Obituary of Gail CORNET

Gail Carmen Cornet of Gravelbourg, SK, passed away on August 21, 2013, at the age of 67 years. Gail was born in Assiniboia, SK on July 1, 1946 to Walter and Ella (nee Nelson) Sadlemeyer. Gail attended school in Vantage, and graduated high school in Assiniboia. Gail married Leon Cornet of Gravelbourg, SK, on March 30, 1974, and they were blessed with two children, Beau and Jacqueline. Shortly after their marriage, Gail and Leon moved to Whitehorse, Yukon, where Leon worked for the Copper Mines Company. Two years later they returned to Saskatchewan and resided on the farm belonging to Gail’s Dad near Mossbank. They built a new house on the farm in 1980 and the following year purchased a small house on 6th Ave. W. in Gravelbourg, where they would begin their business pursuits in insurance. As their family and business grew, Gail and Leon decided to move their house on the farm to town, and in 1986 relocated it to 4 Somerset Street in Gravelbourg. That same year, Gail and Leon built a new office building on Main Street and together with their son Beau, owned and operated Cornet Agencies Inc. Their business pursuits also included General Insurance and Real Estate. In 1992, they also had a medical clinic building erected on Main Street. Gail was a gifted poet, writer and artist. Gail was very active in the community and a member of many groups and organizations, including president of the local Chamber of Commerce, secretary of the local C.W.L., secretary of the Gravelbourg Figure Skating Club and secretary-treasurer for the local T.O.P’s Club. Gail treasured the time she spent with her children and grandson. Above all, Gail loved her family and was very proud of them and will be greatly missed. Gail is survived by her loving husband of 39 years Leon; son Beau (Sandi), grandson Cohen; daughter Jacqueline; sister Elaine (Al) Gunsch; brother Edward "Chuck” (Marion) Sadlemeyer; sisters-in-law Irene (Denis) L’Heureux, Maxine Cornet (Jerry Spence); brothers-in-law Jacques Cornet, Claude Cornet; numerous nieces and nephews; and special family friends Intheran Pillay and Larita Ramlakhan. Predeceased by her parents Walter "Ole” and Ella "Bud” Sadlemeyer; father and mother-in-law Pierre and Rita Cornet; brother-in-law Rene Cornet. Prayers were held on Monday, August 26, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., and Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 2:00 p.m., both at Our Lady of the Assumption Co-Cathedral, Gravelbourg, SK, with Father Joseph Strohhofer celebrant. Cross bearer was Jacques Cornet. The eulogy was shared by Rosemarie Brown. Readers were Holly Volmer and Jacques Cornet. Prayers of the faithful were shared by Candace Wankel, Joni Day and Kelsey Petryna. Offertory gifts were presented by Patrick and Stephanie Dumelie. Vocalists Andre Moquin and Henri Lepage were accompanied by Leanne Mann. Active pallbearers were Trevor Sadlemeyer, Daniel Gunsch, Timothy Morse, Calvin Day, Tyler Cornet and Ronald L’Heureux. Honour guard was formed by the Catholic Women’s League. Interment took place at the Gravelbourg Roman Catholic Cemetery, Gravelbourg, SK. Memorial donations in memory of Gail to the St. Joseph Hospital/Foyer d’Youville Foundation, Box 810, Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0 and the Human Society, Box 1658, Stn. Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7, were greatly appreciated. Online condolences can be shared at www.pichehawkinsgrondinfuneralchapels.ca. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapels, Assiniboia & Gravelbourg.