MRS. CONTANT WAS MY GRADE 9 TEACHER AT KLCVI FOR HOME MAK. I GOT THE CHANCE TO SPEAK TO HER AT TECK PIONEER DURING THE ACTIVITIES UPSTAIRS. ONCE I STARTED UP WITH THE CONVERSATION OF WHEN I BURNT MY HANDS WHILE COOKING,SHE AUTOMATICALLY LIGHTEN UP AND THE PAST JUST CAME BACK TO HER INSTANTLY. I AM SO FORTUNATE TO KNOW SHE WAS LIVING AT TECK PIONEER. WHILE VISITING ANOTHER FRIEND THERE. SHE WAS A GRAND LADY IN MY EYES THAT DAY. I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH AS SHE WAS THE KINDEST PERSON EVER TO KNOW.

I was sad to learn of Althea’s passing. She was my guide leader and was very much liked and respected. Know she will be missed.

R.I.P. Althea. You will always be respected and admired for your love, strength and determination. Our condolences to your family and friends who are left behind to share stories of your life and love.

To the Contant families, My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a very special lady and way ahead of her time in so many ways. Her devotion to family, community, education and certainly her faith were inspiring. I remember her visits to my parents’ store and the interesting conversations that always followed. Dolores Bruckner Lynch

My sincere condolences to your family on the loss of a very special lady. I was one of Althea’s girl guides in the mid 50’s at Holy Name. I recall her opening her home on several weekends to some of us guides working on getting our badges …. she was a gracious and caring lady and has always held a special place in my heart. What a wonderful role model she was. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Dear Diane, Sue, Gil, Raymond, Patrick, Larry and Families, Elaine and I send our heartfelt condolences to all of you on the passing of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Althea was a very well loved friend of the Hamden Family for many, many years, as a nurse to our Mom in the early 50’s and as a colleague at K.L.C.V.I. She will be remembered always as the wonderful matriarch of your family and a friend and colleague to so many of us who lived and worked in Kirkland Lake and area. We know you will find comfort in the many memories of a life so fully lived. Love, Gord and Elaine Hamden

Dear Contant Family, Our family extends our sincere sympathy in your great loss. Our Moms went back far in their lives and then went on to raise large families. Great Mom…Great Kids! My mom wanted me to write how Althea was everywhere in the community at some level….a real Wonder Woman! She changed so many lives for the better and her memory will live on in all the lives she touched. BIG HUGS to all of you! She will truly be missed. Sincerely, The D’Andrea Family

I would like to extend my condolences to your family. Although throughout the years they weren’t able to always be together, the friendship my mother, Evelyn Fortin and Althea Contant shared was long and deep. My memories of these two friends brings warmth to my heart as I remember the countless stories they shared, the wonderful memories they created. Mrs. Contant will be sorely missed and please know she lives on in our fondest shared memories. Many hugs and much love to your family.

Althea brought Joy and Love into my mother Evelyn’s life and she was a dear friend through good and tough times. I am very sad to hear of her passing and send my warmfelt condolences to you and your family, she will be missed by all who knew her.

RIP aunt Althea to my cousins: We are saddened by the news of your mother’s passing.

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Contant’s passing. I remember all of the family from my days growing up in Chaput Hughes. I recall Mrs. Contant being involved in the community and always busy. I recently spoke with her at TPR while visiting my mom. She was a very sweet lady! Thinking of all of you and sending my condolences.

From the Melong family, it is a message of thanks to this courageous woman, who paved the way for many of us that followed. So sorry for the sadness now, but to those left behind missing her, please let your hearts glow with pride.

My sincere condolences to the Contant family in the loss of a very special lady. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.

My deepest condolences to the entire family whom she treasured dearly!

She was a wonderful person who taught me so much . As a teacher one on one she asked me to her classroom and mentored me I will never forget that living angel . So patient so helpful so kind . Rest in peace my beautiful friend I will forever remember all you did .

My deepest condolences to all the family. Althea’s great spirit and zest for life was a real inspiration to me as well as many others.

Thinking of you Thea Sue and your family at this time of loss and reflection! Trusting your love and cherished memories will help you through this difficult time. Much love from Ike and KaCi. XO

My deepest sorrow for your loss. Your mom was a great lady. A lady of prestige, strength, friendliness, understanding, accepting and truly a role model in many of our lives. She will never be forgotten, may her memories stay fond to our hearts and bring smiles to our soul.

To the family of Althea Contant……. Althea was a very thoughtful compassionate person. I (Sid) met her in the early 1950’s. She came to our home often, just down the street in Chaput-Hughes to nurse my dying mother. She was both a personal friend and a creative force in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sid and Myrta Hamden

My deepest sympathy, I had the privilege of working with Althea as a teacher and as a cross-country skier . She was an untiring worker on our Culver Park Cross-country Ski Committee . I could not have got it going without her. What a great role model for all who came in contact with her . Our community and our world needs more women of character and stamina like she was. I will never forget this very special lady. What a Gem ! Thank God our paths crossed. Pierre Desjardins

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mom. My Mom thought so much of her as they were very close throughout their lives. I will keep you in my prayers. Take care.

So sorry to hear of Altheas passing,she was a very remarkable person,her strength and commitment to everything she attempted was impressive,she lived her life with no regrets, a difficult time for those she has left,memories will give you peace,R.I.P. dear lady.

So sorry to hear about Althea. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She had so much patience with her students. My heart goes out to her family. I learned a great deal from her. Bernice Makepeace

Sending condolences from the Lee family out west. We loved Aunt Althea very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Regards: The Alex Lee family.

My sincerest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you at that this very sad time. I hope all the wonderful memories you have made over the years will help ease the pain of the loss of this wonderful woman. I met Althea when I was ten years old and became a member of her Girl Guide Company at the Holy Name Church. We never really lost contact from that day on. Six years after we met I became her first Gold Cord Girl Guide and I know she worked as hard as I did to achieve this honour. Her strengths and skills made her a great leader and teacher. I learned so much from her – sometimes the hard way because she didn’t let us away anything. I left Kirkland Lake thirty-five years ago and every time I returned I tried to find her – sometimes I did and sometimes I didn’t. One of the times I missed her she was out driving some of the “old folks” to appointments – I always laugh when I think of that day because as I remember it, she was the oldest one in the car. I am sure all of us who knew her could share many stories. I will truly miss her annual Xmas letter – she was always so proud of her children and whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion (Upton) Telfer London, Ontario

Gil and family. I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your mom. Although I did not know her personally, I can say from what I have heard and read from others comments, she was an amazing woman. I know you will cherish those happy moments spent with her. (((Hugs)))

Sincere condolences to the Contant family, Althea was a dedicated mother, volunteer with Community Living and an amazing women! RIP

We are so sorry to learn of Althea’s passing. She was such a vibrant and active woman. I have good memories of her dancing at family reunions. Our extended family is diminished with her passing. Eileen Armstrong Fisher (daughter of Althea’s cousin Arnold of Englehart) and family

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Contant’s passing….she was a lady full of wisdom! Thoughts and prayers with you all….she is with Mr.Contant now…reunited once again. xo

My deepest symhaties to all constant family my thought and prayer are with you

Sending our deepest sympathy to the Contant Family….Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Doreen Lafrance and Family

So sorry to hear about your loss. Although I never met her, the stories I have heard have involved laughing and lots of love. Cherish those memories and keep her in your thoughts.

My condolence to you and your family. She was the best teacher l ever had she will be surely missed

My condolences to Contant family . So sorry for your loss.

Our condolence to the Contant family. Your mom was a well known person in this community who gave freely of her time and we all know she will be missed. Hoping her children will find peace in remembering the good times. RIP Althea. Gloria and Willie Semple

Please accept our sincere condolences intge loss of your mom. Dave and Pauline Montigny

My condolences to all the Contant Family. I was a member of the Holy Name Girl Guides and Mrs. Contant was our Leader. That was many many years ago but she was always so helpful and I learned a lot. There were so many of us I don’t know how she kept control of us but she certainly . did. It took me forever, it seemed, to learn how to learn how to tie all the knots but with her patience I finally figured it out. She was a patient angel.

To Althea’s children and their families, my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time in your lives. Rest in Peace, Althea.

So sorry to all the Contant family on the loss of a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She is home now.

To Raymond, all family members and friends: Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of such a wonderful person. I knew her for many years and saw her often as of late at the T.P.R. Althea was always a loving and caring person with lots of that “spunk”, which was attached to her great human values and morals. Her whole life was spent serving others, wanting no recognition for herself. Her Catholic faith was strong and unwavering. Please allow your sorrow to turn into tears of Joy, and celebrate her life of past and of future as she has gone home to be with our God. She would want this of you. Thank you Althea, for the privilege of having known you and all you have given and shared with me. Eternal Rest grant unto Althea, Oh Lord, and may Your Perpetual Light shine upon her. God bless.

Suzanne and family, our thoughts are with you as you cherish the memories and celebrate a life well lived – Althea Josephine Contant. Nancy and Bob Rogers

So sorry for your loss…Condolences to the whole family..sending prayers and hugs

Diane sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts are with you & your family at this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to the Contant family many wonderful memories of the days in Chaput Hughes may she rest in peace Ed Helena Felicia Megan and Julia Drummond

Dear Diane and family: I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I enjoyed listening to your Mother’s wisdom when she spoke, a truly “solid person”. You will have some beautiful memories to hold dear to heart. Mary Skjonsby

My condolence to Althea’s family. She was such a caring person to all the staff and residents at ARC Industries and gave of herself in fund raising for the new building. She will be missed.

My sincere condolence to all the family. Reflection has reminded me of a strong, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Mother – in -law, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Leader, Teacher, Healer, Spirit guide, and more. Althea shared knowledge and tradition that impacted my life and in return I have shared those same traditions with Adam and Stacey. An indication she will live on in each one she has loved and touched. May your memories help you all through this time and may she rest in peace. Diane

Pat & Fran, my heart and prayers are with you, as always. Sending lots of love your way… We love you!!!!

One of my fondest memories of Aunt Althea is when she and Suzanne came to Edmonton to visit and Shop!! We had a wonderful time with her you both. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Aunt Althea’s family – she will be missed.

Sorry for your loss and my condolences to all of you.

I am so sorry to hear about this sad and profound loss of this wonderful lady. Please accept my most heartfelt condolescences.

So sorry for your loss at this very difficult time. I will truly miss her when I visit at TPR. May she rest in peace Linda Belanger

My condolences to all the family. Althea was a remarkable lady and great neighbor. I had a visit with her at our Holy Name tea and she seemed so well! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Joan Butt

I am so sad for sudden loss, I will miss our long talks. My thoughts are with all of you.

Thinking of Family and Friends at this sad time….Mrs. contant, now an Angel with your new wings, and you will be celebrating Christmas in Heaven…Great memories we have when we lived a few doors from you in Chaput Hughes…R.I.P…..Yvon, Rollande Trudel Paris…Marathon Ontario…

So sorry for your loss. Many wonderful memories. Althea will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Althea. She was a wonderful, inspirational woman who had an extremely positive influence on my life. With her help, myself and several of my friends became “Gold Cord” girl guides, for which we will always be thankful. She always had good common sense advice, and the love she showed everyone was amazing. Her love of family and community always shone through. I am sending angels of love to help the family through this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. Have fond memories from my childhood hanging out at the Contant house.

So sorry for your loss

Our condolences on the death of a wonderful, feisty, unforgettable woman. Although we hadn’t seen her in several years we thought about her often with much love and affection. Thought she would be stubborn enough to live into her 100’s Rest in peace Aunt Althea. With lots of love to her family. Unfortunately due to commitments we cannot make it to the service but we will be thinking of all of you at this sad time. With love and affection Sharron and Bill Studd

I am so sad to hear of your loss. Your Mom was such a special lady. I have many good memories of her. She was always there for me when my girls were babies to give advice and tips. I always knew that she would lead me in the right direction and tell it like it was, no beating around the bush with her. I hope that you get some peace in the many happy memories she has left you with.

Larry and families so sorry for your loss ,thinking of you all at this time. she was a great lady, stay strong for everyone Larry. Rob and Nancy