Marie Lucienne Lavertu born May 5, 1942 at Rosetown, SK, passed away March 1, 2016 in Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Marie’s memory is her loving family: husband Marcel; son Danny (Roxane) and their children Jasmine and Julia; son Denis (Misty) Lavertu and their children Presley and Braxon; her mother Monique Bouclin; sister Lillian Bouclin and her family; and numerous family members. Marie was predeceased by her infant son Devin Lavertu, her father Edouard Bouclin, sister Simone Wareham, brother Theophile Bouclin, father and mother-in-law, Oliva and Albertine Lavertu, brothers-in-law, Jerry Sarabin, Roger Levesque and Bill Mahood. Until her retirement Marie provided nursing care at Battlefords Union Hospital and Battlefords District Care for over 25 years. She was fond of all the residents and helped many mothers bring new life into the world.  She will be remembered most for her caring, giving nature and love for others.  She was an active member of the St Vital parish and a lifetime resident in Battleford, Sk. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Presider Fr. Greg Elder. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Rite Of Committal was at the Cremation Section – Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. Memorial donations in memory of Marie may be directed to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Condolences can be forwarded to [email protected]