Lynne Baisley, Oct. 22, 1944 - Feb. 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved mother and grandma, Lynne Baisley, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the University of Alberta Hospital on Friday February 26, 2021, at the age of 76 years.

Lynne will be lovingly remembered by her sons John and Scott and their families; Dawn, Trina, Amanda, Jordan, Kaitlyn, and Paige; her sister Lizanne and brother-in-law Patrick and their children Kathy, James, Deanna, Maggie, and their families; her cherished partner Stan and his family, Doug and Colleen. Lynne was predeceased by her loving husband Doug and their son Michael.

Mary Lynne was born to Elizabeth (Simonson) and James McKenna on October 22, 1944 at Saint Joseph’s hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. She grew up on different RCAF Stations from Ontario to Alberta, and back East again. Her elementary schooling took place on bases in Ontario. She spent her high school years at Marymount overlooking the falls in Niagara, and finished with Saint Joseph’s Convent in North Bay, Ontario. Lynne went on to complete her Nursing at Saint Joseph’s in Kitchener, Ontario. Doug Baisley was stationed in Penhold, Alberta and on his days off would drive his motorcycle nonstop from Alberta to Ontario to see her. They were engaged in Kitchener, married there, and honeymooned in Niagara Falls. Lynne and Doug had three sons and continued to live in various RCAF Stations until Doug’s retirement where they settled into Oyen, Alberta. In Oyen, Lynne was proudly promoted to Director of Health for Palliser Health Authority and continued nursing until her retirement. Upon retiring she moved to Lethbridge to be near Lizanne and Pat, where they enjoyed life on the golf course and walking along the river paths with their pups Darbie and Lola.

Lynne volunteered her time at the Lethbridge Humane Society for many years. She attended church and volunteered anytime a family was in need. She was the most giving woman; always volunteering her time and donations to local charity groups, families in need, and numerous animal organizations around the world.

Her family will be holding a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we know Lynne would love for you to consider donating to the Lethbridge Humane Society or another worthy cause.

We would like to thank the nurses at the University of Alberta Hospital who cared for Lynne with kindness and compassion during her time there.