Obituary of Agnes Marie Therese Wiart

Agnes Marie Therese Wiart was born in Castor on May 14, 1943, the eldest child of Anne Marie and Andre Wiart. She grew up on the family farm west of Castor. There she helped with household chores, rocking babies, gardening and gathering eggs. Watching the chickens was one of her favourite pastimes. When Agnes was 17 years old she became a resident of Deer Home in Red Deer. She returned home during the summer months and for Christmas and Easter holidays. She always looked forward to good food and family time. In about 1975 Agnes moved into a group home. She lived in several group homes managed by Parkland Class. There she thrived socially. She loved to play bingo, make crafts and attend social events at the “Relax Crew.” She enjoyed going to church and had a real gift for music, humming along to the tune if she didn’t know the words. She was loved for her sense of humour and kind, gentle spirit. Agnes’ love for animals stayed with her all of her life. She had a particular fondness for cats, cows and chickens. Petting cats at the SPCA was a ‘job’ that she took very seriously. On March 6, 2016 Agnes suffered a severe stroke. She was cared for compassionately by the physicians and nurses on Unit 33 of the Red Deer Hospital. The exceptional staff from Parkland CLASS provided around the clock comfort to Agnes at her bedside during her time in hospital. She passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Agnes will be missed by her family, her caregivers and her special roommate and friend Darlene. Agnes is survived by her loving family: Louis Wiart of Taber, AB, Yvonne Wiart of Stettler, AB, Paul (Sharon) Wiart, Roger (Diane) Wiart both of Castor, AB, Marie Babcock of Nanaimo, BC, Madeleine Chapman of Stettler, AB, Maurice (Laurie) Wiart, and Leo (Gladys) Wiart both of Castor, AB, numerous nieces, nephews and other family. Agnes was predeceased by her parents Anne Marie and Andre; brother Joseph; brothers in law Allan Babcock and Jack Chapman. A funeral service for Agnes will be held at Relax Crew 6010-45 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta from 2 - 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016 and a Graveside service will be held in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery, Castor, Alberta on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 3:00 PM and a luncheon to follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish. Memorial donations may be made to Alberta Heart and Stroke or charity of your choice.