Denise Whetstone [née LaFreniére] December 4, 1941 to July 11, 2017 The family of Denise Whetstone are saddened to announce the passing of Denise Whetstone on July 11, 2017 at her home in Saskatoon. Her husband Arthur, son Jim Bergstrom, daughter Susan Bergstrom and sister MJ LaFreniére were privileged to be with her on her journey to the join the angels, who she always had watching over us to keep us safe when we travelled. Denise grew up in North Battleford, but was born and spent her first years in Sherbrooke Quebec. She is predeceased by her father Bill and mother Grace LaFreniére and survived by her husband Arthur, son Jim, daughter Susan, sister MJ, brother Bill and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Denise was a caring and supportive mother, wife and friend. She was always ready to assist family and friends, and also had a great concern for animals and their care. She enjoyed spending time at the cottage, and loved having family and friends around. In her retirement, she knitted and crocheted all sorts of items which she gave to family and friends; and took a special pleasure in knitting shawls which she donated to the Saskatoon Cancer Center to give to patients. Art, Jim and Susan express their deep appreciation to the staff on the 5B surgical unit at St. Paul’s Hospital who provided exceptional care to Denise following her surgery; and they extend a huge thank you to the doctors and nurses on the Palliative Care Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, who provided Denise and her family with unbelievable compassion, care and understanding as Denise struggled to manage the symptoms of her cancer. Finally, no words can express our family’s gratitude to the Community Palliative Home Care nurses who made it possible for Denise to receive the care she needed to keep her comfortable and be at home, where she most desired to be. In accordance with Denise’s wishes there will be no funeral. Memorial donations may be made to the Saskatoon Palliative Home Care through the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.
