January 10, 1933 ~ January 13, 2025
On Monday, January 13, 2025 Bertha peacefully passed away in St. Albert, Alberta at the age of 92 years.
She will be sadly missed by her three children, Wendy (Paul) Dubois, Cathy (Art) Proulx and Kevin (Shirley) Montpetit; 7 grandchildren, Neil (Michelle) Dubois, Jacqueline (Craig) Clark, granddaughter-in-law Colleen (Chris) Rossnagel, David (Amanda) Proulx, Raymond Proulx (Leanne), Marc (Jolene) Proulx, Lena (Mike) Stenhouse and Patrick Montpetit; 16 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Dolores St. Martin, Rose Marie Sapkos and Karen Montpetit; as well as numerous extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Montpetit; parents, Paul and Emma (nee Johnson) Schneider; all siblings; grandson, Brian Dubois; and granddaughter-in-law, Kathleen Proulx.
Bertha was born in Bon Accord, Alberta the youngest child of a large farm family. She learned to work hard at an early age and was much loved by her older brothers and sister. After completing her high school she went to work at the general store where she met her husband Daniel Montpetit, who had stopped to buy a pack of gum. They married in July, 1952. They followed the oil rigs all around the province of Alberta and northern B.C. Eight years later they bought the grocery store in Legal and began a shopkeeper’s life full of love and laughter, working together in the store and fishing and camping with the family. They retired and built a home in Legal. In later years they moved to St. Albert, where they made many new friends. Mom was sharp as a tack and continued to play cards, embroider, do petit point, bake many cookies, and welcome all visitors with happiness. All of those who have been fortunate to have her in their life will miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Bertha to St. Emil Parish, Box 90, Legal, Alberta T0G 1L0.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm at St. Emile Catholic Church, 5005 46 Street Legal, Alberta. Following the church service there will be a social gathering in remembrance of both Bertha and Daniel.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Sturgeon Memorial Inc (780) 921-3900
