Obituary of Annie-Lou Baptie Lagimodiere

Dexter Lagimodiere
Come and Go Tea Memorial
Saturday August 14th, 2021, 2 - 4pm, Short program at 2:45 pm
W.A Edwards Family Centre
Courtesy parking across the street at the Saskatoon Funeral Home

Annie-Lou Baptie Lagimodiere obituary
Oct 6, 1933- June 28, 2021

The family of Annie-Lou Baptie Lagimodiere (better known as Dexter) is saddened to announce her passing on June 28th with family by her side.

Dexter is survived by her daughter Marie and her husband Kelly Finigan and granddaughter Rheanna. And her son John Lagimodiere, his partner Deirdra Ness and grandchildren Riel and Willow.

She was predeceased by her husband Denis Lagimodiere and her parents John and Edith Ormiston and her sister Betty-May.

Dexter was born in Winnipeg and raised at Birds Hill in a family of entrepreneurs in the floral and mink farm industries. She attended the University of Manitoba where she played college basketball and earned a Bachelor of Arts. She traveled and lived in Europe for several years and even worked at the BBC. Back in Canada she did some social work then wound up working at Lynn Lake at a mine where she met Denis. She was welcomed into his large French/Métis family and she loved, and was much loved by, all her in-laws. They married in 1964 in Winnipeg and a few years later when Denis got a job at Potash Company of America, they moved to Saskatoon with daughter Marie in tow.

They settled in Eastview and John came along. Dexter was a stay-at-home mom, raising and nurturing her kids. She developed several long and dear friendships with her neighbours.

Always an athlete, she once almost bowled a perfect game. Dexter’s real sport passion was curling. From being a skip in women’s leagues at Nutana, to working the front desk there, Dexter poured her heart and time into curling. Her volunteer efforts saw her work multiple national events, countless Bessborough Classics, and others.

And she loved to coach. She once led Team Saskatchewan Junior Girls team to nationals. She was also pivotal in helping establish the Prairieland Curling camps, investing in the next generation of Saskatchewan curling dynamos. She did it with a committed and passionate curling gang. They were her second family. She is a lifetime member of the Saskatchewan Ladies Curling Association and has received numerous accolades for her volunteerism. Curling brought her so much joy.

After Denis passed in 1995, Dexter moved into the Sierras of Erindale and made more dear friends. Always the volunteer, she was a founding board member of the condominium and served as chair of the board for several terms. She also took the time to travel and did numerous cruises around the world. She loved spending time with family but mostly her grandchildren. She was so proud of them.

Dexter moved to Luther Tower for the final three years of her life. The staff and residents welcomed her in, and it became home. Health issues kept Dexter in the hospital for 6 of the past 7 months. When her time came, she was ready.

The family wants to acknowledge and thank the staff on the 5th and 6th floors of St. Paul’s Hospital for the professional and compassionate care they provided to Dexter and the family and friends who supported us through this time.

Dexter was the most giving and kind person you could ever meet. Never mean. Always thoughtful. She was a fantastic wife, mother and friend. She will be deeply missed.