Obituary of Denise Irene Imeson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother Denise Irene Imeson (nee Nadal), who passed away on July 19^th, 2026 in the comfort of family and care givers at the Provost Long Term Care Centre at the age of 95 years.

Denise was born in the Provost Alberta hospital on January 23^rd, 1931 to loving French parents Jean and Leonie Nadal.  Denise, was the youngest of three daughters: Jean, Yvette & Denise.  While the other immediate family members immigrated to Canada in 1927, Denise was the only family member born in Canada. In the early years, the family earned a living homesteading in the Eye Hill District living close to other French speaking families.  Denise’s early childhood memories were of her hard working parents doing their best to carve out a new life on the prairies during very difficult times.  Frequently she would find herself under the care and supervision of her older sisters.  She remembers her family tending to livestock, gardening, canning and working the land.  Denise recalls gathering with other families in the area to share in old country traditions and to create new Canadian traditions.  This became a highlight during her childhood especially during the holiday seasons.

Denise’s schooling was comprised of a number of small country schools over the years. She attended Gascony School for grades 1 & 2, Basin Lake School for grades 3, 4 & 5, Eye Hill School for grades 6 & 7, Rosenheim School for grade 8 and Provost School for grades 9, 10 & 11.  After completing grade 11, Denise was asked to work occasional summer shifts at the telephone office for A.G.T in Provost.  Later that year, she began working a full time position where she remained for the next 25 years.

In the summer of 1946, Denise met a striking young fellow, Mac Edwin Imeson who had just returned back to Canada from the WWII campaign in Europe.  Over the next 4 years, Mac and Denise courted and on April 17, 1951 married in the United Church in Provost. On January 22^nd, 1955 their daughter Maxine was born and December 8^th, 1958 their son Darrel was born.

On October 15^th, 1957 Mac & Denise purchased their first home in Provost together.  That new home became their forever home where they raised their family.  Little did they know it at that time but that home would become Grand Central Station for the entire family seeing many grandchildren and great grandchildren walk through its doors.

Denise was dedicated to family, friends and the community. A dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  Her door was always open to whoever wanted to share in a home cooked meal, accommodation or just a cup of coffee, sweet treat and a conversation: qualities she came by honestly from her mother. Denise was an active member of the Legion Auxiliary.  She received a Lifetime Volunteer Award for her time and dedication to the Meals on Wheels program. Denise could be spotted in local arenas and ball diamonds cheering on numerous generations of athletes in the family.  She enjoyed golf and fishing trips with friends and family.  She was an active participant in the Provost Bowling League and loved playing Cribbage and Bridge.

Denise was never one to shy away from the opportunity to travel and experienced many new adventures away from the Provost area. She travelled extensively throughout Canada, the US & Europe with friends and family.

Denise’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Provost Health Centre in the Long Term Care for the compassionate and nurturing care Denise received over the years.  A special thank you to Doctor Erasmus for the friendship, dedication and dignity shown towards Denise and family throughout the years and during her time in palliative care.

Denise will be forever cherished and lovingly remembered by her daughter Maxine Mailer (Karle) Grandson Lee Mailer (Simmi) Great Grandsons Isaac Mailer (Carsyn) & Janik Mailer, Grandson Craig Mailer (Tracie) Great Grandsons Bailey Mailer & Jesse Mailer (Sapphire) Grandson Blair Mailer (Shannon) Great Grandson Vaughn Mailer, Granddaughter Lyndsey Mailer (Ryan) Great Granddaughter Alexis Schultz & Great Grandson Cody Schultz.  Son Darrel Imeson (Cindy).  Grandson Dustin Imeson (Nikki), Great Granddaughters Whitley Imeson & Sydney Imeson, Grandson Kevin Imeson (Ashley), Great Grandsons Aiden Imeson (Tanika) & Easton Imeson, Granddaughter Carla Campbell (Josh),  Great Grandson Mac Campbell, Great Grand Daughters Malina Campbell & Braila Campbell.

Denise was predeceased by her husband Mac, parents Jean and Leonie Nadal, Sisters Jean Worobo and Yvette Kisslinger as well as a number of beloved brother’s in law, sisters in law and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a funeral for Denise on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Lutheran Church in Provost, Alberta with Pastor Paul McCormick officiating. Interment to follow at the Provost Cemetery.

Gregory’s Funeral Home Inc.

www.gregorysfuneralhomes.com