Norman Cecil Painter
January 13, 1924 – January 1, 2018

The death of Norman Cecil Painter of St. Mary’s Villa, Humboldt, SK, occurred at his residence on Monday, January 1, 2018.  He was 93 years of age.  Norman was born on January 13, 1924, to Thomas and Winnifred (nee Day) Painter in Humboldt.  He was raised on the family farm four miles northwest of St. Gregor and attended Aarras School in the area.  On August 31, 1948, Norman married Marie Schwartz at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Church in Englefeld, SK.  Norman and Marie began their life together on the farm near St. Gregor, where they raised a family of eight, five sons and three daughters.  As well as farming for 26 years, Norman worked at Western Industries in St. Gregor for five years.  In his leisure time he pursued a number of hobbies and interests, including woodworking, metal fabricating, hunting, fishing, golfing, playing pool and baseball.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  Norman will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 69 years, Marie (nee Schwartz) Painter of Humboldt, SK; eight children:  Brian Painter of Watson, SK; Judy Painter of Prince Albert, SK; Sheila Painter of Humboldt, SK; Marv Painter of Saskatoon, SK; Keith (Glenda) Painter of Humboldt, SK; Kevin (Susanne) Painter of Lloydminster, SK; Larry (Audrey) Painter of Watson, SK; and Linda Painter of Regina, SK; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters-in-law:  Viola Painter of Humboldt, SK, and Louise Knafelc of Saskatoon, SK; and by numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a child in infancy; his parents, Thomas and Winnifred (nee Day) Painter; brother, Mark Painter; sister, Beryl Wehner; nine brothers-in-law:  Joe Zimmer, Henry Delwisch, Stan Knafelc, Art Wehner, Art Schwartz, Willy Schwartz, Lawrence Schwartz, Ray Schwartz, and Ally Schwartz; and by four sisters-in-law: Helen Zimmer, Betty Schwartz, Joan Schwartz, and Evelyn Schwartz.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine R.C. Church, Humboldt, on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Michael Yaremko.  Others taking part were:  Jacob Painter, crossbearer; Alice Gaspar and Mike Painter, scripture readers; Kayla These and Jaylyn Painter, intentions; Bella Gaspar and Fernando Gaspar, giftbearers; Rona Painter, eulogist; Bella Gaspar, Hailey Gebkenjans, Chloe Gebkenjans, and Violet Saretsky, memorial table attendants.  The urnbearer was Lyle Painter.  Honorary pallbearers were Curt Engele, Jason Bregenser, Mike Painter, Ryan Painter, James Painter and Curtis Benz.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  Interment will take place at Holy Guardian Angels R.C. Cemetery, Englefeld, at a later date.  Memorial donations may be directed to the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)