KLAASSEN, Madeleine Marie Gabrielle
“Lynne” (Madeleine Marie Gabrielle) Klaassen was born May 21, 1945 and passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 at Grey Nuns Hospital, Edmonton AB. Born in Montreal, the daughter of a Serviceman, lived in Halifax, Winnipeg, and Brandon, before settling as an adult in Sherwood Park, AB where she lived for the majority of forty years.
Lynne was predeceased by her parents, Russell Edwardson and Madeleine Whalley; and brother Bobby Edwardson. She is survived by her loving partner Deane Malloy; her daughters Colleen Klaassen, Karen (Todd) Hadley, Diana Klaassen; grandchildren, Aaron, Jamie, Brandon, Samuel, Max, Zac; and great-grandchildren Tori and Hunter. Lynne is also survived by her siblings Diane (Philip) Craig, Barbara (Steve) Paras, June (Vern) Klaassen, Louise (Ken) Jones, and James (Linda) Edwardson, as well as many special nieces and nephews.
While raising three small children, Lynne put herself through school and had a short career with the Provincial Government. She went on to open her beloved “Village Pizza” restaurant, where anyone who visited were treated as family. Lynne was a fervent sports buff, and enjoyed cheering on her favorites in curling, figure skating, and hockey – and was a long-time supporter of the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Team.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative).
Lynne – you were like a sister and a friend, for that I am forever grateful. Col, Kar and Di please know how much your mom meant to me and I know how much you will miss her.
Love Auntie Erin and Ted
With love and sorrow in my heavy heart I must return you to our creator in heaven and earth, I know you are at peace with mum, dad and Bobby and will always be missed by all your sibling and will forever be in all our hearts . We will all love and miss you from now to eternity. Rest in peace “LYNNIE”.
I have so many good memories over the years. Lynne will always have a place in my heart she will be missed by many. My condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy to you girls and your families. May she RIP..
I didn’t realize that was her full name. To me she was auntie Lynne.I spent very little time with her but the moments I did stuck with me.She had a warm embrace that would melt you and smile that made you feel safe. I’ll always feel like a small child when I think of her. She well be truly missed and carried forward in all our hearts.
We take life for granted, I always thought you would be here for eternity, now you have gone to live in the house of your Lord with Dad Mom and Bobby. YOU will be missed by all of us who knew and love you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. I love you so much. Til we meet again my sister xoxo..
Our deepest condolences!!!!
To my sweet sister in law ( Lynnie ) you will be terribly missed by me and all your family members. Rest in peace you will be with us all forever.