It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marilyn Martha Jalbert (nee Ward). She passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at the age of 62 years. Predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Martha Ward, Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Maurice; daughters, Michelle Jalbert (Bob Leedham), Marnelle (Gary) Perras, Malinda Jalbert (Paul Rivera) all of Calgary and Marcie (Kurt) Schmidt of Moose Jaw; grandchildren, Aidan Leedham, Joshua, Isaac and Ella Perras, Maisie Rivera, Sam and Katie Schmidt; her brother, Brian (Donna) Ward; nephews and niece. Marilyn was born December 17, 1949 in Weyburn and was raised on the family farm near Colgate. Marilyn had a happy childhood on the farm where she learned to drive a tractor before anything else and was quite athletic enjoying both school and community sports. After high school she attended the Reliance School of Business in Regina and got her first job as a stenographer at Souris Valley in Weyburn. She married Maurice Jalbert August 10, 1968, they settled in Weyburn where they had four daughters. They moved to Regina in 1981 where Marilyn continued working as a home maker, seamstress and child care giver. Marilyn also worked for Prairie Advertising for a number of years. Marilyn was a talented seamstress sewing clothes, dance costumes and dolls. She was an avid gardener and also enjoyed knitting, cooking and baking. Marilyn valued honesty, hard work, integrity and above all her family. Her loyalty, commitment and dedication continue to be a source of strength and pride for her family. She died with dignity after a hard fought battle with cancer. This terrible disease took her life but not her spirit. A Celebration of Marilyn's Life will take place Friday, April 20 at 2:00 PM from the Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marilyn's name to Palliative Care Unit 3A, Pasqua Hospital, Regina, SK, the Regina Humane Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.
