlii, Hailey, Nola, and Ozzie. Also survived by sister, Adeline Krall, Sister-in-laws Dorothy Brillon, Blanche Konkle and Irene Kubica, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Lydia is predeceased by her husband Rene of 67 years, parents Jacob and Elfrieda Maier, Sisters Helen Herfindahl and Gertrude Henry, brothers Ernest Maier and Jacob Maier.
Rest in peace mom. Your kind heart and memories are with us forever.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul's Lutheran Home in Melville for the excellent care mom received.
A Celebration of Lydia’s life will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00pm in the Coronach Alliance Church, Coronach, SK. Linda Kirby presiding. Interment of Lydia and Rene at the Berg Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Lydia may be made to the Berg Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Brillon family may be shared at www.rossfuneralservice.com. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
